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NEWS Kaplan Law School applies to offer BVC Kaplan Law School, the London-based provider of Nottingham Law School’s awardwinning Legal Practice Course and Graduate Diploma in Law, has announced that it will seek to offer the Nottingham Law School Bar Vocational Course (BVC) from Autumn, 2010.

Nottingham Law School’s BVC has the highest rate of students going into Pupillage among all BVC providers, with 47% obtaining Pupillage in 2007, twice the average.The head of Nottingham’s successful BVC, James Wakefield, will launch the course at Kaplan Law School in London. He has already joined the school to apply for BVC validation and is also teaching on the LPC.

Majority of Law Students willing to work overseas

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Having all been aspiring lawyers at one point, we know how frustrating it is to read blatantly bias information. After reading about the fiftieth ‘amazing’ training contract or the ‘outstanding’ teaching methods of every institution, it was either everything out there was brilliant or we just weren’t getting good information. Once we came to a pretty obvious conclusion, we set about gathering information on every topic of interest, whether law schools, law firms,

barristers chambers, areas of law...(the list goes on). Our website now contains all of this information, painstakingly gathered over the last weeks and months.

We knew the only way to get honest accounts was to ask the people that were there, so we asked them! Cue several months and many late nights and here we are, information in tow. We really hope if you haven’t already taken a look at the site that you do. We really think it will help you to make some well informed decisions, whether choosing which law school, law firm or area of law you’re destined for. I just wish it had been around when I was looking!

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Seven out of 10 law students say that they would consider taking a job abroad, while more than 80% fear that the problems affecting the UK economy are set to get to worse.The US tops the list of the countries that students would be most likely to go to with 38% of the vote, according to an annual survey carried out

by The College of Law, the largest postgraduate legal training organisation in the UK and Europe.This is followed by Australia with 18% and the UAE with 13% while South Africa, India and China come at the bottom of the wish list, with 2%, 3% and 7% respectively.

Pannone launches Partnership with the College of Law Internationally-renowned Manchester law firm, Pannone LLP, has announced it is launching a unique programme of bespoke training with The College of Law, to be run from the College’s new centre in the city from September 2009.The College will provide both Pannone’s year-long Legal Practice Course and their Professional Skills Course to all of the firm’s future lawyers, ensuring a smooth transition across all stages of prequalification training.

Both programmes will be tailored to Pannone’s requirements, combining selected electives to match the specialisms of the firm, and will train prospective lawyers to understand Pannone’s culture, procedures and precedents. In addition, the firm’s partners will have direct input to the programmes to ensure that trainees have first hand experience of what it is like to work at the firm.

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PLANNING FOR PUPILLAGE

by Fiona Fulton, Head of Education, Inner Temple

Wise words from the Head of Education With approximately 500 first-six pupillage places available and around 2000 students on the Bar Vocational course (BVC) each year, it’s fair to say that competition for pupillage places is stiff!

However, all the best things in life are worth fighting for, and for those of you who succeed in gaining pupillage, then a career at the Bar can be one of the most rewarding jobs available. So how do you decide if being a barrister is right for you and give yourself the best shot at securing pupillage?

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Southampton

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Research. It’s important to get as much information as you can at an early stage about the academic and personal qualities and abilities a barrister requires, the stages of training involved and the necessary commitment in terms of time and resources.

Prepare early. Some chambers/organisations use GCSE and A-level results in their pupillage selection process as an indicator of consistency in academic achievement. A 2:2 may get you a place on the BVC but you should aim for a 2:1 minimum to give yourself a better chance of securing pupillage. Make sure you know application schedules for pupillage and the BVC and that you have thoroughly researched the chambers/organisations to which you are applying.

Stand out from the crowd. Whilst studying, use your extracurricular activities to demonstrate your public-speaking / performance abilities.

Debating, mooting, drama and anything that

shows leadership qualities will make your application stand out from the rest.

Work experience. Mini-pupillage gives you an insight into what a barrister actually does and can help you decide if it’s the life for you.

Additionally, when applying for pupillage, experience of mini-pupillages will demonstrate your commitment to a career at the Bar as will voluntary work with your local law centre, the Citizens Advice Bureau or the Free Representation Unit.

The Inns of Court. Although you don’t need to join one of the four Inns of Court until the May before you begin the BVC, make the most of the opportunities they offer. Set up an Inn Society at your University if you don’t already have one; participate in any mooting or debating competitions they organise for university teams; attend careers information events hosted by the Inns, or arrange a speaker to come to your University so you can learn more and meet practising barristers. Between them, the four Inns of Court award just under £4 million a year to help students study for the conversion course (CPE/GDL) and / or BVC. Make sure you find out the deadlines for applications and apply!

Once a member, make use of the advocacy

opportunities at your Inn to improve your skills.

Your Inn may also offer advice on pupillage applications as well as arrange a mock interview for you prior to pupillage interviews.

If at first you don’t succeed…try, try again.

Tenacity and commitment are two essential qualities in a practising barrister. Good luck!

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Both the LPC and BVC are offered on a full and part time basis, while the GDL is available via a full time, distance learning and E-learning route.

The School also offers a comprehensive range of Masters (LLM) programmes.

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LLB & GDL ARTICLE

Converting to Law?

by Paul Harris

BEWARE OF THE MODULE MUDDLE

by Hannah Barnet

Tailor your elective modules

Choosing a GDL/CPE provider The Law conversion course is essentially a condensed version of the LLB, being the equivalent of two years undergraduate study crammed into one. Although the course content will be very similar wherever you go, other factors can vary hugely depending on the provider you choose.

Whether it is the location, teaching style or facilities provided, institutions can vary widely in almost every area. For example, some schools do closed book exams, others do open book. Some schools have 9am lectures and others don’t. Some will charge £3000 whilst others up to £7000. As such, it is very importance that you consider your options and make the right choice. There are 44 different places to study the GDL so finding the right one for you can be a very difficult and time-consuming process.

To find out more about each school, go to our GDL section and read the reviews of every provider in great detail.

When faced with the vast array of electives available during your LLB, don’t simply pick the modules that your friends are doing or have the reputation of being ‘easy’.

Elective choices hold much weight when firms consider candidates and can often be the key difference between you and another applicant.

Firstly, ensure that the modules you pick are relevant to the career path that you plan to take.

However, this can be easier said than done. It is fairly unlikely that at the end of your first year during your LLB you will be certain about which area of law you want to work in.

The more work experience you can do in a variety of places the better as it will help you to judge which area of law suits you best and what sort of environment you desire to work in.

This will help you to tailor your elective modules around what career you plan to take and will make you more attractive to potential employers.

may also be able to give you advice about what electives are best to meet your objectives.

It is also worth looking back at your University’s past papers for modules you are considering or to do some reading into that particular area to give you an idea of what you are letting yourself in for.

Employers will always question your choices Talking to students that have done the modules you are considering is also very useful, as getting an insight into what areas you will study and their thoughts on the modules will undoubtedly have an impact on your decision.

University career centres and law school staff

Firms are looking at you as a person with only a limited amount of information. As such, you need to be able to back up everything they are likely to ask. Your module choices and your reasoning behind them will be common ground.

Think carefully about what you want to achieve from your LLB and how others may perceive your choices. You’ll avoid the module muddle that so many get sucked into.

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Well there was an induction day at first

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And those students seem relatively normal, though there are obviously sprinklings of the usual stereotypes (as with university). For example, there's the sizeable minority who look as if they were kidnapped at the age of 18, detained in Abercrombie & Fitch and left to fend for themselves for three years thus now sport the look of English people trying to look like American people trying to look English.

But maybe it's because, as future lawyers, they feel confused by the international legal domain of the City, in which US and UK firms compete with and emulate one another.

Perhaps not. In all seriousness, it's a good bunch of people and is much like university. The simple fact is that we're all in the same boat. To say there's any Oxbridge domination would be a shortsighted remark and even if there were, it's not something overtly noticeable.

The same applies to those who have training contracts and those still applying; so far there's no noticeable division and it seems as if we're all in good spirits from finishing our university education whilst simultaenously being fearul of the intense year ahead.

The first lectures have already taken place, which are part of a two week introduction to English law. In terms of content, it's perfectly digestable

and highly interesting, though the amount of reading to be done on the side looks epic, yet manageable if planned properly... I hope.

But on first impressions, it really did seem like I could have mistakenly walked into a lecture at the law faculty of my university. Powerpoint slides and lecture notes available beforehand online etc aren't anything new - it really does seem like a case of learning new content and study methods.

All in all, it seems like a fairly fluid transition from university; however, it might be sensible to wait until the work kicks in more severely before such a judgement can be made!

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LPC & BVC ARTICLE

A QUICK RECIPE FOR LPC SUCCESS

by Anya Nixon

Preparation is the key for the LPC 1 Shop around Remember that the LPC is a serious investment, so it’s worth comparing a few providers before you decide where to apply. There’s no denying that people tend to gravitate towards London.

This is obviously helped by the fact that City firms are increasingly committing themselves to particular institutions. However, the biggest isn’t necessarily the best - there are highly regarded providers all around the country.

Consider things like reputation, college size, location and extracurricular activities offered.

The year isn’t just about nosing through books, so make sure you choose the provider who you think can offer you the best package.

BVC by Xenios Xenofontos Deciding to do the BVC course is both rewarding and exciting.You get to see the law in practice away from the boring theory of the undergraduate degree.

The first words of the BVC director on the induction day are still stuck in my mind: ‘preparation, preparation, preparation!’ And indeed he was right. Be very well prepared

2 Clean your surfaces Bear in mind that well known saying, “ if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Or, at the very least, struggle. The LPC aims to familiarise you with working life – and this means throwing more paper at you than you can shake a stick at.

Trivial as this may sound, equip yourself with an efficient filing system from day one. Then use it. There’s nothing more stressful than desperately scrabbling for those criminal tutorial notes the night before the exam.

“ if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail”

for all your advocacy and small group session classes if you wish to get the best out of your BVC year. Your progress is evaluated by professionals who advise you on a daily basis on how to become better and better at what you do.

3 Follow the instructions

4 Add some spice

Students almost always describe the LPC as very “dry”. This harks back to the idea of workplace simulation. What you are supposed to gain from the course is a good sense of applying law in a procedural and practical way (i.e. an ability to give good advice). Though the material isn’t particularly academic, there is a lot of it. You’ll get no extra marks for reciting Hobbes’ Leviathan – though it’s bound to make you popular company at dinner parties. The best approach is to stick firmly to the material you’re given.

If you approach the work in a systematic way, you may even bump into that old friend – free time. Make the most of it. Aside from beefing up the old CV, it’s a great time to put to use all that legal knowledge you’ve gained.

There are usually plenty of college pro-bono activities for you to get stuck into, such as volunteering for your local Citizens Advice Bureau, doing research for charities, or getting involved at your local police station. There will usually be more clubs and sports teams as well.

Before starting the course get out those dusty first year textbooks and casebooks on contract law and tort and revise the basic principles. Most of the challenging tasks you will be called to deal with concern issues that arise either in contract or tort.

Most importantly, start with your pupillage applications at an early stage. Competition is fierce due to the small number of positions so early research is of vital importance. Always bear in mind that “A lawyer will do anything to win the case, sometimes he will even tell the truth”. Enjoy the course!

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TRICKS OF THE TRAINING CONTRACT APPLICATION

by Michael Jacobs

It is undoubtedly the most difficult stage in the route to qualification A major appeal is that a large number of firms pay your law school fees (which can be well over £10,000 a year in London) and give a generous maintenance grant during each year of GDL or LPC study.

So as well as getting your long term career sorted out for the future, a training contract can get you on track the very second it’s offered.

All in the application. Another way to make yourself stand out on the form is by writing exceptional answers. This doesn’t mean crafting your 250 word responses in the style a Harold Pinter monologue, or using ‘magniloquent vocabulary of the utmost comprehensibility’. In terms of style it is best to be to the point, finding the balance between flowery language and boring, repetitive prose.

Getting the grades. Firstly, academics are very important, though not the be all and end all.

Most firms will require, if not significantly favour, applicants with or predicted a 2.1.

Having low marks in an earlier year of study or in a couple of modules isn’t the end of the world, but if asked about the slip ups in interview, you will need to provide a clear, honest and confident answer.

Timing. On top of all this, the most important thing is perhaps your timing. A lot of open days and campus events take place early on in the academic year, and some firms begin recruiting for vacation schemes at a similar stage.

Although deadlines can vary from firm to firm, it is extremely important to get the form sent off well before the deadline. Firms can receive 90% of their forms within the last week of

In terms of style it is best to stick to the point

applications being open, so getting in there well in advance will help your form stand out even more.

Getting a training contract can be a very drawn out process. Very few students might get an offer from their first application, but those who make the most of their time during the recruitment period are likely to get the golden prize at some point. Keep an eye on these columns over the coming months for more specific advice on the application process – but for the time being, the main tip is to start researching firms and apply to them a early as possible to get yourself one step ahead of the competition.

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PUPILLAGE FOCUS & BARRISTER BLOG

NETWORK YOUR WAY TO PUPILLAGE

A DAY IN THE LIFE

by Francesca Da Costa

by Yusuf Solley

How to charm your way to the top The much coveted pupillage placement is becoming ever more difficult to attain.

In my line of work, every day it’s a different Court and a different case but the format is roughly the same.

With a new set of fresh faced graduates enrolling on to the Bar Vocational Course every year, competition for pupillage is rife and it may seem to some as if it is impossible to secure.

If it’s a Criminal Court then I scour the waiting room in search of a chap that meets the description in the victim’s statement.

Introductions follow. My long and foreign name generally leaves a bewildered expression on my punters face, and we slip into a Conference room.

For all the cynicism you may endure in your quest to develop into a bright young advocate, there is one particular method that so many people underestimate; networking.

Conference makes or breaks your rapport with the Client. Advising a Defendant to plead guilty is always a challenge… ‘Mr Smith, I of course believe that you are innocent, but we are in difficulty as the CCTV clearly shows you assaulting the man on crutches’. You must endure rants, politely discard irrelevant homemade evidence, provide emotional support and avert aggressive and lecherous behaviour while keeping one eye on the time.

Plain and simple. In the professional world it is particularly useful to know people who can help further your career or professional development. Surprisingly, the majority of job vacancies are not actually advertised, but are filled by personal recommendations and typically, it is those people who are well networked that will hear of the vacancy first.

You’ve already got one; use it. You probably know many other students in your class, on your course or on other courses at your institution.

You know an array of teachers, from your old school or tutors from university. You may have extended family, neighbours, a dentist, a doctor and many other acquaintances that you haven’t even thought about.

Breaking the ice. It involves striking up a conversation and finding out about the person you are talking to, in a manner which is polite, yet subtly inquisitive. A pleasant comment about their tie or suit always bodes quite well, or if you know of their work, then remark on how good you think it is. You will be surprised at how polite potential contacts are in their response to a polite approach.

Presentation, presentation, presentation. It cannot be stressed enough. Look the part, feel the part. Not only will it boost your confidence but it will create a good impression with the person you are approaching.

The hearing can be anything from 5 minutes to 5 hours in length. Your client will either switch off or repeatedly poke you in the back to dispute the evidence against them.

Advocacy is great, but you must be pithy while on your feet.

‘PRESENTATION, PRESENTATION, PRESENTATION’ Do not fear rejection. Do not be disheartened either. Rejection is a fundamental part of networking. Not everyone you approach will have the time to talk, or have the want to help.

You can be assured that they will not be rude to you, but they will make it obvious that they can’t be of assistance. This is fine. Take it in your stride and thank them for their time anyway.

Evaluate the situation. While conversing with

the contact, use your people skills to assess whether he or she would be willing to help.

Ideally you should ask for work experience, but if you think there is no chance of that then ask for some advice or direction. Be firm and direct, maintaining your politeness.

For more information on securing a pupillage, go to www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/pupillage.

Once back in Chambers, I inform my Solicitors of the outcome at Court and write my Attendance Note. Once that brief is nestled in the Clerks’ Room out tray I pick up my papers for the next day and commence my prep. Depending on the seriousness of the case I could be sipping a gin and tonic by 7:30pm, or be tapping away at my lap top until 1am’.

Francesca is a tenant at 3 paper buildings and practices predominently from their Bournemouth annex.

To hear more from Francesca and her experiences at court, go to www.allaboutstartups.co.uk/blogs.aspx

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Both the LPC and BVC are offered on a full and part time basis, while the GDL is available via a full time, distance learning and E-learning route.

The School also offers a comprehensive range of Masters (LLM) programmes.

Visit www.northumbrialawschool.co.uk to download a programme brochure or email la.marketingenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk

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THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR ASPIRING LAWYERS LLM FOCUS

WHY THE LLM? LLM In the thick of it I was advised to do an LLM to show my enthusiasm and focus for a particular area of law. Although the workload has been particularly heavy, it has genuinely been a very interesting experience. Most of the study is conducted on your own and there is a lot more scope for conducting your own research. Although different institutions may vary, there is less of a ‘top-down’ teaching style from the tutors, placing far greater responsibility at your feet. Right from the beginning of the course you need to get a firm grip on your work-life balance. Unlike the undergraduate course, you don’t have three years to get it right. The cost is undoubtedly an issue, as is the massive workload, but the feedback I’ve got from employers has more than compensated for that!

Erin Breen studied for her LLM in Corporate Law and Strategy at Sheffield Hallam University.

by Paul Harris

We take a look at whether it can make the difference for the ambitious young lawyer The LLM is undoubtedly an excellent addition to anyone’s CV. It can help to compensate for a slip on the LLB or at A-level and can carve out a niche for you in a particular area of law. You will be challenged intellectually and academically and will learn the true in’s and out’s of the subject at hand. It is also the first step towards a career as an academic should you wish to take that route now or in the future.

it will definitely add much weight to your application. However, make sure to do as much research as is physically possible. Law firms will look at an applicant’s LLB modules so they will definitely be looking at your LLM choice.

As such, if you have a firm in mind that you wish to go to, find out what they look for. Go on their website, read the reviews on Allaboutlaw, call them even! Considering it is quite a substantial investment, you need to be sure that you have picked the right course.

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When hunting for that elusive training contract,

You will be delving into a subject like you have

never done before so make sure you are willing to get your head down and put in the hours. The workload on the LLM is notoriously heavy so don’t simply do it as a stop gap. Self-motivation and a genuine interest in the subject are vital if you are to get the best out of the LLM. If all you are looking for is to put off getting a job for another year then the LLM is definitely not for you. However, if you want to challenge yourself intellectually, boost your CV and become a specialist in a particular area of law then the LLM is definitely for you.

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