NationalLawLIVE - Apply now for this one-day student conference for aspiring lawyers Friday 2 December

NationalLawLIVE will be held on Friday 2 December 2016 in the conference centre  at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Manchester. There is a competitive application process and successful candidates will be asked to pay a delegate fee of £24. Please see below for further details to this really useful event. Choosing which firms to apply to for a training contract is not a simple process and  should involve extensive research. There are a number of major firms which operate  across large swathes of the United Kingdom (and beyond) and across a number of offices.  Their practices usually encompass a wide variety of work and attract a wide variety of clients , meaning that they are extremely attractive to recruits who seek a range of experience  in their careers. But choosing between them is easier said than done and requires  careful consideration. If you are considering becoming a lawyer – and especially if you are a law student  about to start your second year or a non-law student commencing your final year –  you need to up your game over the coming months if you are going to fulfil your potential.  Some of the questions you might want to ask yourself are: Have you got what it takes to be a top lawyer? Do you want unrivalled, in-depth access to top firms? Do you want to observe what lawyers really do? Do you want to hear the stories of successful lawyers? Do you want to know what recruiters really think? Do you want to make your CV look better to firms? Do you need a way to stand out? Are you ready to grab an opportunity to succeed? If the answer to most of the above is ‘YES!’, then the NationalLawLIVE event in December  is for you. NationalLawLIVE is a full-day, full-immersion exercise in ensuring that you are the type of  candidate who has the knowledge, connections and technique to win a training contract at a  top firm. You will meet and interact with lawyers and recruiters, hear their stories and advice,  and gain a unique insight into how the business of law really runs. Selection for the event is a competitive process, just like getting a training contract. Receiving an  invitation to attend one of our events shows that you are on the right track. Find out more and apply at www.nationallawlive.com. Here’s what some of the delegates from last year’s event had to say: "An amazing, helpful day! I would definitely recommend this event to others. The law firm  representatives were extremely helpful in answering questions and providing advice." 1st year law student "Not only was the event extremely useful for meeting firm representatives and learning  important skills, I have finally realised which path in law is right for me. I don’t think I’ve been  more excited and positive about my career in law!" GDL student Best wishes The NationalLawLIVE team

Welcome to the University of Chester on behalf of Careers and Employability

Hello

My name is Philippa Hardie and I am the specialist Law Career Consultant here at the University of Chester.

A warm welcome to the University and to Careers and Employability, in particular. Enjoy Freshers' Week!

You might wonder why you are getting this message about Careers so early in your studies but it really is important that you start thinking about your future, whether in Law or elsewhere, from Level 4 onwards.

I will be meeting all of you during the Law School Induction during Freshers' Week and hope to be able to talk to some of you at the Social Event on Tuesday 27 September. 

I am based in Careers and Employability on the Parkgate Road campus opposite the Binks Building on Tuesdays and Fridays.




Please have a look at  CareerHub where you will find further details of how we can help you.

In particular, have a look at our Resources section where you will find our new CV and Cover Letter Guide along with our Career Planning for Law Students booklet with example CV and Cover Letter handouts specifically for legal work.

I look forward to meeting you.

Philippa