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.
Mon 15 Nov, '21- |
Insight into Irwin Mitchell - Birmingham, Bristol & Cambridge OfficesOur insight evenings will give you the opportunity to hear from our trainees and partners from each of our offices. Learn more about the training contract seats available, hear about the work our trainees get involved in, and find out more about how we support our colleagues and communities. Following a short presentation, we'll be hosting a networking session where you can join any of our networking rooms to speak to trainees, partners or our Early Careers team. |
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Mon 15 Nov, '21- |
Gray's Inn Annual Birkenhead LectureLouise Gullifer QC (hon), FBA will deliver this year's annual Birkenhead lecture on 'The private law of digital assets: what is it and what should it be?' |
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Tue 16 Nov, '21 |
AS First Year Law FairThis Virtual Diversity Law Fair is your opportunity to begin to build your knowledge of opportunities in law and what firms are looking for in their future trainees. Speak to lawyers, graduate recruitment teams, in-house legal teams and trainees to find out what they’re enjoying about their careers. Deadline to apply: Thursday 4 November 2021. |
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Tue 16 Nov, '21- |
Live fireside chat with lawyers from Sullivan & CromwellCheekyLittleCareers is delighted to be hosting a live chat with lawyers from the London office of top US law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C). |
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Wed 17 Nov, '21- |
BPP National Pupillage FairAre you an aspiring barrister? Our National Pupillage Fair is for students and candidates who aspire to secure pupillage or other opportunities in Chambers. |
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Wed 17 Nov, '21- |
PwC's Virtual Park - Spotlight on: Sustainability at PwCDuring our Spotlight on: Sustainability at PwC event, you’ll be able to find out what a career in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) or Sustainability and Climate Change (S&CC) means at PwC and if you feel it's a good fit for you. We’ll also cover PwC’s approach to sustainability, which is a great way of finding out more about the firm. |
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Thu 18 Nov, '21- |
Vantage Webinar - Q&A with a Lewis Silkin Digital Media LawyerThis will be a fascinating opportunity to find out more about this sector, the speakers career path to specialise in this field and the work that trainee solicitors are able to be involved with. |
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Thu 18 Nov, '21- |
An introduction to Practice Groups and Legal OpportunitiesThe 93% Club Warwick is collaborating with Eversheds Sutherland a leading firm in hosting a virtual event on the firm's key practice groups. |
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Fri 19 Nov, '21- |
CCLS Construction Law Foundation Level Training 2021The CLLS Construction Committee is hosting a seminar series on key construction legal topics. The foundation level training is aimed at trainees, junior associates and law students, each with an interest in construction law. Registration required. |
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Mon 22 Nov, '21- |
Lecture Series: The Misrule of LawFree thinking and the rule of Law with Professor Thomas Grant QC In this series of three lectures I will show how the rule of law can be subverted, and the law abused, to further the aims of privileged elites. |
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Tue 23 Nov, '21- |
Tata Global Employer Talk - Enter the Techverse - Leadership in a world where everything is digital-firstAs part of our evolving focus on employability opportunities in India and around the world, please join Tata Global for a talk especially for Warwick students. The speaker will be Tata’s Head of Pre-Sales. He is an expert in cyber security and will bring insights on Digitization, innovation and changes happening in the communication and telecom industry as a whole. |
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Tue 23 Nov, '21- |
Inside City LawWelcome to Inside City Law! targetjobs is proud to work with RPC on this exclusive networking event, that provides an insight into working in law within the City. |
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Tue 23 Nov, '21- |
Insight into Irwin Mitchell - Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle & SheffieldOur insight evenings will give you the opportunity to hear from our trainees and partners from our London office. Learn more about the training contract seats available, hear about the work our trainees get involved in, and find out more about how we support our colleagues and communities. Following a short presentation, we'll be hosting a networking session where you can join any of our networking rooms to speak to trainees, partners or our Early Careers team. |
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Wed 24 Nov, '21- |
Diversity & Inclusion Spotlight: Your MoFo Journey Starts HereJoin this event to find out more about Morrison and Foerster LLP, our application process and diversity and inclusion initiatives. This 60 minute session will cover who we are, what we do and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you have. |
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Wed 24 Nov, '21- |
Vantage Webinar - An insight into Private Client at MacfarlanesAlison will be joined by lawyers from Macfarlanes, who will be giving an insight into their work in the Private Client team and sharing a case study. |
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Wed 24 Nov, '21- |
PwC's Virtual Park - Spotlight on: Women in BusinessOur Spotlight on: Women in Business event will give you a chance to hear our people share their stories on what gender equality means to them. You'll also be able to attend a confidence building skills session. We’ll be hosting a panel with our Women in Business alumni and our Gender Balance Network. You’ll also have the opportunity for one-to-one conversations with our Student Recruitment team. |
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Wed 24 Nov, '21- |
The Boundaries of Intimate Image Abuse: where next for law reform?Join us for the fourth Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Forum of the year, “The Boundaries of Intimate Image Abuse: where next for law reform?” Our keynote speaker, Professor Clare McGlynn QC, will be speaking about intimate image abuse and the future of law reform. |
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Thu 25 Nov, '21 |
Access to LawA virtual law careers event for students with disabilities and long-term health conditions. |
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Thu 25 Nov, '21- |
Explore the LawExplore the Law is now taking place as a virtual event and is free to attend. It is aimed at ambitious undergraduates and recent graduates with a disability or long term health condition who want to pursue an exciting career in commercial law. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet global employers including: DLA Piper, Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters and Norton Rose Fulbright and gain a real insight into legal careers. Apply now! |
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Thu 25 Nov, '21- |
KPMG Focus: Black Heritage TalentExclusive to our Midlands based universities, this event focusses on the importance of Black Heritage talent at KPMG. This event is targeted at students of Black Heritage within the Midlands who may be interested in a career at KPMG. |
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Thu 25 Nov, '21- |
Serle Court Prospective Pupillage EveningZoomThe evening provides information about what to expect during the application process, life as a pupil at Serle Court and insights into careers at the Commercial Chancery Bar. This is a good opportunity for students to hear talks and meet barrister’s from Serle Court. Students who would like to attend should email their RSVP to April Fisher (pupillage@serlecourt.co.uk). |
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Fri 26 Nov, '21- |
LawCareersNet LIVE Manchesteretc venues, 11 Portland Street, ManchesterThe LawCareersNetLIVE events are intensive, one-day student conferences where excellent candidates discover how law firms really work, looking at the business drivers of national and international law firms and how a career might progress in this sort of firm. Delegate fee: £29 (payable on acceptance of delegate place). We are offering a number of free places across our LawCareersNetLIVE events to delegates from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who might not be able to afford the delegate fee. Find out more. Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 October 2021. |
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Sat 27 Nov, '21- |
targetjobs National Pupillage FairLondonAttend the UK’s most established Pupillage Fair; meet chambers’ representatives, discover more about different sets and find the best match for you and your career. The fair will be attended by some of the UK’s leading chambers, as well as course providers and Bar associations, and promises to be as popular as ever. |
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Mon 29 Nov, '21- |
Insight into Irwin Mitchell - Meet our Trainee SolicitorsIf you’re thinking about applying for a training contract, you probably have questions about the application process, how training contracts work, what a Legal Work Placement is, and plenty more. This event is the perfect opportunity to put your burning questions to our trainees before you start applying. |
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Tue 30 Nov, '21- |
Discover Governance WebinarThe Discover Governance webinar will guide you through the world of the governance professional and what this career entails . |
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Tue 30 Nov, '21- |
An Introduction to the Civil ServiceHave you ever wondered what the Civil Service is and what Civil Servants do? If you're curious to find out more, join a group of Civil Service Fast Streamers for this virtual event. The event will will consist of a short presentation followed by a Q&A. |
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Tue 30 Nov, '21- |
Bar Council’s 19th Annual Law Reform LectureThe Lecture will be given by The Rt. Hon. Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill and Inger Anderson, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme. It will tackle the role of law reform in the context of climate change, bringing international and UK perspectives to different legislative initiatives. There will also be an announcement of the 2021 Law Reform Essay Competition winners and questions from the audience. |
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Wed 1 Dec, '21- |
The Legal Cheek Commercial Awareness AcademyThe Academy is designed to help boost students’ business and legal sector knowledge as they apply for training contracts. A virtual session on people skills, delivered by Dan Kayne, general counsel (routes) of Network Rail and founder of the O Shaped Lawyer.
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Wed 1 Dec, '21- |
IALS Fellows Seminar: Verification of EvidenceVerification of Evidence - between the Efficiency of the Procedure and the Guarantees of the Fair Trial in Criminal Proceedings. This Webinar is free but advance booking is required. |
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Wed 1 Dec, '21- |
Virtual Vantage: First YearsYou’ll have the opportunity to take part in Q&A panels with lawyers and trainee solicitors, and find out more about life as a lawyer and applying for first year opportunities. You must have a Vantage profile to sign up which takes 10 minutes to make. |
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