Learn a new language You’ll have the opportunity to learn a new language alongside your studies. The University Language Programme is available to all of our students, giving you the option to learn a new language, or improve the skills you’ve already got. Learning a new language can: • enhance your communication skills • enrich your experience when travelling abroad • boost your career prospects. Everyone in the Law School has the chance to take part in our International Summer School scheme and get a real taste of the profession from a European perspective. Each of our week-long courses has a different legal focus, and whether you want to explore Criminal Justice in Berlin, Human Rights in Strasbourg or International Humanitarian Law in Geneva, there is something for every area of interest. Along with a series of inspiring legal lectures, each summer school features a range of trips, social activities with students from our partner universities, and time to explore the cities you visit. International Summer Schools
Speakers and conferences We deliver a number of lectures, seminars and conferences each year. In 2017, we hosted the fourth International Advocacy Teaching Conference, and an inaugural lecture by Elizabeth Kirk, Professor of International Environmental Law at Nottingham Law School. Practising lawyers visit the School as part of our Professional Practice Lecture Series. Our recent guests have included a former high court judge, and speakers from firms including Geldards and Browne Jacobson, who spoke about aspects of their work and the legal system. These insights have provided students with a greater understanding of legal practice, and valuable professional insights that have helped them to gain employment. Law Fair This popular event is attended by over 50 exhibitors and over 500 law students. It provides the opportunity for students to speak to recruiters about job prospects and helps them to make contacts within the legal profession. This event attracts a range of employers – previous attendees include the Government Legal Department, KPMG, HM Revenue & Customs, Admiral, the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, and Shoosmiths. Throughout the afternoon, students are able to attend a range of employer presentations. Topics include applying for training contracts and life at the junior bar.
Key information Please be aware that the information in the key information boxes comes from the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey (DLHE, postgraduate, leavers 2015/16) and is accurate at the time of going to print.
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