Events
Warwick Law School Events
Find out what's happening
There are lots of exciting events happening within the Law School. Plus there are many other University and external events which may be of interest. We have therefore collated them all into one central calendar to help you choose which you would like to attend.
Wed 9 Nov, '22- |
HK Virtual Presentation Series: Application Workshop & Ask the RecruiterJoin our Graduate Recruitment Manager, Bonny Hui as she talks you through our recruitment process, provides tips for your application and answers your questions. Registration will close on Friday 4 November and all applicants will be emailed the access link in advance. Times are HK time. |
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Thu 10 Nov, '22- |
AuthentiCity: A careers event for LGBTQ+ studentsAuthenticity, is exclusively for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) university students. This virtual event is aimed at those with career aspirations in, or that just want to find out more about, Professional Services, Finance, Fund Management or Technology careers in the City. |
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Thu 10 Nov, '22- |
Virtual Vantage Exclusive Event: Penultimate and Final YearsA special event for penultimate and final years focusing on applications for vacation schemes, training contracts, building and enhancing commercial awareness and many more. |
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Thu 10 Nov, '22- |
Careers ED&I Fireside ChatJoin us for a virtual ED&I Fireside Chat with Rebecca Limb from Warwick Law School. We will be discussing career opportunities within the ED&I space including scholarships and positions available in this milk round cycle to help demystify the process for applying. After this, we will be having an open chat in which queries about the opportunities discussed can be addressed. Additionally, within this time any Career based questions can be answered so please feel free to drop in if you want writing, research or review advice about any ED&I-focused applications you may be submitting. To join the chat, follow the Teams link HERE. |
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Mon 14 Nov, '22- |
Charityworks: Skills for social change (Virtual)You will gain valuable skills, such as an introduction to personal development planning, question making, and how to develop your personal narrative in a way which best showcases your skills. |
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Mon 14 Nov, '22- |
PwC Europe - Cyprus/Greece Employer Networking EventOCO.04Join the HR team from PwC Cyprus to find out more about the career opportunities with PwC Europe - Cyprus and Greece, find out about our International Opportunities, talk to our people to get a taste of what life at PwC feels like, learn how you can empower your future with PwC Europe and learn more about PwC's work culture. Refreshments provided! Please note this presentation is in Greek language. |
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Tue 15 Nov, '22- |
Recognise and Prepare for Strengths based interviewsDiscover what to expect from this type of interview. With more graduate recruiters shifting away from mainly competency-based interviews to mainly strengths-based interviews or a combination of both, this workshop provides an invaluable insight into Strengths based recruitment. Join us to find your own unique top Strengths and learn more. |
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Tue 15 Nov, '22- |
KPMG: Focus on Deal Advisory EventIf you are considering a career in Deal Advisory then join us at KPMG for our Deal Advisory event! During this online event you will learn more about deal advisory at KPMG. You will have the opportunity to hear from current graduate trainees who, along with answering any questions, will share their personal experiences and provide insight into what it’s like working in the deal advisory area at KPMG. |
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Tue 15 Nov, '22- |
How to ace assessment centres and virtual interviewsWith CLA, GradV, It's All Hearsay and LawWG. Topics covered: Overview of assessment centres; Setting yourself up for success; Psychometric tests; Group exercises; Negotiation exercises; Presentations and case study interviews; Asking questions; Virtual assessment centres: the platforms; and Virtual assessment centres: professionalism. |
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Tue 15 Nov, '22- |
Law Sector Event - Working with Civil Liberties and Human Rights LawInterested in learning about what a career in Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law might look like? Then, this event is for you. Hear from alumni and other professionals about what it is like to work in civil liberties and human rights, how they secured their first position and how their career in civil liberties and human rights has developed. |
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Tue 15 Nov, '22- |
Hogan Lovells Evening ReceptionBirminghamLegal careers at Hogan Lovells are Defined by Difference, we invite you to join us for an informative case study followed by a Partner led networking session where you'll be joined by representatives from Graduate Recruitment, Trainee Development and different Practice Areas. This event is open to students from the University of Birmingham, University of Warwick and University of Leicester. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Post Study Work Visa Options in the UK (student visa holders)Are you an international student interested in working in the UK? This session will outline the main options for working in the UK including the new graduate immigration route. The session will be delivered by one of the immigration advisers from the University’s Immigration & Compliance Team. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Law School Research Seminar - Jasmin Young, University of California, RiversideStarting with lunch in Room S2.09 at 12:30pm followed by the Seminar at 1:00pm in Room S2.12. Talk Title: ‘“She stood there by him with a gun”: Mabel Williams and the philosophy of Armed Resistance’ |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
How I gained a graduate role in the UKA virtual panel discussion from three recent Indian alumni sharing how they gained a graduate role in the UK. Find out tips for applying to UK-based organisations, hear their careers stories and ask your own questions! The panel is a joint event, organised by Warwick, along with Birmingham and Nottingham, and includes an Indian alumnus, one from each of our universities, who is now working in the UK. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
URSS Poster Showcase 2022Panorama Room, Rootes BuildingThere will be some live student presentation between 1.15-2pm. All are welcome. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Vantage Webinar: MacfarlanesTheo will be joined by representatives from Macfarlanes. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
What is Your Superpower?Warwick Arts CentreIn this workshop inspired by the new Black Panther film, you'll think about what your superhero alter ego might be and what they look like. You'll make a mix of sketches and masks to represent your character's powers and qualities! |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Clifford Chance: Accept - a virtual event for LGBTQ+ studentsACCEPT is a ground-breaking virtual event by Clifford Chance which provides an opportunity for LGBTQ+ students and Allies interested in a career in law to hear from senior roles models. This year we are delighted to be hosting the event globally, with our Sydney, Perth, Hong Kong and Singapore offices jointly hosting the event for students in the Asia Pacific region. Times are HK time. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
What corporate lawyers doA virtual student event that explores from multiple perspectives the working lives of corporate lawyers. We’ll be hearing from solicitors at three firms — DWF, Goodwin Procter and Squire Patton Boggs – about what they do, who they advise, why they enjoy their jobs and how they got to where they are today. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Landmark Chambers Open EveningChambersDuring the event, delegates are given the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of Chambers’ members on their areas of expertise and ask our Pupillage Committee questions about the pupillage application process and the structure of pupillage itself. |
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Wed 16 Nov, '22- |
Charityworks: Everything you need to know WebinarSign-up for the talk on non-profit careers, Charityworks, and a live Q&A. |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22 - Mon 21 Nov, '22All-day |
All About Law Virtual Law Fair 2022Runs from Thursday, November 17 to Monday, November 21.
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Let's Discuss CVs and ApplicationsSH.06Members of the Careers team will lead the discussion and students will need to be willing to actively engage with the topic and be ready to ask questions and share experiences of writing applications. |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
DiversCity in LawAn amazing event aimed at helping LGBTQIA+ students begin their career in law. It’s a free online event that allows students to connect with relatable graduates in these firms, ask burning questions, and get an insight into what a career in law is like. It is open to those studying in any field, but have a curiosity for entering the field. This year’s attending firms are Arnold & Porter, Bird & Bird, Covington, Milbank, Ropes & Gray and Weil. We’ll be discussing being LGBTQIA in the workplace and specific graduate and internship schemes at the attending firms. After the event, students can apply for mentoring opportunities with our clients too. |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Active, paid roles with Kings Camps!Kings Camps are a children's sports charity with a mission to get children active, having fun and leanring together! We achieve our mission by running sport and activity camps, all over the UK, during school holidays, and look to recruit around 800 students a year to work in paid positions on our UK camps! |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Capacitas - IT consultancy in practiceFAB BuildingWe will tell you about our company and you'll hear from our graduates who have stayed with us and been promoted. We will then talk you through our selection process and give you a few hints, before we answer any questions you have for us! |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Business Development and Marketing at global law firms — with CMSVirtual short talks and a panel discussion with CMS’ award-winning Business Development team. The commercially driven and fast-paced legal sector offers exciting career opportunities in business development and marketing. Interesting in finding out more about how you can help position CMS’ brand on a global scale, whilst helping them meet client targets and support the firm to win new business? |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
LPC or SQE: Which is best for me?Unsure whether to opt for the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or the outgoing Legal Practice Course (LPC)? At the event, BPP careers experts will break down some of the different and nuanced considerations that will guide this decision, and help students decide which route is best suited for their legal career. There will also be a discussion of the skills that aspiring lawyers should seek to develop through vocational training and how they can be honed through the various study options on offer |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Capacitas Consultancy skills session - Cloud ComputingWe will let you know about working with the cloud and give you the chance to find out if a career in IT/tech consulting is right for you. We would love to meet you at this skills session! |
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Thu 17 Nov, '22- |
Midland Circuit Social Mobility: Virtual Barristers’ Open DayJoin our panel of barristers discussing pupillage and life at the bar. Breakout sessions in crime, family and civil. The event is free to attend and will be staffed by a collection of very friendly and chatty barristers across practice areas who are keen to answer aspiring barristers’ questions about life at the bar and seeking pupillage. Please sign up by emailing Michelle Francis on circuit.administrator@midlandcircuit.co.uk. Joining instructions will be emailed in advance. |
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