Lawyers with Disabilities Division

Lawyers with Disabilities Division of the Law Society(LDD) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for people with disabilities - including would-be solicitors.  They run a Mentoring Scheme and offer Networking opportunities......read more

Vanessa Vivian-Shaw  July 2010

Government Legal Service - Trainee scheme.

The GLS trainee application process is now open.  Read more about the application timetable and links to further information.

The future of the legal profession

In his recently published book The End of Lawyers? Richard Susskind (Emeritus Professor of Law at Gresham College) examines the radical changes he forsees for the legal profession, arguing that it will not continue in its current format.  Read more ....published extracts [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [Part 6]   (I also have a copy of the book in the Career Development Centre if you wish to read it in full).
 In response Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO EntrepreneurLawyer) argues that the current climate of change presents opportunities for enlightend lawyers to become 'Super Lawyers'.

Vanessa Vivian-Shaw  July 2010

Amicus - lawyers for justice on death row.

Are you interested in gaining work experience in the USA or working on US cases from the UK?  Amicus is a charity assisting in providing legal representation for prisoners on death row.  Follow the link to see how UK Law students can get involved.  Amicus

Getting work experience

Volunteering is a great way to gain valuable work experience in your chosen career area.  It allows you to discover what it is really like to work in a particular area or for a particular company.  It also provides a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your worth and make valuable industry contacts.  Interested?  Check out the Skills for Justice 'How to Guide' on volunteering in the Criminal Justice System. 

Vanessa Vivian-Shaw   July 2010

So you want to be a lawyer?

Do you know what working as a lawyer actually involves?
are you sure of the steps you have to take to qualify as a solicitor or barrister?

So you want to be a lawyer?
Do you know what working as a lawyer actually involves? And are you sure of the steps you have to take to qualify as a solicitor or barrister? If not, then read on because this, the fourth edition of The Lawyer Guide to a Career in Law, contains all you need to know about securing your dream job.....  [read more]

Lawyer 2B  July 2010