Pointing disadvantaged youngsters towards careers in law
LJMU once again proved its commitment to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds thanks to the Law Factor.
LJMU once again proved its commitment to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds thanks to the Law Factor.
A Liverpool John Moores University law student has been awarded the prestigious national Neuberger Prize for her outstanding academic achievement.
Emily Shaw and Shay McSorley beat off competition from across LJMU, The University of Liverpool, Edge Hill University and Liverpool Hope University to be named the winners.
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School of Law students from LJMU, alongside those attending from other universities, took part in the mooting events, presenting their verbal arguments and putting their knowledge to the test that they’ve learnt during their studies.
The Law Factor initiative is aimed specifically at increasing the diversity of young people who study and ultimately practice law.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in a law or criminal justice setting? Attend the Law and Justice Careers Fair.
LJMU’s Exceptional Case Funding Clinic was ‘highly commended’at an awards ceremony this week.
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.
Eight students and staff from the School of Law laced up their trainers and ran the Liverpool half marathon on Sunday 27 March, in aid of local homeless and housing charity the Whitechapel Centre.