In the Southampton Law School we recognise that securing or advancing your career upon graduation is very important to you. To help you achieve your goals we encourage you to take advantage of all the resources available to you through the School and the University.
Career Events The Law School organises a Law Careers Fair and an LLM Alumni Career Event. These two events are designed to guide students in their future career choice, and to create a point of contact between them and potential future employers.
Career Destinations The University Career Destinations offer help and advice to postgraduate students throughout their time at Southampton and beyond. There are many ways in which you can benefit from their services: −− Confidential, individual discussions to help you plan for your future −− An extensive online vacancy database to help you find part-time and voluntary jobs, as well as permanent posts for graduates −− Opportunities to attend talks, presentations and workshops on a host of topics including (if appropriate) interview techniques, mock interviews and CV writing, many led by leading employers Access to five high profile Careers Fairs which attract over 150 local, national and international graduate recruiters −− A range of psychometric tests to increase your self awareness −− Student enterprise and self employment support to help you get started if you have your own business ideas −− A comprehensive careers library and careers advice to support all your career planning activities
Graduate Passport Launched in October 2009, the Graduate Passport is the University of Southampton’s achievement record, which recognises and rewards students for non-accredited activities which enhance their employability. Awareness of the Passport scheme is increasing within the higher education community and among employers. Further information is available from www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/passport/ index.html
Student Enterprise Fish On Toast is the student-led University of Southampton’s Entrepreneurs’ Society. It looks to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and good graduate skills among its members. Open to all students, it aims to help you turn your business ideas into reality. There are various courses and seminars available to prepare you to start your own business or to improve your employability skills. One-on-one business surgeries offer the opportunity to develop business plans or simply talk through an idea with an advisor. www.fishontoast.com www.studententerprise.soton.ac.uk
Alumni Relations We encourage our graduates to stay involved with the University as well as with each other. Our global community of former students spans 147 countries with 160,000 members. The Alumni Relations Office offers a number of benefits across the globe including career support, University library access, alumni and social networking, and many other ways to keep in touch with friends and colleagues once your studies are completed. www.soton.ac.uk/alumni
Careers advice is also available to former students for up to three years after graduation. Career Destinations: +44 (o) 23 8059 3501 www.southampton.ac.uk/careers
Further information To find out more about Career Destinations, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/careers
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