 E-mail: Ball tickets, this week's events, plus more!
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1. Ball TicketsIf you have not received an email confirming that you have a ticket to this term's ball in the London Aquarium, I am afraid you have been unsuccessful. Over 400 people balloted this term! Sorry to everyone who missed out. |
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2. Debate: Is there a future for the Independent Bar? Thursday 31st JanuaryThe Law Society is proud to introduce a completely new event to our members. Deciding between the Bar and a Solicitor's firm is a very difficult decision to make, and one which you feel pressurised to answer quite quickly. We are delighted to welcome Barrister Jeremy Stuart-Smith QC from 4 New Square Chambers and Tim Parkes, Litigation Partner at Herbert Smith to debate the issue "Is there a future for the Independent Bar?" This will be an exciting , insightful and helpful evening for anyone who is undecided or wanting to learn more about life as a barrister or solicitor. Thursday 31st January
Venue TBC
Please arrive at 6.20pm for a 6.30pm start |
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3. Allen and Overy drop in Session - Thusday 7th FebruaryThis is an unmissable opportunity if you wouls ike to find out more about one of the world's leading commercial firms - Allen and Overy. If you are considering a career in Law, thinkin about aplying for an open day, vacation placement or training contract, or have already submitted an applications for, don't miss this chance to get to know some members of the firm. Reax, enjoy and drink, and ask as many questions as possible! This may be your only chance to speak to te firm before any upcoming interviews so make sure you make the most of it. Thursday 7th February
3-5pm @ The Duke of Cambridge, Little Clarendon Street
For more information and to signup for the drop in session please email marta.wojnowska@some.ox.ac.uk. |
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4. LawCareers.net - Introduction to becoming a lawyer evening - 25th FebruaryAre you a first year law student or in the penultimate year of another degree?
Have you pondered becoming a lawyer? If so the time to act is NOW!
LawCareers.Net the leading providers of information to future lawyers is
running an introduction to becoming a lawyer on Monday February 25th in
Cambridge. The event, LawCareers.Net - Basic Training offers a comprehensive
guide to becoming a lawyer in one evening session that features LawCareers.Net,
four law firms and a law school. Law recruits earlier than any other sector -
make sure you don't miss the boat! To attend you must pre-register. All details
can be found at: http://www.lawcareers.net/Information/BasicTraining/. |
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5. NEW! The Gherkin Guide to Securing a Training ContractDear Law Society Members, We are two Lawyers currently working at a Magic Circle Firm and Mid-Sized City Firm in London. Five years ago when we were going through the stressful process of applying for Vacation Schemes and Training Contracts, we wished an honest, practical guide existed based on first-hand experience. The Gherkin Guide fills this void, reveals the inside secrets to success and will give students the competitive edge during the recruitment process. Buy before the 14th February 2008 for a special online introductory price of only £12.50!! (RRP:£14.99). Available online at: www.GherkinLaw.com (and at Hammicks, Blackwells, Waterstones, WH Smith and Wildy & Sons legal bookshops). Kind regards, Gherkin Guides
info@gherkinlaw.com |
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Have a good week!
Kind regards, Cat Long
Publicity Secretary
Oxford Law Society |
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