pre law fair talk wednesday 7 november 2012. james popplewell president sam mcginty national...
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Pre Law Fair Talk
Wednesday 7 November 2012
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James PopplewellPresident
Sam McGintyNational Representative
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About us• Formed in 2008•Represent Young Lawyers throughout Leicestershire•Arrange social, educational and networking events•Membership is free
www.ljld.co.uk
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So you want to be a Lawyer?
• Costs involved
• Salary expectations
• Competition for places
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How to get a Training Contract• Study hard, 2:1
• Work experience, legal or otherwise
• Volunteering/ pro bono opportunities
• Vacation Schemes
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Get the most out of the Law Fair• Prepare, research firms
• Attire
• Speak to people!
• Arrive on time
• Which firms are you interested in
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Get the most out of the Law Fair
• Go solo
• Introduce yourself
• Which firm to approach first
• First impressions
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Get the most out of the Law Fair• Be enthusiastic
• Be aware of time
• Contact information
• Copy of CV?
• Note of chat
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Questions to ask• Culture of the firm
• Graduate opportunities
• Travel/ secondment
• What makes the Firm unique
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• Why do they enjoy working in the legal industry
• Work in different offices
• Do they deal with recruitment? If not who does?
Questions to ask
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Questions NOT to ask• How much do you earn
• What does your firm do
• Tell me about the firm
• Is there a Friday night drinking culture
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Law Fair Tips
• Who is there from the Firm
• Selective questioning
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After the Law Fair
• Follow up email
• Get organised, know deadlines
• Worthwhile experience
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A Helping Hand
Open Day- 31 March 20132015 TC- 31 July 2013
2015 TC- Jan 2013 opens Vac Scheme- 31 March 20132015 TC- 31 July 2013
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A Helping Hand
No Vacation Scheme2014 TC- 31 January 2013
2015 TC- opens May 2013 2014 TC- Autumn 2013
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Committee
Iwan Williams Kirstie Berry Philppa Crane Andrew TomlinsonTom Lathom
YusufBobat
HannahCarter
SundipMeghani
NatashaSond
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Thanks for coming
www.ljld.co.uk