Focus on - LAW WEEK 14-16 May 2013

Legal career options for Imperial students

Are you interested in learning about careers within the legal profession? If you are, then these events are for you!

The Career Advisory Service is running a series of employer talks and skills sessions as part of the Focus On - Law Week, which will take place between Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 May.

An Overview of the Legal Profession: Careers and Training Routes – Lunchtime Careers Talk Tuesday 14 May, 13:00 – 14:00

A panel of speakers from Bird & Bird and chambers will provide an overview of the legal employment market, focusing mainly on the differences between the roles of a solicitor and a barrister.  The panel will also cover the different training and qualification routes for non-law students, as well as the attributes legal employers traditionally look for in applicants. This will be followed by a Q&A session. Book a place via JobsLive (note: booking opens on 23 April)

Meet the Recruiter Skype drop-in session - 15 minute pre-bookable and individual appointments  Tuesday 14 May, 15:00 – 17:00

Representatives from Carpmaels & Ransford, a firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, will be on hand to answer questions and advise on developing a career as patent or trade mark attorney, the application and recruitment process and training and qualifications. 15 minute pre-bookable and individual appointments are available and students will Skype from the Careers Advisory Service. Book a place via JobsLive
(note: booking opens on 23 April)

The Roles of an IP Lawyer and Patent Attorney - Lunchtime Careers Talk Wednesday 15 May, 13:00 – 13:50

Legal representatives from Hogan Lovells and Olswang LLP will provide a detailed insight into the roles of and differences between an IP Lawyer and Patent Attorney.  They will also provide an overview of the different recruitment and training routes for both careers, followed by a Q&A session. Book a place via JobsLive
(note: booking opens on 24 April)

Effective applications for training contracts and legal vacation placements Thursday 16 May, 13:00 – 13:50

If you’re planning to apply for a training contract this summer, or a legal vacation placement during the next academic year, this session will show you how to write an effective application for both opportunities.  Book a place via JobsLive (note: booking opens on 25 April)

Tips and guidance on legal applications - via 15 minute pre-bookable individual appointments Thursday 16 May, 15:00 – 17:00

Sarmini Ghosh, Careers Consultant, will be running drop-in sessions (15 minute slots available) for students looking for advice and guidance on making legal placement, training contract, pupillage and law school applications. Book a place via JobsLive
(note: booking opens on 26 April)