Careers workshops
Prior to the start of your programme and during the academic year, regular workshops are run for you to gather all the information you need to assist in your job search. Topics include:
- Researching firms and chambers -This workshop gives you advice on the first steps to securing a training contract or pupillage. Researching the appropriate channels will ensure you are fully equipped to make an objective decision on the firms or chambers to which you would like to apply.
- How to make the most of a vacation scheme - This workshop is useful for any students attending a vacation scheme to ensure you make the most of the opportunity and enhance your chances of securing a training contract at the end of it.
- Legal CVs and covering letters - This workshop offers specialist advice on completing a legal CV and writing a legal covering letter. Our advice is based on comments and guidance given by law firms and chambers.
- Application form guidance - Writing a training contract application form can be a daunting process. This workshop gives you some hints and tips on ensuring the application forms you write are successful in obtaining an interview.
- Psychometric testing practice sessions - Many law firms use psychometric testing as part of their recruitment process. Come along to one of our practice sessions to learn what to expect.
- Applying for pupillages (OLPAS) - Applying for a pupillage through OLPAS is competitive. Come along to this workshop for hints and tips on completing a succcessful OLPAS form to enhance your chances of securing an interview.
- Interview techniques - This workshop aims to give you some useful interview techniques when going for training contract or pupillage interviews.
- Mock assessment centres- If you are going for an assessment centre at a law firm, come along to one of our mock assessment centres to give you a taster of what to expect.
- Enhancing commercial awareness - Commercial awareness is seen as an important attribute of potential trainees. Come along to this workshop to find out more about enhancing your commercial awareness and how to leverage it in applications and at interview.