December 2016

Brighton Law Soc and Aspiring Solicitors Events: January 2017

Here are some of the great events coming up in January, including workshops organised by Brighton Law Soc with the Student Development Company, and Bond Dickinson LLP. Aspiring Solicitors also have several open days, networking events, and lunches planned. However, all of the deadlines to apply to attend are at midday on Sunday 1st January; applications after…

Honest Revision and Essay Guidance From a Third-Year Who Hasn’t Had Break Down (Yet)

For many students, the Christmas holidays are the first time they have been able to visit home since the beginning of the academic year. However, sadly this holiday also falls in the shadow of deadlines and exams! And for those of us that have jobs as well, there is another thing to add to the…

Insight From This Year’s Client Interviewing Final

The 2016/17 Client Interviewing Competition, sponsored by Gerard Maye Legal Solicitors, was another great success! And the winners will of course move on to compete in the Regional Competition. Let’s wish them all the success, and more, that we had last year when Brighton made it to the Internationals and came in third place! Giving…

Top Volunteering Opportunities: December

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 – especially with…

Knowing Your Economic and Social Rights

Have you ever considered what your basic rights are as a citizen of the United Kingdom? Would you assume that you had rights that cover the very basics of survival such as food and shelter? Well you don’t… These rights are considered social and economic rights which are not yet properly legislated in the United…