Third year student Jessica Baxter Clucas shares the summary that she has created on the various Chambers advertising Pupillage through the Pupillage Gateway.
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‘The University of Derby has widened my aspirations and my goals’ – Maria Hanif on My Law Experience (so far..)
Second year Law student Maria Hanif talks of her experience as a BAME student who is first generation to go to University. She discusses the lessons she has learned so far and how her aspirations have developed since beginning her…
The Lawyer Portal (TLP)
Second Year Law Student Shadelle Dickson-Morris, The Lawyer Portal’s rep for Derby Law School, writes a brief introduction to TLP outlining its benefits and why you should get involved! What is TLP? Hi, I’m Shadelle. I am a current second…
Obtaining a Scholarship for the Bar – Katie Goldstraw
One of the challenges to becoming a barrister can often relate to funding. Katie Goldstraw is a recent first class graduate of Derby Law School who is now studying the Bar Practice Course LLM at the University of Law, Manchester as a Headridge Scholar from the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn. In this blog, Katie gives her insight into the scholarship process as well as some tips on how you too can be successful in achieving your goals.
Succeeding in Employability during a Pandemic
Succeeding in employability during a pandemic was always going to be challenging. In this blog post, Hadyeh Tarigat, a recent graduate of Derby Law School gives her top hints and tips on how to make the most of the opportunities that Covid 19 has provided for law students.
Surviving Law: Student Skills Masterclass Scheme
Alexander Wood During the induction week and the first week of teaching the Student Skills Masterclasses Team delivered our first session to the Foundation, First and Second year Law Students. This talk consisted of the team (Alexander Wood, Barrie Archer,…
Matthew Bettany on Blackstone’s National Criminal Advocacy Competition
When I heard that the “Blackstone’s National Criminal Advocacy Competition” was a thing in my first year, I immediately decided I wanted to do it. I love competitions and it’s the competitive nature of law that draws me to it.…
Perspectives of a Law Student: Remus Mihailescu
My name is Remus and I’m currently a third year law student at Derby Law School. I have recently been successful in obtaining a training contract with Weightmans LLP, a top 45 UK law firm, achievement which required much dedication,…