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The Legal Profession Law For Non-Law Students Melanie King Careers Consultant Nottingham Law School

The Legal Profession Law For Non-Law Students Melanie King Careers Consultant Nottingham Law School. This presentation will cover:. The way forward if you are considering becoming a solicitor or barrister What to do next How to apply CPE/GDL application form Funding your courses

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The Legal Profession Law For Non-Law Students Melanie King Careers Consultant Nottingham Law School

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  1. The Legal Profession Law For Non-Law Students Melanie King Careers Consultant Nottingham Law School
  2. This presentation will cover: The way forward if you are considering becoming a solicitor or barrister What to do next How to apply CPE/GDL application form Funding your courses Sources for legal work experience Applying for legal work experience
  3. Solicitor Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE Legal Practice Course Training Contract
  4. Barrister Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE Bar Professional Training Course Pupillage
  5. What to do next Apply for GDL/CPE Research the money Get legal work experience Develop and maintain interests
  6. How to apply Apply to the Central Application Board Details on www.lawcabs.ac.uk Applications are on going
  7. GDL/CPE Application Form Why the legal profession Career direction Career aspirations
  8. Funding your course Nottingham Law School Scholarship Trusts and Charities Bank Loans Law Society Bursary Law Firm Sponsorship Inns of Court Scholarship
  9. Legal Work Experience Formal Vacation schemes Current work Mini-pupillages Marshalling
  10. Legal Work Experience Informal Self organised work experience Voluntary work with firms Seasonal/casual work Work shadowing Employer visits
  11. What are employers looking for? Academic ability Awareness of what being a lawyer involves Awareness of the environment in which the firm and its clients operate Motivation and commitment Competencies
  12. Competencies Written communication skills Verbal communication skills Analytical and problem solving skills Teamwork Working under pressure Adaptability/flexibility Planning and organising
  13. Basic Format of CV Content For Solicitor Personal Details Education and Qualifications Legal Work Experience Work Experience Positions of Responsibility Achievements Activities and Interests Additional Skills References
  14. Basic Format of CV Content For Barrister Personal Details Education and Qualifications Mooting/Public Speaking/Debating Mini-pupillages Other Legal Work Experience General Employment Achievements and Positions of Responsibility Additional Skills Interests and Activities References
  15. Covering letters Usually one side of A4 Addressed to a named person First paragraph – introduction Second paragraph – why you are applying to that firm/chambers/organisation Third paragraph – what you have to offer the firm/chambers/organisation Fourth paragraph - conclusion
  16. Resources www.prospects.ac.uk www.ntu.ac.uk/destinations www.legal500.com www.lex100.com www.lawgazette.co.uk Solicitor www.lawsociety.org.uk www.lawcareers.net www.solicitors-online.com Barrister www.barstandardsboard.org.uk www.barcouncil.org.uk www.pupillages.com
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