Law Students Take Part in Mock Employment Tribunal Event

As part of LJMU's School of Law ethos to provide students with career-shaping opportunities, students recently participated in a mock employment tribunal at Liverpool Town Hall. The event allowed students to experience the inner workings of an Employment Tribunal and observe the skills and knowledge needed as they progress towards their careers in the legal sector. The students were able to experience a simulated trial thanks to the teams at Brabners, 9 St John Street Chambers and Adaptable Recruitment.

Second year LLB student Aimee Jones said, "I think the mock trial has really helped me, not only in law, but in life. The experience was insightful, delving into the employment law sector in practice. It was also great to have the chance to have our own input and to ask questions. The team at Brabners and the barristers portrayed the tribunal amazingly."

Aimee added, "It was fantastic to have the opportunity to network with established law professionals and to talk to them about their careers and the path they have taken. Employment law is now definitely on my radar."

Ian Bowden, a Senior Teaching Fellow and Solicitor Advocate at LJMU, emphasised the value of such opportunities. "We were delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to our students and for them to be able to see the work of a tribunal in action. It is only through experiences like this that students have the chance to see more of what the legal profession has to offer. My thanks to the team at Brabners for offering the opportunity and to all the delegates who took the time to share their stories and advice with our students."

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