Westminster Law School's Skills Academy

Date 10 October 2023

End Date 5 December 2023

Time 1 - 2pm
Cost Free
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In 2023/24 academic year the Westminster Law School will deliver a series of skills sessions and presentations to support students in their career planning.

These one-hour sessions will take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays either online or in room 3.07 Little Titchfield

Why attend?

You will be able to:

  • Hear from - associates, current trainee cohorts, responsible business groups and graduate recruiters ready to answer questions about casework / clients, the highs and lows and what it's really like working at a law firm.
  • Explore - "How important is legal work experience?"
  • Understand - "What can I do to boost my employability?"

These events are free to attend and open to Law students from all levels.

More information will be gradually added so keep on checking this page for updates.

Please book each session separately via Engage.

Upcoming sessions

  • Tuesday 10 October, 1pm-2pm - Little Titchfield, room 3.07  

Self Awareness - Strategic Job Search Workshop (open to all students)

Speaker: Janet Willoughby, Careers Consultant

  • Tuesday 17 October,  1pm-2pm -  Little Titchfield, room 3.07    

Application forms / assessment centres Workshop (Open to all students)    

Speaker: Janet Willoughby, Careers Consultant

  • Tuesday 31 October, 12pm-1pm - Online, via Zoom 

Lawyers in Local Government | Informative session with panellists, providing insights into the roles and responsibilities that legal sector professionals undertake (Open to all students) 
 

  • Thursday 9 November, 5-6pm - all details TBC

 

  • Tuesday 14 November, 1pm-2pm - Little Titchfield, room 3.07    

SQE Explained (Open to Level 6 students)    

Speaker: Janet Willoughby, Careers Consultant

 

  • Thursday 23 Nov, 5-6pm - all details TBC

Tuesday 5 Dec - 1pm-2pm  - all details TBC