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Top professions out of reach - government report
Top professions, such as medicine and law, are increasingly inaccessible to all but the most affluent, according to a new government report on social mobility. The report looks into widening access to high-status jobs and recommends that young people in England have access to much better careers advice.
Top professions, such as medicine and law, are increasingly inaccessible to all but the most affluent, according to a new government report on social mobility. The report looks into widening access to high-status jobs and recommends that young people in England have access to much better careers advice.
The report also recommends that government should work with universities to develop proposals to integrate a flexible element of professional experience into all higher education courses; comments on major graduate recruiters' widespread use of targeting particular universities and using school exam results as a basis on which to select graduates; and includes a whole raft of recommendations on internships.
It recommends the break-up of the Connexions service and says that schools, colleges and the professions in England should work together to provide much better careers information, advice and guidance for school pupils and their parents.
The report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions, which was chaired by Alan Milburn, is called Unleashing Aspiration and is available for download below.
AGCAS Associate and Affiliate members who have registered with this website and signed in are invited to leave comments below on the report and the issues it raises.
Legal Profession Task Group seeks new members
AGCAS's Legal Profession Task Group has vacancies for two new members. Membership of the group offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work of a key AGCAS task group.
AGCAS's Legal Profession Task Group has vacancies for two new members. Membership of the group offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the work of a key AGCAS task group.
The roles involve attending meetings and networking with a variety of representatives from the professional bodies who represent and regulate the legal profession.
The roles available are:
• Secretary - This is a key role, which involves liaising closely with the Chair of the task group in order to organise the task group's meetings, book meeting rooms and refreshments, send out invites to careers advisers and others who attend the meetings (representatives from professional and employer bodies and from publisher/website partners). It is also the secretary’s responsibility to take the minutes at meetings and ensure that they are circulated within one month of the meeting taking place.
• Law Society/Solicitors Regulation Authority Liaison - This role involves liaising with relevant staff at the representative and regulatory bodies for the solicitors' profession and gathering relevant careers-related information pertaining to the training and recruitment of solicitors and ensuring that the views of careers advisers working with prospective and current law students are represented to those bodies at relevant consultations. The role also involves reporting on developments at task group meetings and producing a brief report of activities, which will support the group's annual bid for AGCAS funding.
These roles are open to any careers adviser working within an AGCAS member service. You should preferably have substantial experience of working with and advising law students at undergraduate or postgraduate level, although others who are new to the role/caseload will also be considered.
To apply, send a personal statement (no more than one side of A4), outlining your relevant experience, skills and qualities and why you are interested in the role, to Nick Touati, Chair of the Legal Profession Task Group, by Friday 15 April.
If you'd like to find out more about these roles, contact Nick on 0161 247 3500 (direct line) or via email.
HBJ Gateley Wareing win careers service engagement award
Law firm HBJ Gateley Wareing has won the AGCAS Award for Excellence in Careers Service Engagement at the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2011. They were presented with their award by Anne-Marie Martin, AGCAS President, at the awards dinner in London on 31 March.
Law firm HBJ Gateley Wareing has won the AGCAS Award for Excellence in Careers Service Engagement at the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2011. They were presented with their award by Anne-Marie Martin, AGCAS President, at the awards dinner in London on 31 March.
HBJ Gateley Wareing were nominated for the award by Birmingham City University. Lucy Madahar, Assistant Director of Student Services, said:
'Birmingham City University has worked with HBJ Gateley Wareing LLP for over five years and, during that time, they have worked effortlessly in developing and promoting the Inspiring Futures mentoring scheme. Being mentored by professionals from all industry sectors in the Birmingham area has enabled our students to develop their confidence and their workplace competencies. HBJ Gateley Wareing LLP has been a very proactive company to work with and Birmingham City University is looking forward to the next 12 months as we expand the mentoring programme across their regional offices throughout the UK, secure kite mark accreditation for the scheme, as well as professional accreditation for their mentors.'
AGCAS Awards for Excellence
There's still time to nominate for the 2011 AGCAS Awards for Excellence. Bids and nominations are welcomed from AGCAS services, groups and individual members or employers. The closing date for applications is May 16 2011.
Vacancy for the role of Chair on the AGCAS Legal Profession Task Group
The AGCAS Legal Profession Task Group is seeking a new Chair. This is a rewarding role which involves overseeing the work of the task group and chairing two meetings per year, held at The Bar Council and The Law Society respectively. You will have the opportunity to lead and make a significant contribution to the work of a key AGCAS task group.
The AGCAS Legal Profession Task Group is seeking a new Chair. This is a rewarding role which involves overseeing the work of the task group and chairing two meetings per year, held at The Bar Council and The Law Society respectively. You will have the opportunity to lead and make a significant contribution to the work of a key AGCAS task group.
The role
You will liaise with the professional bodies that represent and regulate the legal profession:
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• The Law Society
• Bar Standards Board
• The Bar Council
• Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
You will also liaise with key partners such as AGR Legal and publishers/websites such as Globe Publishing/Lawcareers.net and Prospects Law.
You will encourage and liaise with the task group's individual members and write the annual bid for AGCAS funding, in addition to ensuring that careers advisers working with law students within higher education (HE) institutions across the UK and Ireland are kept abreast of key issues and developments relating to the education and training of future solicitors, barristers and legal executives.
Who should apply?
The role of Chair is open to any careers adviser working within an AGCAS member HE careers service who is working with and advising law students at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
How to apply
Email Nick Touati with a concise personal statement, preferably no more than one side of A4, outlining your relevant experience, skills and qualities and why you are interested in the role. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 23 November 2012. To find out more, contact Nick via email or telephone him on (0116) 247 3500.
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Current and future events tagged with 'law'
The University of Nottingham Law Fair 2013
Mon 21 Oct 2013
The University of Nottingham law fair attracts law firms (from global firms to local firms), barristers' chambers, legal education providers and professional bodies, all keen to promote their opportunities to students.
The University of Nottingham law fair attracts law firms (from global firms to local firms), barristers' chambers, legal education providers and professional bodies, all keen to promote their opportunities to students.
This fair is one of the few events of its kind to open its doors to students from any higher education institution. A good number of attendees will be studying for the GDL, LPC and BPTC qualifications.
Legal Training Update, Chester
Wed 03 Jul 2013
A one-day North West AGCAS regional training day covering routes to qualification, what's happening in Law, and more.
The full programme for this North West AGCAS regional training day will be available shortly, but it will include:
• routes to qualification, including A-level choices;
• what is happening in law? ABS and so much more;
• Andy Duxbury, Aaron and Partners;
• legal panel;
• a series of short presentations from students, commercial/general practice/niche/public sector lawyers and trainees, followed by discussion.
This event is free of charge and open to AGCAS members in the North West region.
For further details and to book a place contact Beth Brown at the College of Law.
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Insights into careers in law, Oxford
Wed 22 Apr 2009
Find out more about careers as a solicitor and a barrister at this regional AGCAS event.
This event will cover both careers as a solicitor and a barrister.
There will be information on some of the recent changes in training from course providers such as the College of Law.
There will also be sessions from law firm recruiters and solicitors and the Bar.
Who is it for?
Careers staff working with students and graduates considering a career in law. It is primarily provided for AGCAS members in the South West region. Others may apply and, if there are still places available when services in these regions have been accommodated, offers of places will be made.
What will you get from it?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into a variety of areas of legal work and immediate developments in qualifying routes.
How to book
Please note that this event is primarily for AGCAS members in the South West region. As this training course is run regionally by AGCAS members, the AGCAS Office will not be involved in bookings. However, if you wish to use AGCAS Training Vouchers in payment then please contact Jan Cornish at the AGCAS Office.
Please apply on a Regional Course Booking Form (available below) to the course contact, Mark Armitage.
Careers in law, Chester
Fri 19 Jun 2009
Update and develop your knowledge on a career in Law and the range of opportunities available with this free regional AGCAS course.
A chance to update and develop your knowledge on a career in Law and the range of opportunities available.
This event is free to attend.
Who is it for?
It is suitable for careers advisers with an interest in Law or working with Law students. It is primarily provided for AGCAS members in the North West region. Others may apply and, if there are still places available when services in these regions have been accommodated, offers of places will be made.
How to book
Please note that this event is primarily for AGCAS members in the North West region. As this training course is run regionally by AGCAS members, the AGCAS Office will not be involved in bookings. However, if you wish to use AGCAS Training Vouchers in payment then please contact Jan Cornish at the AGCAS Office.
Please apply on a Regional Course Booking Form (available below) to the course contact, Beth Brown.
The Law Fair, Manchester
Tue 16 Nov 2010
A fair for undergraduates and graduates of any university who want to find out more about a career in law.
A fair for undergraduates and graduates of any university who want to find out more about a career in law.
Over 100 exhibitors including local, national and City law firms, training providers and professional legal bodies.
Free entry and free Fair Guide on arrival.
See www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/lawfair for further details.
University of Aberdeen Law Fair
Mon 11 Oct 2010
Law Fair advertising traineeship and work experience opportunities to law students at the University of Aberdeen.
Law Fair advertising traineeship and work experience opportunities to law students at the University of Aberdeen.
Northumbria University Careers in Law Fair 2010, Newcastle
Thu 14 Oct 2010
An event for students and graduates interested in a Career in Law where they can meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses. Open to students from any university.
An event for students and graduates interested in a Career in Law where they can meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses. Open to students from any university.
It is also an excellent opportunity for employers to meet students and graduates from the largest law school in the NE of England. Students and graduates from innovative programmes including the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Law Practice Conversion (LPC) and Bar Vocational Course (BVC), in addition to the four year Exempting Law Degree which incorporates the LPC or BVC into the academic stage of study. Our students are high achievers with a requirement of 320 UCAS points for the LLB and with experience of advising and representing members of the public with real legal problems via our award winning Student Law Office.
The University of Nottingham Law Fair
Wed 17 Oct 2012
The University of Nottingham Law Fair is a prestigious event that attracts over 70 exhibitors every October.
The University of Nottingham Law Fair is a prestigious event that attracts over 70 exhibitors every October. These include:
• international, City, national, regional and local law firms;
• barristers chambers and professional bodies;
• PGDL, LPC and BPTC course providers;
• professional bodies.
In 2011, 76 exhibitors took part in the event with more than 950 students attending from the university's law faculty, Nottingham Law School and other universities around the country.
For further information, contact Kate Macfarlane, tel 0115 9513678.
University of St Andrews Law Fair 2010
Tue 05 Oct 2010
Considering Law as a career? Attend this fair to find out about conversion courses, training contracts and sponsorship opportunities. Suitable for students of all years and disciplines.
Considering Law as a career? Attend this fair to find out about conversion courses, training contracts and sponsorship opportunities. Suitable for students of all years and disciplines.
Spotlight on Law, Cardiff
Tue 02 Nov 2010
New format for 2010 - a niche 'conference style' event for organisations keen to target Cardiff's Law Scholl and students keen to pursue a career in Law.
A one-day careers information and recruitment event for all years and degree disciplines interested in a career in Law. This event offeres a great opportunity for recruiters to showcase their jobs, training contracts and placement opportunities.
Please visit the event website for more information.
Oxford University Law Fair
Sat 13 Nov 2010
Oxford University Law Fair is one of the largest University Law fairs with over 90 organisations and 900 students attending. This fair is an opportunity for private practice firms of Solicitors, Barristers Chambers, Law Course providers and Public Sector legal employers to raise awareness of their organisations, and to promote their recruitment and training opportunities to all undergraduates and postgraduates looking for positions within this sector.
Oxford University Law Fair is one of the largest University Law fairs with over 90 organisations and 900 students attending. This fair is an opportunity for private practice firms of Solicitors, Barristers Chambers, Law Course providers and Public Sector legal employers to raise awareness of their organisations, and to promote their recruitment and training opportunities to all undergraduates and postgraduates looking for positions within this sector.
Queen Mary Univeristy of London Law Fair
Wed 13 Oct 2010
This fair is aimed at students and graduates interested in a Career in Law. It is an opportunity to meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses.
This fair is aimed at students and graduates interested in a Career in Law. It is an opportunity to meet staff from a range of organisations including law firms, barristers chambers and professional bodies. Non-law students can also find out about post-grad conversation courses. This fair is only open to students studying at Queen Mary University of London.
The City Law Fair, London
Wed 27 Oct 2010
The fair will be primarily aimed at Law students but will be open to students from other courses as well, who are thinking of pursuing a career in law. The event will be open to students from all UK Universities. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.
The fair will be primarily aimed at Law students but will be open to students from other courses as well, who are thinking of pursuing a career in law. The event will be open to students from all UK Universities. First year students are encouraged to attend so that they can research organisations and vacation opportunities.
This is one of our largest recruitment fairs on campus, and is early in our Autumn Term, when interest from students is at its height. We are running the fair on a Wednesday afternoon, when no lectures are being held at the University (all lectures finish at 12/1pm) to ensure maximum attendance. The fair will be broadly advertised on our website and intranet, through email alerts to academic departments and students and via brochures and posters around campus.
UCL Law Fair
Mon 15 Nov 2010 to Tue 16 Nov 2010
For City and Regional Solicitors, Barristers’ Chambers, Public Sector and Not-for-Profit, Professional Services.
Aimed primarily at Laws and non-Laws students in their penultimate and final years.
For City and Regional Solicitors, Barristers’ Chambers, Public Sector and Not-for-Profit, Professional Services.
Aimed primarily at Laws and non-Laws students in their penultimate and final years.
For further details and booking please email careers.events@ucl.ac.uk
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/careers/recruiters/services/careers%20fairs.htm
Newcastle Law Fair
Mon 15 Feb 2010
The event is aimed at both law and non-law students and attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
The event is aimed at both law and non-law students and attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
Newcastle Law Fair will take place at St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United Football Club. Located within the heart of the city centre, St James' is an easily accessible venue with on-site parking and disabled access.
The event is aimed at both law and non-law students and attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
Open to students from all universities and all degree disciplines.
For further information, or to book a place, please contact Angela.Smee@ncl.ac.uk, Events Co-ordinator, tel: 0191 222 7768.
Newcastle Law Fair
Mon 15 Nov 2010
In association with Newcastle Law School, the event attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
In association with Newcastle Law School, the event attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
The event will take place in the Bamburgh Suite at St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United Football Club. There will be an opportunity for all exhibitors to have lunch and network with other firms prior to the event opening.
Students from any university and all degree disciplines are welcome to attend. We advertise the event across the country, however, our main focus is on the North East area. You can expect to meet up to 5 - 600 law and non-law students.
For further information, or to book a place, please contact Angela.Smee@ncl.ac.uk, Events Co-ordinator, tel: 0191 222 7768.
Robert Gordon University Law Fair, Aberdeen
Tue 12 Oct 2010
Come along to meet and talk directly to representatives from Scottish law firms, public sector and professional bodies. Find out what they are looking for in prospective trainees. Ask about legal work experience and traineeships and learn more about the recruitment process.
Come along to meet and talk directly to representatives from Scottish law firms, public sector and professional bodies. Find out what they are looking for in prospective trainees. Ask about legal work experience and traineeships and learn more about the recruitment process.
Dundee Law Fair
Tue 04 Oct 2011
The Dundee Law Fair is open to all students and graduates who are interested in a career in law.
The Dundee Law Fair is open to all students and graduates who are interested in a career in law. The fair is free to attend.
Newcastle Law Fair
Mon 14 Nov 2011
In association with Newcastle Law School, this event attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
Students from any university and all degree disciplines are welcome to attend. By exhibiting at the event, you can expect to meet up to 600 law and non-law students. The event will take place in the Bamburgh Suite at St James' Park, the home of Newcastle United Football Club. There will be an opportunity for all exhibitors to have lunch and network with other firms prior to the event opening.
For further information, or to book a place, please contact Angela Smee, Events Co-ordinator, tel: 0191 222 7768.
Robert Gordon University Law Fair, Aberdeen
Tue 11 Oct 2011
This fair is for law students and recent graduates. Representatives from Scottish law firms, the public sector and professional bodies will available to discuss the career opportunities on offer.
This fair is for law students and recent graduates. Representatives from Scottish law firms, the public sector and professional bodies will available to discuss the career opportunities on offer. This is your chance to meet and talk directly to legal recruiters and current trainees to find out what they are looking for in prospective trainees.
If you are interested in exhibiting at this fair, please contact us careers@rgu.ac.uk.
Law Update, Manchester
Thu 14 Jul 2011
This event is a chance to update and develop your knowledge of legal careers. It will include a general update on routes into law and qualifications and a panel of practitioners to give their experiences, including a practical session.
This event is a chance to update and develop your knowledge of legal careers. It will include a general update on routes into law and qualifications and a panel of practitioners to give their experiences, including a practical session. Full details of the programme for the day will follow.
This event is free of charge and open to AGCAS members in the NW and NE regions.
Please note that this event is primarily for AGCAS members in the North West and North East regions. As this training course if run regionally by AGCAS members, the AGCAS Office will not be involved in bookings. However, if you wish to use AGCAS Training Vouchers in payment then please contact Jan Cornish at the AGCAS Office.
For further details, contact Beth Brown.
Please complete a regional course booking form (available below) and send to Beth Brown.
The Law Fair, Manchester
Tue 20 Nov 2012
This fair is for any current student or graduate from any university who is considering a career in the legal sector. Exhibitors include leading City, national and local law firms, course providers and professional bodies, including representatives from the Bar, all under one roof.
This fair is for any current student or graduate from any university who is considering a career in the legal sector. Exhibitors include leading City, national and local law firms, course providers and professional bodies, including representatives from the Bar, all under one roof. Visitors can discuss training opportunities, vacation schemes and vocational courses with over 90 exhibitors at one of the biggest law fairs in the UK. Entry is free and all entrants will be given a free fair guide on entry, which contains a floor plan, exhibitor profiles and some useful articles for anyone considering a career in the legal profession.
Visitors do not need to register in advance, although are strongly advised to do so to avoid queuing on the day. To register, please complete the short form on the website from September 2012. You will receive an entrance ticket by email, which you need to print and bring with you on the day.
Contact: 0161 275 2828 or email Jan Hewitt
Exhibitors: Please book your stand online. Booking opens on 6 March 2012.
Durham Law Fair
Mon 19 Nov 2012 to Tue 20 Nov 2012
This event is aimed at all students keen to take up a career within the legal profession. We welcome law firms with summer internships or placements to fill, as well as graduate positions.
This event is aimed at all students keen to take up a career within the legal profession. We welcome law firms with summer internships or placements to fill, as well as graduate positions.
Alternative Careers within the Legal Sector, Bradford
Wed 20 Jun 2012
This North East AGCAS regional training event aims to provide individuals with an awareness of some of the alternative legal professions.
This event aims to provide individuals with an awareness of some of the alternative legal professions. In an increasingly competitive market, many law graduates are choosing not to pursue the traditional route of training to become a solicitor or barrister. A variety of presentations from guest speakers will provide insights into some of the routes into these alternative professions, and the opportunity for career progression within the legal sector.
How to book
Please note that this event is primarily for AGCAS members in the North East region. As this event is run regionally by AGCAS members, the AGCAS office will NOT be involved in bookings. However, if you wish to use AGCAS training vouchers in payment then please contact Jan Cornish at the AGCAS office.
Please apply on a Regional Course Booking Form (available below) to Linda Holdsworth or tel 01274 235507.
Newcastle Law Fair
Mon 12 Nov 2012
In association with Newcastle Law School, this fair attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
In association with Newcastle Law School, this fair attracts over 50 of the UK's prestigious law firms, course providers and professional bodies.
Students from any university and all degree disciplines are welcome to attend.
By exhibiting at the event, you can expect to meet around 500 law and non-law students.
The event will take place at Newcastle United Football Club. There will be an opportunity for all exhibitors to have lunch and network with other firms prior to the event opening.
To book a place or for further information, contact Angela Smee, Events Co-ordinator, or tel 0191 222 7768.
Northumbria University Law, Business & Finance Fair
Thu 08 Nov 2012
An event for regional and national employers seeking students and graduates for legal, business and finance roles.
An event for regional and national employers seeking students and graduates (from Northumbria University and elsewhere) for legal, business and finance roles.
The fair is an opportunity for employers to:
• Meet students and graduates of all subjects under one roof
• Raise the profile of your organisation on campus
• Promote your graduate opportunities to finalists
• Promote your placement opportunities to students
Previous fairs and other events at Northumbria have attracted large numbers of students. Employers tell us that they are well motivated and interested in learning about their organisations.
This fair, the newest in the region, will take place in Sports Central, our recently opened state-of-the art sports facility located on the Newcastle City Centre campus.
For more information, details of charges and to book, contact Hilary Dawson 0191 2274689 or visit:
The University of Aberdeen Law Traineeship & Work Experience Fair
Mon 01 Oct 2012
This fair offers the chance to speak to firms about their opportunities and gain information on application procedures, entry requirements and what it's like to work with them. The fair is open to all Scots LLB and Diploma in Legal Practice students at The University of Aberdeen.
This fair offers the chance to speak to firms about their opportunities and gain information on application procedures, entry requirements and what it's like to work with them. The fair is open to all Scots LLB and Diploma in Legal Practice students at The University of Aberdeen.
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