Chester Law firm presentation Wednesday 26 October at 1.30pm

SO, YOU’RE GETTING A LAW DEGREE ….

Your opportunity to get a valuable insight into getting the right career in Law.

Businessman and Law Firm Founder Mike Simpson together with Ruth Heap, Partner at Chester-based Law Firm, Hillyer McKeown, will give you a valuable 30 minute insight into the changing world of law and a surprising area of law that is set to be the big growth area of the next decade…! 

It will also give you an additional insight into how to get ahead for the all-important interviews!

Wednesday 26 October at 1.30pm in Binks CBK013

Please sign up to attend on CareerHub

Hope to see you there!

Bar Scholarships deadline is fast approaching (Friday 4 November 2016)

If you are considering the BPTC for September 2017 you can apply now for a Scholarship from one of the Inns of Court to help with the cost of the course.  Here's a few things you need to know:

• The four Inns of Court are:

        Lincoln's Inn
        Inner Temple
        Middle Temple
        Gray's Inn









The criteria they use for selection are:

• Intellectual qualities (ability to analyse complex information and identify essentials, judgement, perceptiveness, good memory - academic achievement generally being good evidence on all counts)
• Motivation (very high level of drive and determination, commitment to appropriate aspects of work at the Bar)
• Relationships (ability to get on with a wide range of people, diplomacy, ability to sustain relationships)
• Character (calmness under fire, ability to work hard for long hours and against deadlines, sound personal values and integrity)
• Impact (articulacy, persuasiveness, confidence, ability to suit conduct to the occasion)

• All the Inns have huge sums of money to give to aspiring barristers in the form of Scholarships
• You can only apply to one Inn.
• You do not have to join an Inn before you apply, but if you are successful in gaining a Scholarship you would then have to join that Inn.
• Inner and Middle Temple interview all candidates who apply to them for a Scholarship.
• Lincoln's Inn and Gray's Inn preselect on application before interview.
• The closing date for Scholarship applications is Friday 4 November - check the time of day on each Inn's website. They are different.
• Make sure you have read and understood the reference requirements.  They differ for each Inn, too!
• Remember, the Inns award Scholarships based on merit but it is in your interests to provide your financial information, too.

I am happy to help you with your application.

Springboard into Law at the University of Chester 19 October - sign up now

Want to kick start your legal career?

The University of Law, based in Christleton near Chester, is coming to the University of Chester to present:


‘Springboard into Law’ 





This event is tailored to offer practical insight into how to get started with vacation scheme and training contract applications:

• Insight looking at the current market
• Tips on how to shape your application strategy
• How to research law firms and match your skills to what employers are looking for
• How to apply for the Legal Practice Course

University of Chester

Wednesday 19th October         13.30 – 15.30

Westminster CWE219/2

Book your place:
Online through CareerHub