LC.N Diary - 2009/2010

Liverpool John Moores University GDL and LPC Open Day

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Organiser: Liverpool John Moores University
Date: 08/07/2009
Location: Liverpool
Venue: John Foster Building, 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool
Time: 10:00
Contact:
Carol Maginn
0151 231 3944
c.maginn@ljmu.ac.uk
www.ljmu.ac.uk/registration/index.htm
Details: The LJMU School of Law will be holding an open morning for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC). This will provide the perfect opportunity for you to meet the teaching team and current students, and to ask any questions you may have, in order to get a real feel for studying the LPC and GDL here at LJMU. You can register for this event at the open morning registration page (details above).

Junior Lawyers Division Conference and Ball

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Date: 11/07/2009
Location: Birmingham
Venue: Birmingham City Football Club
Contact:
juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org.uk/annual-conference
Details: Students, trainees and solicitors under five years PQE are invited to attend the conference. The JLD is the voice of junior lawyers across the country in every type of practice. It is a key networking forum for new solicitors and provides a wide range of products and services. Key topics for discussion include: the future of the training contract; top tips for becoming a superstar associate; potential career paths; motivation - achieve your career goals; networking - making an impression; and a practical guide to instructing counsel. Ticket prices start from £25.00. To attend the conference and to find out more go to the website above.

Mayer Brown Skills Session - how to make a successful application

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Organiser: Mayer Brown International LLP
Date: 15/07/2009
Location: London
Venue: Mayer Brown's London Office - 201 Bishopsgate, London
Time: 17:45
Contact:
graduaterecruitment@mayerbrown.com
Details: An interactive session designed to provide you with the opportunity to improve on the key skills to successfully get you through the recruitment process. Email in advance to register.

Mayer Brown Interview Skills Session

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Organiser: Mayer Brown International LLP
Date: 12/08/2009
Location: London
Venue: Mayer Brown's London Office - 201 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3AF
Time: 17:45
Contact:
graduaterecruitment@mayerbrown.com
Details: An interactive session designed to provide you with the opportunity to improve on the key skills to successfully get you through the recruitment process. Email in advance to register.

University of St Andrews Law Fair

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Organiser: University of St Andrews
Date: 06/10/2009
Location: St Andrews
Venue: St Andrews Town Hall
Time: 12:00
Contact:
Shona Mach
01334 462 688
careers@st-andrews.ac.uk
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/students/events/fairs/
Details: Considering Law as a career? Attend this fair to find out about conversion courses, training contracts and sponsorship opportunities. Suitable for students of all years and disciplines.

University of Leeds Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Leeds
Date: 9+10/11/2009
Location: Leeds
Venue: Parkinson Court, University of Leeds
Time: 13:00
Contact:
Caroline Shingles
0113 343 5293
c.shingles@leeds.ac.uk
http://careerweb.leeds.ac.uk/

University of Kent Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Kent
Date: 14/10/2009
Location: Canterbury
Contact:
Emma Jenkins
lawfair@ksls.co.uk
Details: Organised by the Kent student law society.

Northumbria University Law Fair

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Organiser: Northumbria University
Date: 15/10/2009
Location: Newcastle
Venue: City Campus East
Time: 11:00
Contact:
Hilary Dawson
0191 227 4689
sv.careers@northumbria.ac.uk
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/careers/

University of Nottingham Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Nottingham
Date: 22/10/2009
Location: Nottingham
Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre
Time: 13:00
Contact:
Kate Macfarlane
0115 951 3631
kate.macfarne@nottingham.ac.uk
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/

University of Liverpool Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Liverpool
Date: 28/10/2009
Location: Liverpool
Venue: Mountford Hall
Time: 11:00
Contact:
Moira McCaul
0151 794 4654
lanmmcca@liv.ac.uk
www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk/
Details: A premier event in the recruitment calendar providing students and graduates with an opportunity to explore the wide variety of options available for a career in law. An excellent opportunity to meet with firms of solicitors, legal course providers and other legal recruiters to find out about the opportunities they have on offer.

University of Manchester Law Fair

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Organiser: Univeristy of Manchester
Date: 29/10/2009
Location: Manchester
Venue: G-Mex
Time: 12:30
Contact:
Jan Hewitt
0161 275 2828
jan.hewitt@manchester.ac.uk
www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/careers/aboutus/events/careersfairs/lawfair/
Details: Over 90 exhibitors including leading City, national and local law firms, course providers and professional bodies. Free entry to visitors and free Fair Guide provided. Open to law and non-law students of any university. Speak to firms of solicitors about their opportunities for vacation placements and training contracts. Discuss opportunities for legal studies and training with various course providers. Discuss other career options with representatives from professional legal bodies such as The Bar, The Crown Prosecution Service, the Trainee Solicitors' Group and more.

University of East Anglia Law Fair

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Organiser: University of East Anglia
Date: 04/11/2009
Location: Norwich
Venue: UEA Sports Park
Time: 12:00
Contact:
Marianne Bhavsar
01603 592 483
m.bhavsar@uea.ac.uk
www.uea.ac.uk/careers/events/fairs/lawfair/
Details: National and local law firms will be attending the annual UEA Legal Careers Fair, offering an opportunity for hundreds of motivated law students and other talented UEA finalists to speak directly with employers about their recruitment needs as well as their own future careers.

University of Hull Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Hull
Date: 04/11/2009
Location: Hull
Venue: Staff House, University of Hull
Time: 12:00
Contact:
Pat Broderick
01482 465 986
p.a.broderick@hull.ac.uk

University of Reading Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Reading
Date: 04/11/2009
Location: Reading
Venue: Palmer Building, Whiteknights Campus
Time: 13:00
Contact:
Ruth McFruin
0118 3788 351
r.a.mcfruin@reading.ac.uk
http://www.rdg.ac.uk/careers/events/lawfair.asp

University of Cardiff Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Cardiff
Date: 10/11/2009
Location: Cardiff
Venue: City Hall
Time: 11:00
Contact:
Charlotte Ackerman
02920 874712
ackermancl@cardiff.ac.uk
www.careers.cardiff.ac.uk/events/law_fair/
Details: This event boasts over 40 exhibitors all keen to promote a wide range of training contracts, vacation placements and assistance with further study LPC/BVC. Cardiff Law Fair is open to second & final year undergraduates & postgraduates of any discipline from Cardiff University.

University of Sussex Law Fair

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Organiser: University of Sussex
Date: 10/11/2009
Location: Brighton
Venue: Conference Centre, Bramber House
Time: 12:00
Contact:
Jocelyn Owen
01273 678 429
j.c.owen@sussex.ac.uk
www.sussex.ac.uk/cdec/lawfair
Details: An opportunity to speak to a wide range of legal employers (both London and local), many of whom will be offering both vacation and graduate opportunities. A number of course providers will also be present to tell you more about legal training - the LPC, BVC and CPE. Open to both law and non-law students. Non Sussex students and recent graduates welcome.