UKSC Blog Essay competition

The UKSC blog covers developments in the UK Supreme Court, and it is run jointly be editors from Olswang LLP and Matrix Chambers.

How to enter the Essay competition:
Submit your answer to one of these questions:

1. What has been the most imprtant Supreme Court case to date and why?
2. Is the Supreme Court independent?

to editors@ukscblog.com by 5:00pm on Monday 27 February 2012

Find out more:
Visit http://ukscblog.com/a-uksc-blog-competition where you can see the rules.

The prizes:
First prize:  A week’s work experience at Olswang LLP in March 2012 and publication of your essay on the UKSC Blog.
Runners Up:  Selected essays will be published on the UKSC Blog.

Opportunities with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

• International Workshop
  29-30 March 2012
  Open to all students
  A chance to compare what life is like in two Freshfields offices – London and Paris
  Take part in a case study and meet partners, associates and trainees from both offices
• First-year Focus Programme
  10-11 April 2012
  Open to first year undergraduate students
  See what life is like in a commercial law firm and gain skills to prepare you for vacation scheme and training contract application forms and interviews

How to apply
Visit http://careers.freshfields.com/global-careers/en/uk/trainees/meet-us/open-days.aspx

Deadline for your application
24 February 2012

Interested in Human Rights? Volunteering for Amnesty

See the Amnesty link for details.

how to find out about law firms – shortcuts..

Dear Oracle…

How can I find out about law firms other than by looking at their websites, which I know won’t necessarily give me a particularly accurate impression?

The Oracle replies

As you have identified, when researching a law firm you need to look beyond its website, which is of course there primarily to market the business. Your first port of call should, naturally, be read the rest here…

Shortcuts! Make the most of the PCC!

This feature by The College of Law’s careers team manager Angela Smith on the LawCareers.net site should give you some pointers on the help you can get from the Placement and Careers Service (1st Floor, Bannerman) all year round.

Making the most of your law work experience

Find out how to make the most of your work experience right here

Get the inside track on firms and chambers!

http://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/

This site contains information you’ll need as you embark upon a future in the law, and covers the work and applications for training as both a solicitor and barrister.

Bird & Bird in house presentation evening

Bird & Bird Offices (15 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1JP): 19 January 2012
Apply online at www.twobirds.com/English/Careers/GraduateRecruitment/Pages/Where_to_meet_us.aspx

This is your chance to find out more about a career with Bird & Bird, in advance of their summer placement scheme deadline. You will be able to hear talks from their partners and current trainees, and network during informal drinks.

Lex 100 now on Facebook

There is now a dedicated Lex 100 Facebook page, which features various discussions about the search for a training contract.

 

OPEN 2012

OPEN  2012
Friday 3 February 2012
11:00am-5:00pm
Central London
Open to students and graduates with disabilities and long-term health conditions from all degree disciplines

An interactive event which is designed to provide an insight into the true nature of the opportunities for graduates interested in pursuing a career in law.

It’s a chance to find out about the careers and placements on offer, and to ask any questions you may have about the great opportunities and challenges available in this sector.

The event is being held by the biggest names in law, all of whom are currently recruiting:

Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Eversheds, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed. To find out more and to apply visit www.open-to-you.co.uk.

Application deadline: 30 January 2012