Manchester Law Fair is now less than 2 weeks away

Manchester Law Fair 2014 is taking place at Manchester Central on Tuesday 18 November from 12.30 - 4.00pm.

This is one of the largest Law Fairs in the country and is open to both Law and non-law students from any university.

This fair is an excellent forum for students and graduates to have discussions with firms of solicitors about their opportunities for vacation placements and training contracts, to talk to training providers about their law courses or to find out about careers at the Bar or in other areas of Law.

Online registration for the fair is now open.

Sign up on the Law School noticeboard at 67 Liverpool Road for the free coach to take you there!

Details of the exhibitors and the link to online registration are available at:
Law Fair Exhibitors

Please see below for link to my presentation on how to prepare for the
Law Fair:

Last few days to apply for City Law Live on Friday 12 December!

Please see below message on behalf of City Law Live

Thinking about a career in a City law firm? Kick start your vacation scheme or training contract search with a full day of advice and insight from partners and recruiters at top firms.
 

The CityLawLIVE careers conference is for talented students who are considering a career in City law. The next conference will take place on 12 December 2014 to maximise the benefit to students intending to apply for 2015 vacation schemes. The conference will focus on the practical aspects of City law careers from the application stage and throughout the career path. The event will gather together some of the City’s most enthusiastic legal graduate recruitment partners and law firm managers, who will share their experience and knowledge with the next generation of City lawyers.

The event will feature:

• live and virtual networking prior to and at the event;
• crowd-sourced questions for discussion panels, both from the audience and via social media;
• student participation in law firm-led workshops.

We have already made two rounds of offers to some excellent candidates and you could be joining them. To avoid blunders and to maximise your chances of success, make sure to read the insightful tips contained in this blog from conference organiser and LC.N managing director Sinead Dineen: City Law Live

To apply, go to the application form and submit before midnight on Friday 7 November.

Important news for students applying for the BPTC

If you are thinking of applying for the BPTC for September 2014 please note the following: There will be a new website for applications www.BarSAS.com (this is not yet live as the site is undergoing final testing).

The timetable up to the issuing of first round offers is as follows:

   17th November (midday)   Applications open

   12th January 2015                   Round 1 closes

   16th March                               Round 1 offers made

Please remember that applications for scholarships from the Inns of Court close on
Friday 7 November.

 

Important dates for all Law students to note

It's that time of year when graduate recruitment for all sorts of different careers gets started and Law is no exception.  There are deadlines to be aware of for second and third year students, in particular, so I have summarised the main ones below and included what's happening in the Law School for careers events.

Firstly, if you are in your final year and are thinking of applying for the BPTC you need to know:

1. Unless you expect to achieve a 2:1 or a 1st in your final year, you are wasting your time and money in studying the BPTC.
2. The deadline for applying for a Scholarship from one of the Inns of Court is Friday 7 November 2014.  Huge sums of money are available to help with the high cost of the BPTC so don't miss out.
3. Applications for the BPTC open on 10 November and close on 12 January 2015.

Please let me know if you need help with your applications.

Secondly, dates to remember:

University of Law presentations:

Part 1 - What it takes to be a lawyer - Wednesday 22 October 1.30 - 3.30pm
Binks CBK106/1  Email me p.hardie@chester.ac.uk to book your place

Part 2 - Solicitor Insight Event - Wednesday 12 November 4.00 - 7.00pm
University of Law, Christleton  Free transport to Christleton provided

If you attend Parts 1 and 2 you get a certificate of attendance

Interested in the LPC?
The University of Law will give a presentation on the LPC and how to apply on Wednesday 26 November from 1.30 - 3.00pm in Binks CBK013
Please sign up at www.chester.ac.uk/careers/vacancies.  You will need to register first if you have not already done so.

Please remember that your Law degree does not expire.  It is valid for life!

Don't forget Manchester Law Fair on Tuesday 18 November.  Sign up for the free coach in the Law School shortly!

Welcome to the University of Chester from 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.

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 24 September.

I am based in Careers and Employability on the main campus opposite the Binks Building.

Please have a look at the Careers and Employability web pages at www.chester.ac.uk/careers where you will find further details about:

UniJob (jobs on campus): closing date 20th Oct 2014

·        Download an application form via: www.chester.ac.uk/unijob -

·        Make sure your application stands out (we receive hundreds of applications each year for a few places):

·     Attend our workshop on submitting a successful UniJob application -

         15/10/14, 12-2pm – book a place via http://www.chester.ac.uk/eyetraining/book or email unijob@chester.ac.uk
 

Finding part-time work:

·        Register for vacancy alerts via: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/vacancies

·        Email your draft CVs or applications to careers@chester.ac.uk if you’d like feedback

·        You can also call into one of our drop ins with your CV or application:

·        Ring 01244 513 066 (Chester), find out drop-in times for each week

Work Shadowing service (visits to organisations/companies to find out more about specific roles or areas of work):

·        Register online to receive monthly emails about work shadowing visits: www.chester.ac.uk/work-shadowing

Chester Difference Award (CDA) - gain points and Awards for extra-curricular activities to enhance your future employability:

·        Find out more about The CDA here: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/chester-difference-award

·        Download and complete The CDA application form here: http://www.chester.ac.uk/careers/chester-difference-award/apply

My email address is p.hardie@chester.ac.uk

I look forward to meeting you. Enjoy your studies!

Postgraduate Loan for University of Law students now open for applications

The University of Law has partnered with Metro Bank to provide a Professional Studies loan to prospective GDL, LPC and BPTC applicants. So, if you are starting a full time or part-time course at the University of Law in 2014/15 you are eligible to apply.

The loan is intended to support students in funding their course fees, as well as help with living costs. Successful applicants can take a loan to cover all or a percentage of their tuition fees, in addition to an amount toward living costs (totalling up to 20% of the full course fee). Repayments can be deferred for a maximum period of six months after finishing the course. The eligibility criteria can be found on the Metro Bank website.

Congratulations to all Law School Graduates!

Congratulations to all Law School graduates on gaining your degree!

Please see below some information which may be useful for you as graduates of the University of Chester.  Good luck to you all and keep in touch.

Kind regards

 

Philippa

Destinations Survey

 

You can help us by returning your Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey questionnaire later this year (November).  Please let us know if your contact details (including email address) have changed.

 

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Helping you after graduation

Our services are available free of charge for up to three years after graduation. If you would like to make an appointment with a Career Consultant visit us in the Careers and Employability Centre (opposite the Binks Building) at the Chester campus or the Martin Building at the Warrington campus or contact us via phone or e-mail.

T: 01244 513066 (Chester Campus)       T: 01925 534235 (Warrington campus)

E: careers@chester.ac.uk                      E: warrington.careers@chester.ac.uk

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Vacancies

Careers and Employability has an online vacancy and events system for students and graduates.  To use the system you first need to register by going to www.chester.ac.uk/careers/vacancies and then click on the “Online Vacancies Service” links.

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Graduate Head Start

 

Are you a recent University of Chester graduate not yet in a graduate job?

Are you looking for ways to make yourself more employable?

 

Then why not enhance your careers opportunities with our free Graduate Head Start (GHS) programme?

GHS is a unique and innovative three-day programme which been designed to support Chester graduates who are yet to find employment or who are not fulfilling their career ambitions.

 

What’s in it for you? 

·       Career Planning Day One - manage your career progression, analyse your skills, values and experience, learn how to complete successful applications and how to successfully prepare for interviews.

·       Career Planning Day Two - discover more about yourself, what type of learner you are and an opportunity to gain 20 credits at Masters level by completing the associated assessment.

·       Career Planning Day Three - learn about personal branding, effective networking and hear an employer’s perspective on what makes a successful graduate applicant.  Undertake a mock interview with constructive feedback being given.

·       A five-week work placement - undertake a developmental project, gain valuable experience and give your CV the competitive edge

·       Careers coaching from a Career Consultant - receive support with career planning including CVs, applications and mock interviews for specific job roles.

·       ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) - gain a nationally recognised IT qualification.

 

Programme dates:

Ø    September 2014 - 8th, 9th and 10th

Ø    October 2014 - 20th, 21st and 22nd

Ø    December 2014 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd