The Next Generation of OW Lawyers

Each year, the Elizabethan Club sponsors a number of places at the OW Lawyers’ Dinner for Remove and Sixth Form pupils who are interested in studying Law at University. Below are a selection of letters of thanks from those pupils who attended the dinner this year.

The Lawyers’ Dinner was a window into a world which I strive to enter. It was fascinating to get to talk to other Westminsters who had crossed the bridge into university and beyond, gain perspectives on what I should expect going into university and hear how to go from university into a potential career in law. I thoroughly enjoyed the keynote talk by a female solicitor, speaking about how her life as a solicitor was enabled by Westminster, despite the barriers to women in the profession. Most of all I was amazed by how these professionals stayed in contact with the wider school community, whilst also working full time. A thoroughly worthwhile experience. Thank you for the opportunity. Yours sincerely,

Jonny

Thank you very much for the opportunity to attend the annual OW Lawyers’ Dinner at the Carlton Club – I had a wonderful time! Meeting with Old Westminster lawyers was highly eye-opening and informative, and I greatly enjoyed the richly historic setting and sumptuous four-course dinner. I was surprised to learn of the different pathways taken by the OWW to enter the legal profession, having studied subjects ranging from History to Biochemistry at the undergraduate level at university. I also gained clarity on different aspects of the legal profession, including day-to-day life as a solicitor, barrister, or member of a law firm, and was enlightened by Mr Bailey himself about the critical thinking skills that are acquired when studying Law in university. Overall, the Dinner has reinforced my interest in Law as a career. I would recommend it to any aspiring prospective young lawyers and Law students at Westminster, and greatly appreciate having been able to attend this year! Yours sincerely,

Melissa

Thank you very much for allowing me to join the OW Lawyers’ Dinner — I had a really interesting evening. I appreciated the opportunity to dine at the Carlton Club and the most illuminating part of the evening was being able to sit down for a couple of hours and chat to the lawyers who had all been in my position some years ago. The advice and tips they gave were invaluable and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I came away with a clearer picture of the next steps I need to take if I, ultimately, decide to become a lawyer. I thought Emily Reid (the speaker for the evening) was fascinating and I especially enjoyed hearing about her views on the effect of Artificial Intelligence on the legal profession. I was made to feel very welcome. Thank you to Mr Bailey for accompanying us and to the Elizabethan Club for organising my attendance at the event. Yours faithfully,

William

I would like to give my many thanks for such a wonderful and insightful evening. Apart from advice I shall heed for years to come, the evening was filled with laughs and stories that I shall remember just as fondly. If it's anything like what I was privy to, I cannot wait to become an OW myself. What a vibrant, inspiring and excellently funny lot! Whether I go on to win a Nobel prize, Crufts, an Oscar, or even the local pie competition the Elizabethan Club has its slot secured in my acceptance speech. Warmest thanks,

Gracie