School of Law

Careers and Advocacy Training

Date

Time

Location

Event

Weds 6 Feb

13.00-14.00

RBLT3

Clarke Willmott Essay Workshop

Joanne Atkinson and Judith Martin (Learning Support Tutor) offer help and advice with your essay competition entry.

 

Weds 13 Feb

13.00-14.00

DS1.01

Networking and CV Workshop

Tom Storey of Coffin Mew solicitors and Cheryl Keal (careers adviser) give tips and guidance on networking and help you prepare for the Law Fair.

 

Fri 15 Feb

 

 

Last day to submit draft essays to Judith Martin for feedback!

 

Tues 19 Feb

 

London

Legal London Trip

 

Weds 20 Feb

12.00-14.00

Portland

Atrium

Law Fair

A must for all students!  Come and meet legal recruiters from all branches of the profession, together with legal education providers and other graduate employers.  A great opportunity to meet legal professionals, ask questions and look at career options you may not have considered.

 

Fri 22 Feb

 

 

Clarke Willmott essay prize submission deadline.

 

Tues 26 Feb

13.00-14.00

Court Room

Bar Scholarship Application Workshop

If you are thinking of a career at the Bar, why not apply for a scholarship from one of the Inns of Court?  Matt Champ and Joanne Atkinson will help you navigate the application process.

 

Thurs 28 Feb

 

 

Lincoln’s Inn University Day and Dinner

Ticket only – register with Joanne Atkinson.

 

Tues 5 Mar

13.00-15.00

Jury Room

Bar Scholarship Mock Interviews

For those who attended the earlier workshop: a realistic mock panel interview based on those used by the Inns, and a chance to receive tips and feedback on your performance.

 

Weds 6 Mar

13.00-14.00

Jury Room

Careers Clinic

A drop-in clinic to discuss CVs, applications or any aspect of career planning, informally and one to one with a member of staff.  Open to all.

 

Tues 12 Mar

 

London

Inner Temple Dinner for Universities

All tickets have already been allocated.

 

Fri 15 Mar

17.00-19.00

Court Room

Bar Evening

For all those interested in a career at the Bar.  Come and hear speakers from all branches of the Bar, including commercial, family, criminal and in-house barristers.  Followed by a chance to meet and chat to judges and barristers informally over drinks.