Practise how to perform successfully at an Assessment Centre

 

 

 

Assessment centres are now an integral part of the recruitment process for a lot of law firms, and not just the larger ones.

 

Come along and experience a group exercise for yourself at our Assessment Centre training session on Thursday 20 March 2014 from 1pm to 3pm in the Careers and Employability Seminar Room.

 

The session, which is being facilitated by me in conjunction with Baker Tilly, Chartered Accountants, will also provide you with useful general hints and tips for applications and interviews. You don’t have to be interested in Accountancy to participate!

 

Please sign up at http://chester.prospects.ac.uk/index.html If you haven’t done so already, you will need to register first.  Otherwise, you can email me directly at p.hardie@chester.ac.uk and I’ll add you to the list.

 

 

Law students visit Lincoln's Inn for talks

On Wednesday 19 February 10 Law students from the University of Chester Law School attended an Information Afternoon and Evening at Lincoln's Inn in London, accompanied by Philippa Hardie, Specialist Law Career Consultant.

There were a series of talks in the afternoon, given by practising barristers from both the employed and the self-employed bar.  These were all very informative and, as well as detailing the highlights of a career as a barrister, were also designed to tell students of the difficulties they might encounter along the way.

In the evening the students attended a formal dinner in the Great Hall, and were joined by Members of the Inn, including barristers and judges.

 





National Pupillage Fair Saturday 8 March 2014

Register now to attend the UK's largest National Pupillage Fair!

The TARGETjobs Law National Pupillage Fair takes place in March every year. It's the best opportunity for students looking for pupillage to meet representatives from chambers, course providers and other organisations essential to a successful career at the Bar.
You can:

• Talk to chambers’ pupils, tenants and members of pupillage committees and get all your answers to life at the Bar
• Talk to representatives from law schools and other course providers about all things course related
• Compare different sets and course providers to make the best career match
• Attend talks given by leading barristers about careers at the Bar – a chance to gain insights from among the best in the profession
• Find out how to finance your career at the Bar
• Pick up your must-read copy of the TARGETjobs Law Pupillages Handbook and, if you haven’t got a copy already, the leading sector-specific advice publication TARGETjobs Law.

It’s the only national pupillage fair and contains representatives from the broadest areas of practice.
Register at  http://apply.targetjobsevents.co.uk/VacancyPosting/Detail?VacancyPostingId=43

Date: 8 March 2014
Start time: 10.30 am
End time: 3.00 pm
Venue: Lincoln's Inn, London

Law Society Diversity Access Scheme now open for applications

Applications for the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme, which offers financial assistance for the Legal Practice Course, are now open.  The application form, full information about the criteria for the scheme, process and timetable can be found on the Junior Lawyers Division website.

The Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) offers assistance with Legal Practice Course (LPC) fees to exceptional individuals who face or have overcome exceptional obstacles to qualify as a solicitor. Obstacles may be of a financial, social, educational or personal nature, or might relate to a disability or chronic health condition that makes the goal of qualifying as a solicitor a particularly challenging one.

The scheme also provides successful applicants with work experience and mentoring opportunities. Information about those previously helped by the scheme, including a short video, can be found on the Diversity Access Scheme page.
Closing date is Friday 28 March 2014.

Are you a First Year Law Student?

If so, you might be interested in this.

Allen & Overy is an international Law firm with its head office in London.

A&O First is an exclusive opportunity for 1st year students to explore the career opportunities at A&O. A&O First begins with a one day insight into life at Allen & Overy and the work you will do as a trainee solicitor. Designed specifically for those who have just started university, A&O First will help you decide whether law and law at Allen & Overy could be for you. With exclusive access to the graduate recruitment team and opportunities to attend follow-up events, A&O First will give you an ideal foundation when applying for vacation schemes at the start of your second year.

Applications for A&O First will close on 28 February 2014. To apply for one of the following dates, please follow this link:

• Thursday 17 April 2014
• Thursday 12 June 2014
• Thursday 19 June 2014

http://www.aograduate.com/apply/apply-now/

Interested in an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor?

CILEX stands for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and offers an alternative route to becoming a solicitor without doing the LPC.  You gain exemptions from your Law degree to some of the CILEX exams.

Legal Executives can now become partners in Law firms and carry out the same role as a solicitor. 

Find out more about the Graduate Fast-track Diploma

The Graduate Fast-track Diploma (GFTD) is designed for those that have recently gained a qualifying law degree or GDL. It's a shorter qualification route to fulfilling your career ambitions by becoming a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer.
If you have graduated with a qualifying law degree you can take the GFTD to complete the academic part of your legal qualification. You just need to study two units from the range of Level 6 Practice subjects (one of which must relate to the subjects you studied within your law degree), and the Level 6 Client Care Skills unit to complete your academic studies.

Come and find out more -

Wednesday 5 February 2014 Binks CBK010 1.30pm to 2.30pm