1. Careers in Law Kate Bassett

2. Timeline For Solicitors Academic Stage – A levels –Work Experience Apply to University - Non Law - Law Vocational Stage LPC GDL Training Contract

3. Timeline for Barristers Academic Stage - A levels - Work Experience/Debating/Mooting Apply to University Non Law Law Vocational Stage BPTC GDL Pupillage

4. Preparing Students for Law at HE –Solicitors –Work Experience –Attend law fairs and open days –Join University Law Society –Attend employer presentations –Attend legal careers presentations –Student membership of the Junior Lawyers Division –Mentoring schemes –Pro Bono and Community work –Legal Advice clinics –Interests outside law Barristers Apply for mini pupillages, Shadowing opportunities, Attending court Open Days Debating Mooting Marshalling Mentoring schemes Pro Bono and Community Work Legal Advice Clinics USE YOUR CAREERS SERVICE

5. Decision Time Academic Results Choice of University/Vocational Stage Provider – employer links Firms/Chambers Target Universities Funding Options Location Type of Firm/Organisation Client Type Gaining Experience Building Transferrable Skills Realistic Matching

6. Key Skills in the Legal Profession Solicitors Helpful attitude/enthusiasm/ability to smile Ask if you don’t understand Willingness to learn Attention to detail Doing what you are asked to do Common sense Ability to work in a team Sense of humour Efficiency Legal knowledge Barristers Academic Ability Written and oral communication skills Manipulate complex information Numerate Interpersonal Sound Judgement IT Professional responsibility Able to work with others Integrity Self starter

7. The Modern Lawyer Importance of Commercial Aptitude Professional Approach Negotiation Skills Marketing and Communication Skills Networking Skills Presentation Skills Client Care Skills

8. Wider reading Legal press Examples : The Lawyer The Lawyer 2B The Law Gazette Legal Week National Press Times Online Law Supplement Regional Press Yorkshire Post Business Section Leeds and Yorkshire Lawyer

9. Internet resources Law Careers Net Prospects Law includes information on working in the legal profession, and is an excellent resource to those who want to find out more about working in the all aspects of the legal sector (See “Sectors” - “Law”) TARGETjobs includes a useful legal careers section, with employer information. Chambers & Partners Student Guide Centre for Commercial Law the Legal 500 on line, plus details of overseas lawyersLaw Careers Net Prospects Law TARGETjobs Chambers & Partners Student Guide Centre for Commercial Law Junior Lawyers Division Legal Week Student edition students features on the legal profession and recruitment; listings of Top 50 firms and chambers Lawyer 2B Legal Resources in the UK: Legal Week includes legal news and job search The Lawyer magazine includes news / job search The Times Law Supplement online Legal 500 Guide to the legal market in over 70 countries. Recommendations of law firms and lawyers, and law firm directories. Law Society-find a solicitor A useful resource to find firms specialising in particular practice areas. Also a good way to track down firms which don’t advertise in the Training Contract and Pupillage Handbook. WikiJobsJunior Lawyers Division Legal Week Student edition Lawyer 2B Legal Resources in the UK: Legal Week The Lawyer magazine The Times Law Supplement online Legal 500 Guide Law Society-find a solicitor WikiJobs

10. The Solicitors Regulation Authority Roll on Friday anonymous insider information and gossip on the legal profession. Particularly useful for those interested in working for City and large commercial firms. Lex Survey background features on firms Law Centres Federation information about law centres and Volunteering and job opportunitiesThe Solicitors Regulation Authority Roll on Friday Lex Survey Law Centres Federation Specific Career information for Barristers The General Council of the Bar and its education and training websiteThe General Council of the Bareducation and training website Bar Standards Board Barrister Magazine The Court Service Faculty of Advocates Institute of Barristers' Clerks (IBC)Bar Standards Board Barrister Magazine The Court Service Faculty of Advocates Institute of Barristers' Clerks (IBC)

11. What BPP Offer Individual guidance Mock Interview service –Firm specific and Bar specific mocks arranged via Careers Service –1 hour with detailed feedback –Tutors and Consultants Employer events Industry specific information Pre entry guidance Buddy Scheme –Advice from BPP student buddy prior to interview Weekly newsletter and Careers Intranet –Interview feedback, vacancy database, notes/recordings of employer talks

12. BPP Initiatives Speed Networking Evenings Panel sessions with Employers Practice Area Specific Sessions Mentoring Schemes University Presentations Law Fair Paralegal/Alternatives Fair

13. Summary Academics Research Be Proactive Be Realistic Use The Careers Service