Preparing BAME students for the solicitors' profession

The Law Society is continuing its drive to open up careers in the law to the brightest people who are currently under-represented in the solicitors’ profession. As part of its Black History Month programme, the Law Society has teamed up with Rare Recruitment to develop this careers event to give practical advice and support to aspiring solicitors.  Rare Recruitment connects exceptional people from diverse backgrounds with great jobs in top firms / organisations.

Programme

12.00 - 12.45 Registration and lunch

12.45 - 13.00 Welcome and introduction

13.00 - 13.30 Hear from the recruiter
Puneet Tahim, graduate recruiter, DLA Piper

13.30 - 14.00 Be aware of the bigger picture?
Melissa Andrewes, Rare recruitment

14.00 - 14.15 Tea break

14.15 - 15.15 Workshop 1: Application process

• Covering letters
• CV writing
• Completing applications
• Do's and don'ts - example of a good covering letter/ CV/ Application
• Making your application stand out/ Getting your grades up

15.15 - 16.15 Workshop 2: Selection process

• Interview techniques
• Do's and don'ts - surviving team exercises
• Mock interview - example of a good and not so good interview (role play)
• Delegates to evaluate interviews on work sheet - discussion
• of observations

16.15 - 16.30 Closing remarks

Who should attend?

The event is aimed at undergraduates and LPC students from diverse backgrounds.  The interactive event aims to cover all aspects of the application / selection process including tips on increasing chances of success; completing applications and interview techniques.

The event is free to all students and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Delegate places are limited.

If you are unable to attend, please e-mail:  [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the event so we can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list.

Dress Code: smart casual

Price: Free

Book online.