Here are a few websites that I've found invaluable through the years.
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.lcan.org.uk
www.lgcareers.com
www.ilex.org.uk
www.solicitors-online.com
www.pupillages.com
www.lawsociety.org.uk
www.barcouncil.org.uk
www.thelawyer.com
As you can probably guess today was the deadline date for applications for pupillages through the OLPAS system. You will be delighted to know that I submitted my completed form in good time and in my opinion to a high standard. A big thank you to those who offered advice, support and chocolates you know who you are. And congrats to all my competition out there who also submitted their forms :).
P.S. I will be writing an article about both the Target Open day and the OLPAS system, however if anyone else would like to add their own experiences or opinions on either events please let me kno
Pulled directly off the Inner Temple Web site
Thought this might interest some people.
The Inner Temple as part of the 2008 renewal of its commitment to furthering the study and development of the law and the education and training of those who practise or intend to practise it, has established a valuable prize, to be known as the Inner Temple Book Prize. There will in fact be two prizes, one of £10,000 and one for “young authors” of £2,500, to be awarded for the first time in December 2008. Please visit www.innertemplebookprize.org
Whilst at the Target National Pupillage Fair I went to the 'Pro bono work and Employment Bar' talk. I was really impressed and interested by the representative from the Free Representation Unit and so I have decided to join them. I've joined the induction day mailing list and now waiting for confirmation of dates.
Ok, people The Target National Pupillage fair has been arranged for Saturday 8th March 2008 at Lincoln’s Inn, London and runs from 10:30am to 3:00pm.
The fair allows students seeking pupillages to meet with chambers and course providers.
You will also be given a copy of the Pupillages Handbook - an essential for anyone thinking of applying for pupillage.
It is recommended that you register online in advance at www.targetpupillagefair.co.uk
One thing I wish I was told or found out earlier was the constant need for applicants to supply an academic reference i.e. from your university.
Edit: The Inn of Court scholarship, admission, BVC and Pupillage application forms all require candidates to supply an academic reference and it is the candidate’s responsibility to arrange for references to be sent.
Tip: You should pick someone reliable and give them plenty of notice before the reference has to be submitted. It is also a good idea to supply your referee with any relevant information that might help when writing your reference.
Well it's summer and once again I’ve been trying to get legal based work experience to;
a) Help me decide whether I want to be a barrister (Which I think I do) or solicitor, and
b) Improve my CV.
So I sent out what felt like a hundred letters and emails (slight exaggeration) and spent quite a bit of money on stamps and envelops. But it's all paid off I have been offered 2 mini pupillages where I will be shadowing a barrister in court and chambers. The first is in June and the second in July, both in London and both a week long. I am also looking to work in the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and maybe Victims Support (VS) as my careers department said these carry out the basic work of a solicitor i.e. giving advice.
So now I just need to:
1) Find somewhere to live in London for 2 separate weeks.
Ok, second year of uni and I’ve got assignment deadlines coming up and a lot of friends are already wound up and becoming very tetchy as these results count towards our degree classification. I’ve drawn up a plan of action and already have first drafts of my assignments being reviewed. I’m currently living on soup and my weekend work is becoming a welcomed break from revision and assignment writing.
My work experience went great!!
I was employed as an administrator and was able to see first hand the lifestyle and work carried out by solicitors and other legal based professions.
Most importantly I was able to see the structure and workings of law firms and the skills they are looking for in candidates for new roles.
