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University of Law Barrister Insight Day: Pre-register Now!

The University of law are currently accepting pre-registered interest for their Barrister Insight Day, a special event aimed at aspiring barristers looking to find out more about life at the bar. The Insight Day will be taking place in November 2017. This event will provide you with practical advice on how to prepare and succeed in…

‘Lawyers Den’: Mock Assessment Day

The ‘Lawyers Den’ is a mock assessment centre being run by The University of Law, designed to give you an insight into typical activities that you may face and tips on how to succeed in them. More than a talk – you will be required to get involved with individual and team mock assessment tasks. This event…

Gray’s Inn Advocacy Open Day, Register Now!

The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn is opening it’s doors for an advocacy day on Saturday 21st October between 3pm and 7.30pm! The event is open to students interested in a career at the Bar and will comprise of talks on advocacy, scholarships, the role of the Inns, and also offer you an opportunity to…

Law Bloggers Wanted!

Recently the University of Brighton was contacted by Central London law firm Grayfords, an experienced boutique firm that specialises in English and International family law, in search of legal bloggers for their website! As part of their new marketing strategy they are looking for dedicated law students with a good knowledge of current affairs to write articles…

Become an Ambassador for Aspiring Solicitors!

As you may know, Aspiring Solicitors are currently in the process of recruiting a Student Ambassadors and Committee Members for the 2017/18 academic year. So far, they have had limited applications from the University of Brighton, and therefore are very excited for students here to consider applying for a position on next year’s committee! If you,…

Top Volunteering Opportunities: June

Here are some of the great volunteering opportunities currently available in the Brighton/Sussex area! Don’t underestimate the value of extra curricular activities on your CV – THEY ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR ACADEMICS. As a student you will never have more free time than you do now so take advantage of it! And here are…

Howlett Clarke Recruitment Drive: 24th June

Howlett Clarke Solicitors will be holding a Recruitment Drive in their Brighton office at 96 Church Street on Saturday 24th June, which will be open to everyone. Howlett Clarke currently have a few roles that they are recruiting for, but are also interested to meet with anyone interested in pursuing a career with a law firm…

Brighton Legal Walk: 26th June

The Brighton Legal Walk is back! This year’s 10km “after work” sponsored walk will raise funds for legal advice charities in and around Brighton & Hove. Walkers will include lawyers from firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and law schools as well as members of the Judiciary and the advice sector. Non lawyers are also very…

Baker McKenzie Networking Event: Deadline to apply 12th June

Baker McKenzie will be hosting a fantastic event for Aspiring Solicitors members in their second year of undergraduate studies on 17 July from 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Attendees will take part in exercises focusing on applications, especially relevant considering the pending training contract application on 31 July, plus networking sessions with members of the firm….

Commercial Litigation Placement: Deadline 23rd May

Commercial Litigation & Investigations (Cognitive Law) In this placement students will work directly with the solicitor acting for claimants in High Court and County Court claims concerning disputed introduction fees on behalf of our recruitment agency clients. Location: Brighton, with the possibility of some travel to clients in the UK Closing date: 23rd May 2017…

Top Volunteering Opportunities: May

The London Legal Walk: 22nd May

The largest fundraising event in the legal calendar has returned, with over 450 teams now registered, so don’t miss out on your chance to walk or run for justice, and raise funds for free legal advice charities! When: Monday 22nd May, 16:30-19:00 (staggered times) Where: Carey Street, London In 2016 over 10,000 people took part…