The University of Law
What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that future lawyers and business leaders should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement. That's why we keep our contact hours high and our teaching groups small. All of our courses are designed with a unique, varied and innovative learning approach proven to deliver self-reliant professionals who can compete in the fast changing professional world. With a focus on developing skills in problem-solving, weighing up arguments, critical thinking and commercial awareness, our courses are designed to prepare you for the real-life challenges of the working world. To find out more about our postgraduate programmes please visit this webpage.
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United KingdomLondonLeeds | LondonLondonLondonLondonSt John’s Chambers X The University of Law: Becoming A Barrister (Hybrid Event)
Join our virtual event being live streamed from our Bristol campus to learn how to train and thrive as a barrister from experts and practising barristers in the field. Find out the secrets to success in scholarship and pupillage applications, learn from and ask questions to experienced practising barristers and find out how to get to the bar via the BPC course at the University of Law. We’re excited to bring you this event in collaboration with St John's Chambers, who are one of the largest sets of barristers' chambers in the Southwest and the ideal starting point for your future career at the bar.
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Bar Series Part 1: Inns of Court and Scholarships (Virtual Event)
With the deadline for inns of court PGDL and BPC scholarships approaching, this first part of the Bar Series will cover everything you need to know before making your applications. What are the inns of court? How do you select which one to apply to? What should you put in your written application? How do you stand out at an interview? This event will consist of a talk by the University of Law’s Future Pupil Programme Coordinator, followed by an opportunity to have all your questions answered on the above topics.
VirtualReal World Lecture: Can We Make Our Memories More Powerful? (Virtual Event)
What is memory? Does it matter if we forget? Can we strengthen our memory? Memory is being able to recognise people, places - it is essential for all our waking moments, but it is malleable, fallible and open to suggestion. In this lecture, our Psychology Lecturer, explains how our memories work, discusses the ‘Seven Sins of memory’ (Schachter 2001), and explores creative ways to investigate and strengthen our memories, like through the power of music and smell. Real World Lectures are aimed at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students interested in studying Psychology.
VirtualComputer Science Career Series: Exploring Tech Careers (Virtual Event)
Are you interested in entering the computing or IT sector? Are you studying a degree unrelated to computer science but want to explore a career in this growing area? Conversion courses enable you to pursue a new subject and create new career progression opportunities in the UK and internationally. Our MSc Computer Science conversion course will equip you with all the skills and knowledge needed to cross over to the many computing-related careers. Our Head of Computer Science, Dr Paul Sant, will cover the following during the event: introduction to the tech industry, current trends in tech, impact of tech on the sector, skills needed for the industry and the top reasons to convert to computer science. Our designated computer science careers consultant, Kerry Smith, will provide an overview of how to break into the tech industry and future career pathways in tech. Join us and get any questions you have about the course and careers in tech.
VirtualSolicitor Vs Barrister: Choosing The Career for You (Virtual Event)
When pursuing a career in law it is important to decide what type of lawyer you will be most successful as. Our virtual solicitor vs barrister event will give you all the tools to choose the career for you, and has been designed with interactive quizzes, live question boards and a virtual panel of legal professionals. The session aims to give you an inside look at both professions including how to qualify, areas of practice and the skills required to succeed. We have invited a fantastic panel of solicitors and barristers to share their experiences and answer your questions, along with a chance to network with virtual representatives after the completion of the event.
VirtualOnline Campus Open Day, Postgraduate (Virtual Event)
This Open Day is for all UK (Domestic) and International students thinking of studying a Postgraduate Degree at our Online Campus. You will hear from our tutors about the courses we offer online, including our Postgraduate Law degree courses, our Online Postgraduate Business, Psychology and Education courses. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet our tutors, current students, employability & pro bono teams. Learn how we produce the future lawyers that the legal profession and the wider business world want to employ. Also have the chance to chat a member of our admissions team to find out about our requirements and how to apply.
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