Topics
- Journey into Law (Presentation + Q&A)- Run through pathways and journey into law. Include both Solicitor and Barrister pathways. Create timelines in the slide deck. (slide deck and timelines ad resources for website)
- International student-focused (Presentation + Q&A)- Brief journey/pathway for both solicitor and barrister, how it might differ for international students.
About the Event
- Topic: Pathways (Solicitors & Barristers): What I wish I knew before law school
- Event Date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023 7-8 pm
Questions that were asked:
How can a career changer show transferable skills on CV?
How do you know which area in law to specialise in?
Advice for international students to get mini pupillage
What are the prospects in the barrister route for international students?
Was there ever a moment where you doubted your ability/knowledge and how to did work through it?
How can you use your international student background as a selling point in applications or interviews ?
If not law (or if you had not obtained your pupillage/TC offer), what other path do you think you would have chosen and why?
What should you do if you’ve not decided if you want to be a barrister or solicitor?
How did you decide whether to pursue the barrister or solicitor route?
How to keep motivated when having feelings of imposter syndrome?
Why law?
What would you say is the most important factor contributing to your success in getting to your current position?
What is your favourite thing about being a Barrister?