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 29 Nov, '21- |
Assessment Centres: an OverviewThis webinar (via MS Teams) will provide you with an introduction to assessment centres and what you can expect from them. The session will provide you with information on how to prepare, and give an overview of some of the common activities you will participate in. |
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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- |
Self-Reliance Part 2 – Realising Your Greatest DreamThis is a pre-recorded session you will be emailed the link at the time the session is scheduled - you do not need to be available at this time and can watch the webinar at a time to suit you. Learn how to explore your self-concept and aspects of non-conformity to build your self-belief. From here you will be able to make confident decisions that are right for you. |
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Tue 30 Nov, '21- |
Let's Discuss Exploring a Career in the LawSH.06By the end of this session you will be able to: Identify what you want to do to follow up your interest in a legal career Access information, resources and further help to enable you to do this. |
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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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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- |
How to practise competency based interviewsIn this session we will be looking at what a competency question is and how to structure an effective response. |
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Wed 1 Dec, '21- |
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 2 Dec, '21- |
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 2 Dec, '21- |
DiversCity in Law: Free online LGBTQ+ legal careers eventFirms will include RPC, Reed Smith, Weil, Milbank, Pinsent Masons, Mayer Brown, Sidley, Ashurst, Ropes & Gray, Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters, BCLP, Covington, CMS, White & Case and Arnold and Porter. This event has been created to help LGBTQ+ Undergraduate and Postgraduate students find out more about potential careers in law with our participating firms. We’ll be discussing being LGBTQ+ in the workplace and specific graduate and internship schemes. After the event, students can apply for mentoring opportunities with our clients too. |
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Thu 2 Dec, '21- |
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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Thu 2 Dec, '21- |
The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair 2021The free online event is open to all students (both undergraduates and postgraduates) and gives students from all universities the opportunity to meet nearly 60 of the nation’s leading law firms. |
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Thu 2 Dec, '21- |
Financial Services Seminar Series 2021-2022"Senior management accountability - the regulator’s nemesis” with Adam Samuel - Independant Consultant. Chaired by Professor Dalvinder Singh. |
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Fri 3 Dec, '21- |
LawCareersNet LIVE LondonCounty Hall, London, SE1 7PBThe 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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Fri 3 Dec, '21- |
ASPIRE Graduate Careers EventThe ASPIRE Graduate Scheme is a two year programme open to graduates of all disciplines and is tailored to allow you to explore both our business and your own talents. You'll rotate around every area of our business and have plenty of opportunities to show us what you can do and find out where your talents fit best. |
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Fri 3 Dec, '21- |
Let’s Discuss InterviewsSH.06By the end of this session you will be able to: Recognise what recruiters are looking for, prepare and research effectively for your interview Identify different type interview questions and possible approaches, and create a good impression. |
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Sat 4 Dec, '21- |
The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair 2021Our Pupillage Fairs have capacity for up to 2,000 students, making them the largest bar careers events in the UK. The Fairs give students from all parts of the UK the opportunity to meet the nation’s leading chambers from their laptops. In addition to video walk-ins with chambers’ pupillage recruitment teams each Fair has six careers and commercial awareness virtual workshops delivered by leading barristers. |
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Mon 6 Dec, '21- |
Use LinkedIn Effectively for Your CareerIn this session, we will be guiding students through creating a profile and demonstrating how LinkedIn can effectively be used for networking and recruitment. |
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Mon 6 Dec, '21- |
Let’s Discuss InterviewsSH0.06Recognise what recruiters are looking for, prepare and research effectively for your interview Identify different type interview questions and possible approaches, and create a good impression. |
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Mon 6 Dec, '21- |
Wilkes Partnership Insight EveningBirminghamJoin us in Birmingham for an informal festive evening to learn more about the Wilkes Partnership and applying to be a Trainee Solicitor. |
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Tue 7 Dec, '21 - Wed 8 Dec, '21All-day |
LawCareersNetLIVE VirtualVirtually on AttendifyRuns from Tuesday, December 07 to Wednesday, December 08. The 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: £10 (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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Tue 7 Dec, '21- |
Let's Discuss Assessment CentresMembers 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 or share experiences of attending assessment centres. |
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Tue 7 Dec, '21- |
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 7 Dec, '21- |
Career at the Bar Seminar: Apply for PupillageHybrid Seminar Programme 'How to...' with New Square Chambers. Session on how to apply for pupillage. Email events@newsquarechambers.co.uk with your name, the session you would like to attend, whether you want to attend in person or virtually, and any reasonable adjustments. |
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Tue 7 Dec, '21- |
Careers in ConservationOperation Wallacea has run biodiversity research expeditions for the last 25 years to a series of sites (mainly biodiversity hotspots) worldwide (www.opwall.com), helping university students from around the world gain valuable experience and get their hands dirty with real biodiversity research. From dense jungle and European grasslands to coral reefs and Mediterranean seagrass meadows, our network of more than 200 academics assist in developing and leading cutting edge research projects that help to inform local conservation management strategies. Find out more. |
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Wed 8 Dec, '21 |
Charles Russell Speechlys London Open DayCome along to an open day to find out more about life at our firm. You’ll hear about what life is like as a trainee and from associates and partners across the firm about the breadth of work that we do. Our Early Careers team will also be on hand to answer any questions you have about our Training Contract application process. Deadline: 14 November 2021. |
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Wed 8 Dec, '21- |
HSBC Insights Series: Securities Services Internship and Graduate ProgrammeIn this virtual event, you will hear from our senior business leaders and current graduates on how we deliver regional and international services and handle end-to-end transactions in a way that protects our clients’ interests. They will share their insights into working in Securities Services and how to offer a better client service in a world that is more regulated and competitively challenging than ever. |
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Wed 8 Dec, '21- |
Self Reliance Part 3 - Surviving Setbacks and ChangeLearn how to understand and manage your stress, grow your self-acceptance and build your resilience. This is a pre-recorded session you will be emailed the link and resources - WATCH AT A TIME TO SUIT YOU. |
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Wed 8 Dec, '21- |
Let's Discuss CVs and ApplicationsSH0.06Members 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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