The City Law School Graduate courses Daisy Ricketts
GDL 2011/12 BPTC 2012/13 Monckton Chambers 2013 I studied Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and went on to work as a civil servant in the House of Lords, before leaving to pursue a career in the law. I took the Graduate Diploma in Law at City as the first step on the road to becoming a barrister. I chose The City Law School because it has an outstanding reputation for the GDL. City is recognised among many barristers’ chambers as providing the highest quality GDL course for those hoping to join the Bar. Sets of chambers recognise the quality and rigour of the course at City and studying at the School helped me develop the skills and experience I needed for a successful legal career. The education experience at City was outstanding: many members of academic staff are leaders in their fields. I also received helpful career guidance – tutors are always prepared to discuss and review students’ cvs and application forms. The School organises careers events for those on the GDL. The chambers’ evenings gave me an understanding of the work and atmosphere of many sets, allowing me to write better applications. The opportunity to do a range of pro bono work helped to improve my cv and demonstrate real advocacy experience. Studying in London provides greater opportunities to meet a broader range of practitioners and gives you easy access to courts of all levels. After completing the GDL at City I stayed on to study for the BPTC. My pupillage at Monckton Chambers begins in October 2013.
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