Upcoming Events from the University of Law

 

Applications workshop

Wednesday 5 May, 14.30 – 15.30

With many vacation scheme applications now doubling up as applications for training contracts, the content of applications is becoming more and more important. This session will work with students to highlight their best attributes, showcase work experience and practice potential questions.

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Assessment centres and interviews

Wednesday 12 May, 14.30 – 15.30

Assessment centres and interviews can be very daunting, so this session aims to demystify the process and allow you to practice typical tasks. Practice makes perfect!

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Postgraduate Course Talks

Wednesday 19 May, 14.30 – 15.30

This talk will cover the postgraduate courses needed to qualify as a solicitor or barrister including conversion courses for non-law graduates, the BPC for those interested in becoming a barrister and an update on the new route to becoming a solicitor – SQE.

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Commercial Awareness Workshop

Wednesday 26 May, 14.30 – 15.30

This session is designed to define what commercial awareness is and how students can demonstrate it to legal graduate recruiters. We will consider how commercial awareness is specifically assessed by law firms in interviews/assessment centres, provide tips on how students can prepare and ultimately showcase their commercial acumen in these scenarios.

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Upcoming events from The University of Law

 

Virtual Convert to Law

Wednesday 10 March, 16.00 – 19.00

Our Convert to Law event is for non-law students considering a career in the field. It will provide you with an insight into career options in the legal sector, the current and future routes to qualification, the recruitment process for graduate positions and how to sell your non-law experience.

Book your place here: https://www.law.ac.uk/events/booking

 

Advocacy Series Part 2 - Bail Application Competition

Thursday 18 March, 17.00

You will have the opportunity to compete against other students and between universities in a Bail Application Competition. You will deliver submissions lasting a maximum of 5 minutes and will have the chance to receive detailed feedback on your performance. You don't need to have done a Bail Application before. This is a great opportunity for all those planning a career in law, to develop your advocacy ability and build your experience. Winners and Runners-up will be announced on the night and they will receive certificates from The University of Law.

Sign up here: https://gck.fm/qbebd (sign up by 4pm on Thursday 11 March)

 

Advocacy Series Part 3 - Plea in Mitigation Competition

Thursday 1 April, 17.00

You will have the opportunity to compete against other students and between universities in a Plea in Mitigation Competition. You will deliver submissions lasting a maximum of 5 minutes and will have the chance to receive detailed feedback on your performance. You don't need to have done a Plea in Mitigation before. This is a great opportunity for all those planning a career in law, to develop your advocacy ability and build your experience. Winners and Runners-up will be announced on the night and they will receive certificates from the University of Law.

Sign up here: https://gck.fm/qcoom (sing up by 4pm on Thursday 25 March)

 

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The University of Law Advocacy Series - 9th February 2021...book now

Event: Advocacy Series

Date: Tuesday 9^th February 2021

Time: 17:00-19:00 Part 1 

The Advocacy Series will be divided into three parts:

• Part 1: an advocacy workshop on Bail Applications and Pleas in Mitigation (this will be hands on and practical, with participants having the opportunity to try it out themselves, for those who want). It will also include some more general advocacy training;
• Part 2: a Bail Application Competition (winner and runner up will receive a certificate - great for their legal CV);
• Part 3: a Plea in Mitigation Competition (as above) 

The exercises will be very similar to those done in Pupillage and Bar Course interviews (for example, ULaw's admission process includes a 5-minute Plea in Mitigation). These workshops are a chance to give them a go in an informal setting before having to do them 'for real'! They are essential skills for pupils and those in the first years of practice. It is highly recommended that those wishing to enter the competition attend the workshop in Part 1. This is a great opportunity for students to develop their advocacy skills prior to commencing the Bar Course, and to get a taster of what a barrister does day-to-day!

 Book your place here: https://gck.fm/bdibl

 

 

University of Law Spring Events

 See below for a range of events being offered by the University of Law this Spring.

Solicitor Series: Assessing Trainee Skills

This interactive virtual workshop will give students all the information that they need to thrive at an assessment day. This event will give students an idea of a typical ‘day in the life of a trainee’ as well as allowing them to experience interactive tasks to practice an assessment centre experience. They will also be able to ask our Trainee Solicitor Panel their questions.

 

Students can book their place at: www.law.ac.uk/events

Convert to Law This virtual event, for non-law students provides an interactive insight into career options in the legal sector. It will also cover the current and future routes to qualification, the recruitment process for graduate positions and how to sell their non-law experience. Students can book their place at: www.law.ac.uk/events

SQE Information With the SQE fast approaching, we know that your students are likely to have a lot of questions about the new route to qualification and how it affects them. To help, we’ve compiled all the key information in our SQE Hub. Alternatively, we’d be happy to deliver a virtual workshop for your students – just reply to this email if you’d like to book.

Virtual event for 2nd year law students and final year non-law student with city law firm - RPC

 

This event is aimed at students looking to discover the skills that are necessary to work in law and apply to RPC vacation schemes. Students will take part in sessions designed to reflect the application process, as well as showcasing their skills and personality. Through networking sessions with the recruitment team, trainees and partners, they will hear first-hand about what it is like to work in law within the City and the opportunities that are available to them at this leading firm. The day will also include a case study session where students will work with their peers in groups so they can practice assessment centre skills and get a taste of the kind of work they will undertake.

We are looking for a mixture of students from law and non-law backgrounds.

This event is completely free to attend, go to the TARGETjobs website and register their interest for it.

NBJLD Speed Mooting Virtual Competition 2021 - deadline date has been brought forward

Due to a hugely positive response, the window for applications has been shortened and the new deadline date is 22^nd of January 2021.