It's a busy week with a drop in session at the Duke of Cambrge, a mooting event, 2 presentations and a very exciting speaker event: Sir Trevor McDonald!

All events, except Sir Trevor McDonald, are open to Oxford students, members and non members of the Law Society alike. If you know a friend that might be interested in any of the events below, who isn't a Law Society member, please forward them this email. Thanks!

Contents

1. Allen & Overy Drop-in Session - Thursday 7th February
2. Law for Non-lawyers presentation - Tuesday 5th February 2008 @ 6.30pm
3. Mooting Masterclass sponsored by Brick Court Chambers - Wed 6th February @ 7pm
4. Asian Commercial Law Presentation sponsored by Jones Day - Thursday 7th February @ 6.30pm
5. Sir Trevor McDonald sponsored by Shearman & Sterlin - Friday 8th February @ 6.45pm

1. Allen & Overy Drop-in Session - Thursday 7th February

Allen & Overy are coming to the Duke of Cambridge for an informal chat and
drinks next THURSDAY from 3-5pm.

If you have a minute, pop in and get a brochure and have a drink (they’re free!). This is a great opportunity to ask them about vac schemes or training contracts; what its like at a magic circle firm…or just come and have a drink! We hope to see you there!

To guarantee a place, please email marta.wojnowska@some.ox.ac.uk by noon tomorrow (Tuesday).

2. Law for Non-lawyers presentation - Tuesday 5th February 2008 @ 6.30pm

Law is a career which welcomes all disciplines, so Addleshaw Goddard will be coming to talk to non-lawyers about the process of entering the profession. They will discuss the recruitment process as well as what transferable skills are needed to become a successful lawyer. Addleshaw Goddard will also talk about the nature of their business as a top city law firm, which is sure to be of interest to anyone thinking of a career in the law.

A buffet will be provided.
Venue: Massey Room, Balliol College
Please arrive in time for a 6.30pm start

3. Mooting Masterclass sponsored by Brick Court Chambers - Wed 6th February @ 7pm

This is a great chance to learn what mooting is all about WITHOUT THE PRESSURE of taking part. You will get a chance to watch a high quality moot argued by last term's prestigious Crown Office Mooting Competition finalists. The barristers from Brick Court will give feedback and tips to all regarding mooting technique helping you to prepare for a top quality moot.

You will also receive a FREE 28 PAGE MOOTING GUIDE created by the Oxford Law Society and Brick Court Chambers so you can always refer to this straightforward guide on how to moot.

Plus there's always the AMAZING FREE BUFFET!! Any questions, please email
the Master of Moots (warendra.balakrishnan@sjc.ox.ac.uk)

Please arrive in time for a 7pm start.
Venue: Borstar Hall, University College

4. Asian Commercial Law Presentation sponsored by Jones Day - Thursday 7th February @ 6.30pm

Commercial awareness: Asian legal market and future trends for 2008

Robert Thomson will be joining us from Jones Day and will present a short talk on the Asian legal market and how English qualified lawyers fit in and what the future trends are likely to be. Some good things to bring up in upcoming interviews!

Robert Thomson is Partner-in-Charge of the Hong Kong Office of Jones Day. He previously headed the Firm’s international litigation practice and has been Partner-in-Charge of the Firm’s London and Sydney Offices.

A light buffet will be provided.
Please arrive in time for a 6.30pm start.
Venue: Lecture Room 4, New College

5. Sir Trevor McDonald sponsored by Shearman & Sterlin - Friday 8th February @ 6.45pm

Until 2005, Sir Trevor McDonald was a newscaster with ITN, notable for having been the first black news anchor in the UK. Known for his clear, confident delivery and serious attitude, Sir Trevor is one of British television’s most trusted reporters. This is certainly reflected in the fact that he has won more awards than any other British broadcaster and gained knighthood in 1999. Since 2005, Sir Trevor has become associated with tabloid productions based loosely on newscasts or documentaries.

Sir Trevor McDonald is most famously known for being the main face of ITV News at Ten/Ten Thirty, and recently ITV confirmed that in January 2008, McDonald will return to ITV News and ITN to present the relaunched ITV News at Ten.

Please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.
Venue: Lecture Theatre, St Catherine's College Please bring your Law Society membership cards.

Hope to see you at the events.
Take care,
Cat Long

Publicity Secretary
Oxford Law Society