Opportunities
Opportunities
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This page is regularly updated with internal and external opportunities that we think our Warwick Law School students may be interested in. Please ensure you have a regular glance through to check if there is anything of relevance to you.
Opportunities for Warwick Law School Students
Understanding Wellbeing – A Module for all Warwick Students
The University has launched a new online, Open Access, not for credit module on ‘Understanding Wellbeing’. The module is available for all students (UG and PG), and it is meant to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of wellbeing as well as useful tools and resources to explore and cultivate it. Although not giving credits towards degree completion, the module is accredited, so if students do the whole module and pass the online tests, they will get recognition of the module on their transcripts (if they don’t want to do that, they can just access the resources at will as well).
Warwick Internship Programme
UK based internship opportunities – now open to register your interest. WIP interns gain valuable work experience and a learning opportunity, developing their knowledge of the workplace and transferable skills that will help them with career decisions. Find out more and register your interestLink opens in a new window.
International Youth Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden: November 21 - 24 2022
Appalled by the Russian assault on Ukraine, yet strengthened in our resolve to stand up for peace and democracy, we invite you and some 25 other young people from the cities, suburbs, and the countryside of Europe to a four-day conference. The overall goal for the conference is to stand up for an open and democratic society, to empower people, and to resist the pessimistic ideas of nationalism and polarisation. Find out more and apply. Deadline: 16 August 2022
Guru Nanak Social Mobility Scholarships
Mukhtiar Singh in collaboration with the Sikh Education Council are pleased to open the Guru Nanak Social Mobility Scholarship for applications. Applicants should provide a completed application from, references and one page covering letter as well as an essay on the following topic; 'The welcome to Ukrainian refugees is uniquely compassionate. Discuss'. The scholarship is open to those who are studying or have completed a law degree or GDL. Find out moreLink opens in a new window. Deadline: 5 September 2022
Warwick Hyperloop is Recruiting!
We are looking for lawyers to join our business team, especially to help with drafting sponsorship agreements, drafting invoice templates and purchase order documentation and to check we are complying with various company regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for you to put the knowledge you already have into practice and to gain a taste of working for a reputable organisation as a lawyer, developing old and gaining new skills in the process. The aim of this project is to develop Elon Musk's Hyperloop transportation concept so that we can innovate and show off our technology to renowned companies at the European Hyperloop Week competition in summer 2022.
Interested? Fill in our online formLink opens in a new window. Email Warwick HyperloopLink opens in a new window if you have any questions.
Paid Tutoring Opportunity for students
Paid tutoring opportunity that might be of interest to law students particularly those interested in working with individuals and making a difference.Government funded scheme to give tutoring to kids in underprivileged areas with a focus on maths, English and science.
Work for Frontline
Frontline is a social work charity. Their mission is to create social change for children who do not have a safe or stable home. They envision a society where no child’s life outcomes will be affected by the familial or social background, and they do this by training graduates who would like to become qualified social workers. Our two-year, salaried social work training programme offers you a unique opportunity to work directly with children and families, helping them make positive changes in their lives. You will qualify as a social worker and complete a fully-funded MSc in Advanced Relationship-Based Social Work Practice with Children and Families.
Find out more and applyLink opens in a new window.
Below are Frontline events/opportunities that you can register for using the links below:
- The Graduate Internship: The graduate internship is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain paid experience in the charity and recruitment sectors. This is for graduates during September-March. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
- The Summer Internship : This paid opportunity will give 15 students driven to make a difference the chance to gain experience in the charity sector. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
- The Campus Brand Manager Role : You will paid to help raise Frontline’s profile on your university campus and raise awareness of our mission to create social change. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
- Insight Days: Keep on the look out for these events which allow you to gain more understanding about social work. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
Do you think you could be a social worker? Complete a skills quizLink opens in a new window and potentially win a £50 Uber Eats Voucher.
Warwick Mediation training course – online
June, July and August dates (including weekend and evening options)
Warwick Mediation is delighted to offer a limited number of places on a subsidised online accredited mediator training course open to staff and students and guests. No experience necessary - full training given. Mediation skills are increasingly sought by law firms and this course gives many transferable skills in communication.The usual cost of the course through other providers is £1500 but places are being offered to all Warwick staff and students (and to guests subject to prior approval) for £500 (plus £50 for Civil Mediation Council/International Mediation Institute accreditation assessment if required).
Email with your completed
Warwick Summer School
17 July-6 August 2022. An exciting summer opportunity, which combines academic enhancement with a fun social programme at a top UK university and the opportunity to gain academic credit. Our three-week Summer School delivered in the Heart of England at the beautiful University of Warwick campus, and is open to anyone over 18 years of age. Students participating in the Summer School can choose from a range of introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in areas of Economics, Sciences, Social Sciences and Business.
Students will experience: Networking with like-minded peers from around the world; Three weeks of teaching from world renowned academics; An eye opening evening lecture seriesLink opens in a new window with outstanding guest speakers; A fun and engaging social programmeLink opens in a new window which includes a day trip to London at no extra cost, along with the opportunity to participate in additional trips to Oxford, the theatre, the Cotswolds and Bath. Current Warwick students and alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on tuition fees.
Now Recruiting: The Times Final Year Student Survey 2023 University Manager
High Fliers Research, in association with The Times, is looking for a well-connected, hard working and highly organised individual to represent us as University Campus Manager. The role commences September 2022 and is open to students who will be entering their final year from this date (graduating September 2023).
The ideal candidate will be sociable and have a good knowledge of their campus, with connections to a variety of societies and clubs. They must be able to plan and organise efficiently; and have the ability to work independently using their initiative to deliver the task at hand on time and to a high standard, alongside their studies. Excellent communication and leadership skills are imperative, as the main task will involve recruiting, managing and motivating your own team of fellow students in order to generate results that are used in the prestigious Times Top 100 Graduate Employers directory and website. Candidates must be committed to achieving results and have the interpersonal skills to excel. They must also be dedicated and able to give 2-8 hours of work per week, depending on the time of year.
Irwin Mitchell Digital Brochure 2022
At Irwin Mitchell we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a group of like-minded, friendly people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. It’s an exciting time to join the legal profession, which is going through some of the most radical changes in its history. At Irwin Mitchell we offer training contracts & work placements in 11 cities across the UK. We value colleagues for who they are and what they bring. Many of our lawyers come from a non-legal background, so we welcome applications from all graduates and undergraduates. For more information about us, our training contract opportunities and relevant case studies from our current trainees, take a look at our digital brochureLink opens in a new window.
Linklaters Brand Ambassador
After the amazing success of the 2020 and 2021 campaigns, Linklaters are returning with the Brand Ambassador development programme specifically to help students who have a passion for Linklaters enhance their personal and professional growth. It will also put students in the best position to apply for a role at Linklaters during or after the programme. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
Warwick Foundation Studies – In-sessional English
Warwick Foundation Studies offers a range of English Language programmes to help international students in developing their Academic English.
Generic English Language Support - Workshops and group classes in Writing and Reading, Speaking and Listening. Classes in Dissertation writing and presentation skills in Term 3. Students must pre-register using the online formLink opens in a new window. Email contact: insessional@warwick.ac.uk
AIESEC Warwick is Recruiting
We are the world’s largest youth-led organisation. AIESEC, founded in 1948, is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We believe that youth is the key to shaping a better future, so we provide students with the opportunity to activate their leadership qualities through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments. As a member of AIESEC, you will be able to learn by doing, gaining transferable practical skills in an environment similar to a start-up. Our members gain experience in fields such as sales, marketing, and customer management.
After being selected, new members will officially become a part of AIESEC in Warwick and will get to participate in our weekly meetings and in all of our activities. On the national level, many in-person conferences are organised and enable Aiesecers from across the UK to meet each other and share their experiences together.
Find out moreLink opens in a new window | Join the Whatsapp GroupLink opens in a new window for updates on events and activities | Apply online via our online formLink opens in a new window.
Student Innovation Tools
Check out our range of digital programmes such as the Steps to Start up programme for those looking to learn about social enterprise projects and developments and our Start-Up Sherpas programme which requires a 25 minute a day commitment across 16 weeks with opportunities to actively quit. We are also looking for paid evaluators to complete this pilot programme and get paid in the process.
Coursera at Warwick
Choose from over 3,000 courses and 400 1-2 hour Guided Projects. We’ve collaborated with Coursera to offer all students access to 1 free online course from many of the top institutions in the world and an unlimited number of 1-2 hour Guided Projects. Academics at Warwick have carefully selected a range of courses that will enable you to expand your knowledge in an area of interest while developing new skills. There is no cost to enrol in this programme.
The Forage
The Forage provide opportunities for students to gain work related experience via its work simulations and the opportunity to explore sectors and roles that interest you. You can use them to extend your law/other module learning and skill development. The virtual work simulations are freely available to anyone and can be done at a time/place to suit you (fits around your academic and other commitments). There are no entry criteria (or application process) and they typically involve around 5-6 hours to complete the practical tasks, activities, assessment and reflection. You get a certificate for programmes completed.
The programmes have been developed (with employers) to provide an insight into their organisation/work and include tasks and activities like those undertaken by graduate trainees. The Forage offers programmes across a wide range of job sectors including an extensive range of legal programmes and can help you gain insight into the relationship between theory and practice, develop important skills (e.g., research, drafting, analytical skills) and help position you for other opportunities like insight and open days, vacation schemes, mini-pupillages and other employer-based work experience. The programmes are particularly useful for postgraduates and other students who may find it difficult to access/compete for employer-based schemes. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
30 Minute Chat
30 Minute Chat is a platform connecting law students with lawyers for one-off 30 minute career chats for free. Set up by an ex-Allen & Overy lawyer, one student who was struggling with applications described it as the best resource she found before landing her training contract. Check out the resource and the opportunity it provides to set up a discussion with a practising lawyer. Find out more.Link opens in a new window
Lincoln’s Inn Mini Pupillage Grant Scheme
The Inn is very pleased to announce the launch of our Mini Pupillage Grant Scheme which will offer financial assistance to students wishing to undertake mini pupillages who would otherwise not be able to afford to. Grants are intended to assist with the costs of travel and accommodation, as well as a clothing allowance if needed. You do not need to be a member of the Inn to be eligible. Applications are open all year round.
For full details including how to apply, please visit our websiteLink opens in a new window.
Tours: Tours for prospective students take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.30am, 11.00am and 3.30pm. More information including how to book can be found on our websiteLink opens in a new window.
Middle Temple Student Tours
Middle Temple offers tours to students in both large and small groups. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
Graduates First
University of Warwick have partnered with Graduates First, granting Warwick students free access to a range of practice psychometric and personality tests commonly used by employers as part of the recruitment and selection process. They offer a range of free aptitude, personality and psychometric tests and assessment centre practice activitiesLink opens in a new window for students and recent graduates, plus practice video interviewsLink opens in a new window including competency-based, strengths-based, and industry-specific interviews.
Register with Graduates First for freeLink opens in a new window.
The Corporate Law Academy Application Service Platform
TCLA is the UK’s leading online learning platform and 53 000-member community for aspiring lawyers. If you’re on a journey to secure a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract at a leading firm, TCLA is the perfect service for you. It offers a wide variety of resources and courses that could help aspiring lawyers. Since 2018, TCLA team has helped thousands of aspiring lawyers secure training contracts with leading UK law firms.
TCLA offer a wide range of services aimed at helping you break into the legal profession. From offering in-depth training courses, 300+ success past applications and a network of like-minded people via TCLA’s forum, TCLA Premium is the ultimate service for aspiring lawyers. TCLA are offering an exclusive 30% discount on their Premium service - the most they’ve ever offered. Use the following Warwick specific links: BronzeLink opens in a new window | GoldLink opens in a new window.
Free Student Membership: The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
CIArb is an international centre of excellence for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Student membership is completely free and open to anyone currently studying at a university or other higher education institute. It may be of particular interest to law students who want to train to become either an Adjudicator, Mediator or Arbitrator (International and Domestic). CIArb student membership shows a strong commitment to the values and standards of dispute avoidance and resolution. By becoming a student member, you become part of an international community and can benefit from a range of services and support.
Warwick Volunteers
Whether you have been a member before or are looking to volunteer for the first time we are excited to have you join us. We have loads of projects getting started and more to come throughout the year, so we really hope you’ll find some projects to get involved with! Having volunteered since my first year, I’ve had a really great experience and I hope you will too.
Sprint Programme
Open to both UG & PG female students. Sprint is an immersive female personal development programme for university students across 7 online sessions. Designed by The Springboard Consultancy in conjunction with Oxford and Cambridge universities in part to help address the gender pay gap imbalance and to equip students with the skills required to enable them to accelerate their potential in all areas of life including academic, personal and career as well as developing a positive mind-set.
Find out moreLink opens in a new window including schedules and details of the application process.
Quadrant Basics in Ten - QBiT Series 2
Each video is a specific commercial disputes topic honed to a dynamic 10 minute bitesize 'what you need to know'. It would be really useful for any student accessing the topic for the first time, or anyone looking for a quick refresher in a certain area. The first part of our second series of QBiTs starts with three videos and considers the following subjects:
- What is Force Majeure?Link opens in a new window - Gemma Morgan
- What is Tracing?Link opens in a new window - Paul Downes QC
- How to Stop a Winding Up PetitionLink opens in a new window - Nicola Allsop
Exclusive Video Interview Course Available to Warwick Students
This self-paced, online course is here to help you excel and present your best self. It will guide you through with inside tips, videos, examples, and real questions that have been asked at top companies. You’ll learn what hiring managers are looking for, how to set up your tech for maximum impact online, and how to answer tough questions. You’ll also have the chance to answer some questions and gain real-time feedback. VirtualSpeech have very kindly provided the University with a limited number of licences to access this course and we are making these available to you on a first come first served basis.
Find out more and applyLink opens in a new window. (Please note, you will need to be logged in to your Warwick account to access this.)
The Times High Fliers: Paid Research
Are you in your final year of an undergraduate degree? Are you researching your career options and applying for graduate positions? Yes? Then we want to pay for your feedback!
Student Focus, in association with The Times newspaper, is the nationwide student research programme on graduate recruitment. We require final year students specifically from the University of Warwick. Finalists are well paid for completing online questionnaires about their job-hunting experiences and can earn £10 for each completed questionnaire. Places are strictly limited and taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so register todayLink opens in a new window!
Signing up takes no longer than a minute and registration closes once the required number of students have signed up. Please check your inbox for a validation email upon completion of the signup process.
E-Mentoring & Networking
Warwick’s alumni e-mentoring service can help students and graduates build their networks and expand their opportunities. Whether you’re looking for guidance at a challenging time in your career, a new skill for your CV or an opportunity to share the benefit of your experience, you will quickly find positive benefits of this exclusive service for alumni and students of the University of Warwick.
Hogan Lovells’ Virtual Internship
Open to anyone and everyone, our virtual internship will give you a better understanding of what we do here as you take on a few trainee-level tasks. It’s quick, easy to access and there’s no application process. Available all year.
Mooting Opportunities
Mooting is an advocacy competition which enables you to develop your communication, teamwork, and legal research skills. While developing your core competencies, mooting is also highly regarded by employers, making it an excellent addition to any application.
Job Vacancies through myAdvantage
Find job and work experience opportunities aimed at Warwick students through myAdvantage which has a variety of job and work experience opportunities in the legal sector but also in other more general areas too.
Critical Lawyers at Warwick
Get involed with CLAW, an association run by Warwick Law School students aiming to provide a platform for accessing 'alternative' careers to commercial law.
Bright Network Academy
A free e-learning platform in partnership with University of Warwick, full of expert advice to help you prepare for the world of work and graduate applications. Learn new abilities and impress leading employers.
Global Connections Community
We've created a Global Connections Community on Microsoft Teams, to help you to connect with Warwick students from around the world. A great way to stay connected; have fresh conversations with new people; and to meet people outside your halls or your course! The Global Connections Community is for ALL students at Warwick - wherever you're from, whoever you are, this space is for you! So come on in and join the conversations!
Find out more and sign up for our virtual events.Link opens in a new window
GIDE: French-English Law Essay Prize
Gide is delighted to announce that it is collaborating with The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn ("Gray's Inn) to launch a French-English Law Essay Prize. The topic for the prize will focus on a comparison of law relevant to commercial transactions in the French and English legal systems. The winner of the competition will receive a prize of £1,500 plus a two-week paid internship with Gide's London office; the runner-up will receive a prize of £1,000. The prize is open to individuals in full time legal education for less than six years at the time of submission of the essay. Deadline: 31 August 2022
For further information, the essay title and how to apply please visit their website.Link opens in a new window