Welcome to Careers and Employability at the University of Chester

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 29 September.

I am based in Careers and Employability on the Parkgate Road 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 of how we can help you:

UniJob (jobs on campus): closing date Monday 19th Oct 2015

Interested in part-time work on campus?

·        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 -

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

Finding other 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 513066 (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!

NationalLaw LIVE event for aspiring solicitors Friday 4 December in Manchester

NationalLawLIVE is a one-day student careers conference for those considering a career at a large, national law firm.

It will take place in the conference centre at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Manchester on Friday 4 December 2015.

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.
The event offers;

• 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;
• networking opportunities with those same recruiters and lawyers, and fellow delegates; and
• participation in interactive firm-led workshops, which drill down into what it’s like to work in a particular practice area within a national firm.

Places are limited so don't delay in applying at http://www.nationallawlive.com/

Please note there is a charge of £24 to be paid if you are successful in gaining a place.

University of Law to offer Employment Promise to students starting the LPC in September 2015

Announced today, the University of Law is offering to reimburse half  the tuition fees of the LPC if students have failed to get a job in commerce or legal fields within nine months of graduating from the course.  This offer applies to full and part-time students starting the LPC at the University of Law in September 2015.

This promise is subject to further conditions set out on ULaw's website
www.law.ac.uk/postgraduate/employment-law-promise/

BPP Liaison Officer Vacancy - closing date Tuesday 11 August 2015

I have just received this vacancy from BPP Law School.  This is a great opportunity for a current Law student.

BPP Law School is currently recruiting for a proactive and enthusiastic BPP Liaison Officer based at the University of Chester for academic year 2015/16.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a current Law or Non Law student who is a member of the University of Chester Student Law Society to professionally represent our leading Law School at their university. Working in collaboration with BPP’s Education Liaison team, the BPP Liaison Officer will diligently promote and generate attendance at a variety of our legal events and workshops aimed at inspiring and educating future Solicitors and Barristers.

 

The successful candidate will be entitled to a £2,000 scholarship for any programme delivered by BPP Law School, have access to BPP’s specialist careers service and be allocated a professional Law School mentor.  

 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th August, with telephone interviews to take place on Tuesday 18^th August. Please see below for full role details, benefits and responsibilities.

 

 

 

Duties will include but are not limited to:

 

• Distribution of BPP Law School material (e.g. prospectus, promotional material)
• Managing a Facebook group for all University of Chester students considering studying at BPP Law School
• Raising awareness and ensuring a high attendance of BPP Law School’s presentations and workshops taking place at the University
• Promoting BPP Law School’s Open Evenings, off-campus events and webinars across the student community
• Keeping BPP Law School up to date with any relevant information affecting students at the University of Chester
• Liaising with relevant University departments and the student law society to co-ordinate any BPP presentations/workshops
• Being the first point of contact within the University student law society for any queries relating to BPP Law School
• To be a highly visible BPP presence, with a creative approach and the primary point of contact between University of Chester and BPP Law School

 

Requirements

The successful applicant must have the following essential qualities/qualifications:

 

• Excellent presentation/communication skills at all levels
• Understanding of BPP’s law programmes
• Initiative, enthusiasm, sense of humour and drive
• Good organisation skills and the ability to deliver effective feedback
• Desire to make a difference and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good IT skills and familiarity with social media, especially Facebook
• The ability to commit a minimum of two hours a week to promoting BPP Law School’s products and services
• Strongly involved in the student community

 

Benefits

The successful candidate will be entitled to a scholarship worth up to £2,000 for any programme delivered by BPP Law School*. Additionally, the candidate will be entitled to:

 

§  A guaranteed place on BPP Law School’s LPC*

§  Access to a BPP Law School mentor; a qualified solicitor or barrister, who can provide careers coaching and advice. Where possible we will allocate you a mentor from your preferred area of legal practice

§  A full reference from BPP Law School

§  An excellent set of skills to help stand out on applications and your CV

§  Access to BPP’s specialist careers service

 

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a cover Letter (one A4 page) to educationliaison@bpp.com.

 

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 11/08/2015, with telephone interviews to take place Tuesday 18/08/2015.

 

 

 

 

Information for Law School Graduates of 2015

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 2015 - 7th, 8th and 9th

Ø    October 2015 - 19th, 20th and 21st

Ø    November/December 2015 - 30th, 1st and 2nd

Deadline extended on Lincoln's Inn Prizes available to current Second year students

Lincoln's Inn announces new prizes designed to widen access to the Bar.

Up to five prizes, each of £1000 and free student membership of Lincoln's Inn, will be awarded at the end of the summer to students wanting to network with barristers in their last year of University.

To be eligible you must

• Be studying law at a non-Russell Group university such as the University of Chester
• Be about to start the final year of your studies for a qualifying law degree
• Not be a member of another Inn of Court and be able to join Lincoln's Inn
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding examination and assessment results.

Is this you? Your entry will depend on support of your University, identifying you as a high flier. Talk to your tutor about it and write to Lincoln's Inn telling them why you want one of these prizes. Give a copy of your letter to your tutor, and you will need to tell Lincoln's Inn who that is, so that they can get in touch with him or her.

Entries must be addressed to Education Department, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, Treasury Office, London WC2A 3TL and received by 17 July 2015.

Are you a second year student interested in a career at the Bar?

Lincoln's Inn announces new prizes designed to widen access to the Bar.

Up to five prizes, each of £1000 and free student membership of Lincoln's Inn, will be awarded at the end of the summer to students wanting to network with barristers in their last year of University.

To be eligible you must

• Be studying law at a non-Russell Group university such as the University of Chester
• Be about to start the final year of your studies for a qualifying law degree
• Not be a member of another Inn of Court and be able to join Lincoln's Inn
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding examination and assessment results.

Is this you? Your entry will depend on support of your University, identifying you as a high flier. Talk to your tutor about it and write to Lincoln's Inn telling them why you want one of these prizes. Give a copy of your letter to your tutor, and you will need to tell Lincoln's Inn who that it, so that they can get in touch with him or her.

Entries must be addressed to Education Department, The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, Treasury Office, London WC2A 3TL and received by 4 July 2015.