Posted by da459
13 October 2022
Our students were really fortunate to hear from a number of panellists from a range of backgrounds within the legal profession on Thursday 13th October. Hosted by Camilla Gee and Janet Keliher in a busy DM Lecture A, the panellists spoke on challenges they faced during their legal training and upon entering the legal profession.
We heard from Tim Walmsley, Charted Legal Surveyor and Partner at Stephens Scown; Chloe-Ann Roberts, Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey; Kathryn Whitford, Sole Practitioner with over 30 years in the legal profession and Lexie Williams, Apprentice Solicitor at Stephens Scown. They were also joined by Hannah Graham virtually; Hannah is currently a Paralegal at Shoosmiths after recently passing her SQE1.
They all spoke very well, using their experiences to advise a really engaged group of students. After being introduced to their backgrounds, the students had a number of questions related to the subjects covered by the panellists. After the event, the panel joined the students for a networking opportunity in the Upper Stannary, where the panellists have all said that they were really impressed with how engaged the students were.
Thank you to all of those who attended, the Junior Law Division have said that they would be delighted to work with the university moving forward!
Various workshops, presentations and networking events throughout the week at the AllaboutLaw’s Virtual Law Fair 2022.
Book your place here.
Thursday 20 October 4.00 – 5.00pm – Peter Lanyon Seminar 9
‘Routes to the Bar’; an in-person Panel discussion and networking event hosted by the Flamank Law Society in association with KBG Chambers – the largest barristers Chambers in Plymouth, Exeter & Truro. This will be an amazing opportunity to understand the different routes that can be taken to the bar, as well as a unique chance to ask questions to practicing barristers.
KBG Chambers is a Barristers’ Chambers offering quality legal advice and representation in all aspects of family, civil & criminal law, throughout the South West and beyond. KBG, and many of its members, are highly recommended in the Legal 500.
Follow @flamanklawsociety on Instagram for more information or visit their SU page: Law Society (thesu.org.uk)
In the second episode of the Law mini-series podcast Rachel Gaunt, Employability and Careers Consultant for the Law School, talks to Daniel Femi Alemede, Associate at Norton Rose Fullbright. Originally from Nigeria, hear about Daniel’s experiences of studying in the UK, choosing to secure work in the UK, obtaining a training contract and how he was supported by his employer to secure a working VISA. Click here to listen on Apple and Spotify
Other useful Podcasts can be found on Career Zone Podcast on Apple Podcasts including
In conversation with Luke Parry Legal Director (Global Licensing) at Adidas (podbean.com)
The LPC/SQE event on Wednesday was well attended. For those who were unable to attend the slides have been put on the employability section of the Gateway page under ‘other resources’ here.
