Deadline for NationalLawLive extended to Sunday 5 November 2017

NationalLawLive - Manchester, Friday 1 December 2017

Please see below - deadline for applications extended to Sunday 5 November 2017.

Are you considering a career at a large, national Law firm?  If so, this one day careers conference in Manchester on 1 December 2017, could be for you.  

Please see below for more details from the organiser, Lawcareers.net

NationalLawLIVE offers delegates an immersive, full-day event looking at the economics of national firms, what they do, how a career might progress and the life of lawyers working in this sort of business. It is timed to maximise the benefit to students intending to apply for 2018 vacation schemes.

The event includes:

• advice on crafting excellent applications, shining at interview and forging a successful career;
• exposure to, and insight from, some of the UK’s most experienced recruiters and lawyers; and
• networking opportunities with those same recruiters and lawyers, and fellow delegates, including during interactive firm-led workshops, which drill down into what it’s like to work in a particular practice area within a national firm.

Why should you attend?

If you want to learn more about life as a lawyer in a national firm, from the people who are already living it and those who hire them, and you have the experience and grades to back up your enthusiasm, then NationalLawLIVE is the perfect event for you.

Who will be there?

Graduate recruiters, trainees, associates and partners from some of the UK’s most prestigious firms. You will have a chance to hear their opinions and advice, speak to them directly at the numerous networking opportunities and impress them personally during the workshops.

How do you apply?

The application form is available here. The closing date for applications is 5 November 2017 but applications will be looked at on a rolling basis so apply sooner!  

If you are successful in gaining a place you will have to pay the delegate fee of £24. 

Make sure that you give your application the due care and attention required; we are looking for many of the same things that law firms are, so consider this good practice!

Think you’ve got what it takes? We look forward to receiving your application and wish you luck in your bid to be one of the hand-picked delegates at this unique careers event.

New resource for students - The Lawyer Portal

Want access to an amazing, brand new, FREE service to help you in your legal career? 

Check out The Lawyer Portal - officially partnered with The Bar Council and CILEX! 

Free guides written by lawyers and top law firms like Freshfields covering training contracts, pupillage, vacation schemes and mini-pupillage. Plus deadline calendars and direct links to application forms - 

 The Lawyer Portal

Find out more about being a TLP Ambassador for the University of Chester here

Future Legal Mind Award 2018 Offers £5,000 Top Prize

The 4th Future Legal Mind Award is now open for entries, offering UK law undergraduates the chance to win £5,000 and a valuable work placement.

The award, sponsored by National Accident Helpline, offers the country’s brightest legal minds a head start in the highly competitive legal industry.

Last year’s Future Legal Mind Award winner, Hana Kapadia, said: "Winning the competition will undoubtedly provide a huge boost to my CV, and is a huge aid financially, giving me a sense of security towards funding my studies.

I would definitely recommend entering the Future Legal Mind Award 2018.”

Entrants are required to submit an original essay on a specific subject relevant to today’s legal profession.

This year's Future Legal Mind essay question is:

“The personal injury legal sector is frequently attacked by government, insurers and media as ambulance-chasing lawyers seeking to promote a compensation culture.  What can organisations in the personal injury legal sector do differently in order to dispel the misconceptions and bring integrity back to claiming compensation?”

Essays must be a maximum of 1,300 words, excluding footnotes and a 100-word summary and need to be submitted by January 14^th, 2018.

Other previous winners and shortlisted candidates also say the award has enhanced their career prospects and has been great thing to have on their CVs, including 2016 winner Tom Phillips, who said:

"I have no doubt that winning the competition has provided a significant boost to my CV and will ultimately help me to obtain pupillage. I would encourage all law students to enter the Future Legal Mind Award - it is a unique and valuable opportunity."

Simon Trott, Managing Director of National Accident Helpline and chair of judges for Future Legal Mind Award 2018, said: “At National Accident Helpline, we set standards for our solicitors, and we believe that it is crucial to attract the very best people to the legal sector.

“With that in mind, in 2014 we introduced the annual Future Legal Mind Essay Award, to bring recognition to young legal talent who share our passion for giving customers the best service.

“Our winner is awarded with a financial contribution towards their studies and work experience at one of our high quality legal firms.

“It's been heartening to see the positive impact the last three years’ awards has had on our winners, and we are excited to be offering this chance to a new group of students for Future Legal Mind Award 2018.”

You can read more about the award, and enter your essay, at: www.national-accident-helpline.co.uk/future-legal-mind

Step into Law Part 1 Presentation by the University of Law 25 October 2017

The University of Law will be on the Parkgate Road campus to present Step into Law Part 1 on Wednesday 25 October 2017.  This is your opportunity to find out more about the LPC and the legal market in general.

When?: 1.30 – 4.00pm on Wednesday 25 October 2017

Where?: Westminster 019

Step into Law is designed to provide you with an insight into the recruitment process for vacation scheme and training contract opportunities. The session is PERFECT preparation for those who want to become  a solicitor, giving valuable insight into the legal market, what you can expect with future assessments and tips on how to improve your employability prospects.

The event includes:
-latest developments in the legal market, pathways to qualification and an overview of the type of legal employers.

-how to apply for the LPC

If you are interested in the event please register your interest through the link below:

http://study.law.ac.uk/StepintoLawPart1

Don’t delay in booking your place as this event is likely to be very popular!