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Gareth Warmingham Senior Lecturer. What makes a good solicitor? Team work and people skills Communication and listening Research, analysis, problem-solving.

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1 Gareth Warmingham Senior Lecturer

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3 What makes a good solicitor? Team work and people skills Communication and listening Research, analysis, problem-solving & decision making Ability to organise and prioritise Self-motivation and initiative Commercial Awareness Confidence

4 Maximising your chances of success Focus on your exams Get legal work experience Research employers thoroughly Use your careers service Update and tailor your CV Keep up-to-date with legal issues/develop commercial awareness

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6 88% of our students graduating 2009 had training contracts or were in legal work within a few months of graduation Over 3,000 legal vacancies a year on our exclusive database Over 3,000 work placements to enhance employability Most successful national specialist legal careers service The No 1 law school for a 1 st class career

7 Better connected We train lawyers and only lawyers Exclusive partnership with 4 of 5 top global law firms National and regional network covering full range of practice areas We know the market and so will you

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9 World-class training for lawyers of tomorrow Innovation to deliver real-world learning environment Superior exam results Flexibility to fit in with your life Confidence and skills for practice

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11 Gain a competitive edge with our world-class LPC Uniquely designed to mirror practice Three specialist, career-focused routes: Commercial and private Corporate Legal aid

12 Gain a competitive edge with our world-class LPC Extensive range of electives Real life scenarios Unique ‘Introduction to Professional Practice’ programme

13 Maximise your potential to succeed Small workshops with one-to-one tutor support and feedback Multi-media resources for private study Award-winning pro bono Commercial awareness programmes

14 Full-time 1 year course 40 hours study per week Four 2.5 hour workshops per week 2-day or 4-day LPC available in all centres

15 Part-time 16 month or 2 year courses 20 hours study per week Evening, day or weekend

16 NEW for 2011 2 Year Supervised-Mode Independent online study with 1- 2-1 tutor supervision 2 year course Only 8 days of required attendance over 2 years

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18 Future Lawyers Association Guaranteed place on our courses Head start for your career Inside track on the legal world Free membership www.college-of-law.co.uk/futurelawyers

19 Come and chat with us Open days Centre visits Careers and law fairs Webinars Find us on Follow us on Visit www.college-of-law.co.uk/events

20 Our centres www.college-of-law. co.uk/locations YorkManchesterLondon Moorgate London BloomsburyGuildfordChester BirminghamBristol

21 How to apply Prospectus p 29 Full-time Apply online through the Central Applications Board at www.lawcabs.co.uk www.lawcabs.co.uk Applications are accepted from 1 October 2010 First round closing date is 1 December 2010

22 How to apply Part-time and S-mode Direct to the College www.college-of-law.co.uk/LPC Part-time applications are accepted from early October 2010 S-mode applications are accepted from mid September 2010 for February 2011 start

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