Exeter Law School

Opportunities February 2023

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Click on the picture for the Zoom Link. The Meeting ID is 996 8291 1951 and Password: 197008. Full details of the talk are here
 

8 March 3.30pm

University of Exeter Diplomatic Club

“In Conversation with Dr Christian Hirst”

Please note there is a cost to attend of Ā£1.50

The Diplomatic Hub is honoured to host Minister-Counsellor David Hirst from theĀ Australian High CommissionĀ in London The Minister will be giving a talk on the value and significance of theĀ Indo-Pacific, an increasingly salient region in light of emerging geopolitical competition with China, as well as sharing his experiences of working in diplomatic missions in the region. There will also be time for a Q&A session.

If you are interested in this then please register for our event! Following the talk, you will also have the opportunity to meet and speak to the Minister directly in a networking session! This will be catered with plenty of tasty food and drinks.

Follow this link to sign up:


Francis Taylor Buildingā€™s

Virtual Mini Pupillage Day

Apply by 14 March

Are you interested in public and administrative law, environmental law, or the legal process governing what gets built where and how? Then you may be interested in a career at the public and environmental Bar.
Francis Taylor Building (FTB) is a leading London chambers, specialising in all areas of planning and environmental law.  We are pleased to announce that we will be offering interested students an opportunity to attend and participate in a Virtual Mini Pupillage Day on 19 April 2023. . Prospective applicants should send their CV and a cover letter by email to pupillage@ftbchambers.co.uk by 4pm on 14 March 2023


Legal Applications Advice

Wednesdays in term time

Help and advice is available for vacation and training contract applications, or any other legal applications as well as tips on how to improve your application, CV, interview, or assessment centre technique. Join one of these workshops available through the term. See dates and titles below. Click on the Handshake link for more details.

Applications for Legal Opportunities Wednesday 22 February 2:30pm ā€“ 4pm

Interview Techniques for Law Wednesday 1 March 2:30pm ā€“ 4pm

CVs for Legal Opportunities Wednesday 8 March 2:30-4pm

Introduction to Assessment Centres for Law Wednesday 15 March 2:30-4pm


EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT

Every Thursday during term time

Amory, by Camper Coffee 12-2pm

Pop along and see Rachel Gaunt, Law Employability and Careers Consultant, to chat about any careerā€™s questions or worries you have.


ā€˜Man Downā€™ but not out ā€“ talking resilience with Mark Ormrod MBE

Wednesday 22 February,

5:30pm ā€“ 7:00pm,

Alumni Auditorium, Streatham, (and online streamed live)

Join Honorary Graduate, Mark Ormrod MBE as he shares his insights into resilience and how we can harness positivity through lifeā€™s challenges. A former Royal Marine, Mark was injured serving in Afghanistan resulting in the amputation of both legs and his right arm. Now, holding several gold medals from the Invictus Games, Mark is a motivational speaker, author and coach, who uses his own remarkable story to help others develop resilience and positivity in their lives. Full details on the Eventbrite page


PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED BUT STILL TIME TO APPLY……

Industrial Placement Year Opportunity

Michelmores, Exeter

Apply by Tues 28 February

Applications are open for second-year Law students interested in undertaking an Industrial Placement Year at Exeter-based law firm Michelmores for the 2023/24 academic year. 

In the first instance, please send your CV to gradrecruitment@michelmores.com and you will then be sent an application form. 

If you’re interested in reading more from someone currently placed with the firm, take a look in this pdf.