Events Programme
What you will find on this page: This page lists the events that are organised by the LSSJ Employability Team, the Careers & Employability Service (CES) and others from across the university which we think will be of interest to you. Events may be added on an ongoing basis so come back regularly to check what’s happening.
Careers and Employability Service Events: CES offer a wealth of careers related events, make sure you keep checking there website here to keep up to date with what they have on offer.
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Employability and Placements Drop in Sessions
Tuesday 7th February – 1-2.30pm – Eliot Extension Foyer
Do you have questions about your career prospects or placement opportunities? if this is you, register your interest today for this once a week drop in session where you can come along and speak with your friendly employability team who will be happy to help.
If you would like information about resources, have questions about updating or creating your CV, confused about cover letters, looking to build your LinkedIn account or would just like a friendly chat with the team register now and pop along to one of our sessions.
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Employability and Placements Drop in Sessions
Tuesday 21st February – 1-2.30pm – Eliot Extension Foyer
Do you have questions about your career prospects or placement opportunities? if this is you, register your interest today for this once a week drop in session where you can come along and speak with your friendly employability team who will be happy to help.
If you would like information about resources, have questions about updating or creating your CV, confused about cover letters, looking to build your LinkedIn account or would just like a friendly chat with the team register now and pop along to one of our sessions.
Book Your Place Here
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Baker McKenzie – the legal industry and life as a Solicitor in LondonTuesday 21st February – 6pm – GLT3
With 77 offices in 47 countries Baker McKenzie is the world’s premier global law firm. London is home to the firm’s largest office where Baker McKenzie has been well established since its opening in 1961. With more than 400 lawyers, we deliver high-quality local solutions across a broad range of practices and offer global advice in conjunction with our international offices. Our client base consists primarily of venture capital funds, investment banks, technology powerhouses and household name brands. We offer 1st year insight schemes, vacation schemes and training contracts.
Come along and join us on 21 February to learn more about Baker McKenzie, the legal industry and life as a Solicitor in London. Equity Partner, Matthew Dening, will we hosting a presentation followed by a Q&A with two trainees and a member of the graduate recruitment team. There will also be a chance to network with all Baker McKenzie representatives at the end of the evening.
6pm – 7pm: Presentation and Q&A
7pm – 7.30pm: Networking
- Whitehead Monkton – Recruitment and applications
Thursday 23rd February – 12pm – Online
Whitehead Monckton is one of the largest law firms in Kent with offices located in Canterbury, Maidstone and Tenterden. We provide a range of services including Property, Corporate, Employment, Family, Dispute Resolution and Tax and Estate Planning. Whitehead Monckton are currently recruiting for two trainees commencing September 2024.
We are the current second year trainees at the firm and we will be holding a virtual presentation on the 23rd February 2023 at 12pm-1pm covering our personal journeys and experience at the firm. You will have the opportunity to ask us questions and learn more about the training contract application process.
Neha Iqbal & Grace Kay.
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How to get Pupillage with Rachel Bale
Monday 27th February – 12pm-1.30pm – GLT3
Join us as we welcome Rachel Bale a Kent Alum who is a Barrister at 3PB, specialising in Property, Chancery and Private Family. She is a Kent Alumna graduating in 2017 having studied LLB Law and French Law. Rachel is dedicated to helping those with a dream of becoming a Barrister to enter the profession, especially encouraging those from less traditional backgrounds to “fight the fear” and apply anyway.
Her talk “How to Get Pupillage” will cover everything from paper applications to final round interviews, drawing on her experiences during her three-year struggle to acquire pupillage where she attended over 50 interviews. Join her in an interactive session to learn more about a career at the Bar and top tips to make your applications stand out.”
- Careers in Policing; in conversation with alumni working in the Met & Military Police
Tuesday 28th February – 6pm – GLT3
This will be a fascinating and unique insight into policing careers and the many opportunities that are possible. This is an informal talk about the experiences of a law alumnus and a history alumnus who both have policing roles with the Metropolitan police and the military police at the same time! Who should attend? Anyone interested in career pathways in policing and law enforcement.
Jamie Gordon is a serving Chief Inspector within the Metropolitan Police. He works as the Headquarters Chief Inspector in South Area, covering the London Boroughs of Croydon. Bromley and Sutton having recently moved from the Directorate of Professional Standards, the organisation’s Internal Affairs function investigating and prosecuting police officers and staff whose actions fall below the standards expected. He has previously worked in Child Sexual Exploitation, Public Order and Intelligence roles within the Met. Jamie is also a Major in the Army Reserve and he commands a company of Military Police Officers based in South London. Jamie is alumni of KLS/UKC having read for a Law Degree at the University. He is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Applied Criminology and Police Management at the University of Cambridge as part of the National Police Executive Program.
Jon Roberts is a Detective Sergeant within the Met’s Specialist Crime Command where he works as a supervisor on the Central Specialist Drugs Team. His role is focused on tackling the supply of illegal drugs within the capital. Jon has previously worked in a variety of investigative and front line roles. Jon is also a Major within the Army Reserve and is cap badged to the Military Police. Jon is currently posted to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he works as a Young Officer Development Advisor for London District and is part of the team selecting and shaping the Army’s next generation of leaders. He has held a number of posts at regimental level and has also served on operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Jon is alumni of UKC having read for a War Studies degree and Master’s in History.
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Employability and Placements Drop in Sessions
Tuesday 7th March – 1-2.30pm – Eliot Extension Foyer
Do you have questions about your career prospects or placement opportunities? if this is you, register your interest today for this once a week drop in session where you can come along and speak with your friendly employability team who will be happy to help.
If you would like information about resources, have questions about updating or creating your CV, confused about cover letters, looking to build your LinkedIn account or would just like a friendly chat with the team register now and pop along to one of our sessions.