Category: Student perspectives
Why you should apply for a Think Big about Global Justice Scholarship
Recent law graduate and recipient of a Think Big about Global Justice Scholarship, Kudzi Manase, explains how she came to study law in the first place and what inspired her to apply for the scholarship to kickstart her career.
Why Bristol?
… Read moreHow being a volunteer in a dynamic university has changed me
For this blog we caught up with Aryan Mandal, who shares his thoughts about being an international student here – and how the culture and spirit of the university, combined with his experience working as a volunteer lawyer, has seen him grow as a human with ambition for the future.
… Read moreMy experience as a Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholar and how it has helped shape my future
The University of Bristol supports eligible first year law students to apply for the Freshfields Stephen Lawrence Scholarship Scheme. Launched in 2013, the scheme seeks to address the disproportionate under-representation of black and black mixed-race men from less socially mobile backgrounds in large commercial law firms, and in recent years other ‘City’ careers too.
… Read moreMy internship experience: developing my employability, furthering my academic studies and working to promote race equality
Recent LLB law graduate, Lottie Boateng-Kennett tells us more about undertaking an internship working as a Research Assistant at Research Action Coalition for Race Equality (RACE) at the end of her final year – opening up opportunities, experiences and the making of new friends in the sphere of understanding and tackling race and equality.… Read more
Researching outside-the-box: how to pursue interests in specialist areas of law
University of Bristol Law School alumni, Michael Gould graduated with an LLB in 2020 and has since worked in the space industry, both in business and law with Satellite Applications Catapult and First Steps Legal respectively. Also a published author with the European Space Policy Institute, his research focuses on space debris and small satellite issues.… Read more
Why you should try mooting as a law student
Current law students, Max Sakoschek and Mayank Tripathi recently took part in the Landmark Chambers intervarsity mooting competition, representing the University of Bristol Law School. Having reached the final round, Max has written this blog post to share his wisdom on why you should give mooting a try.… Read more
Are you keen to explore a career in Legal Tech?
The Law School, Engineering Industrial Liaison Office and law firm, Osborne Clarke have teamed up again to offer current law students an exclusive two-week paid placement in September 2021, focused on emerging technologies in the legal world.
The scheme
Award-winning multinational law firm Osborne Clarke has grown rapidly over recent years, with 25 offices around the world.… Read more
How I prepare for success in my online assessment centres
Blog post by current LLB Law with Study Abroad student, Rosie Humphris as she explains her steps for success in preparing for online assessment centres.
Following the successful completion of an assessment centre with a top London law firm, DLA Piper, I was asked to comment on the how participating in lectures gave me the skills to successfully obtain a Summer Internship.… Read more
My experience on the Pinsent Masons virtual vacation scheme
Latest blog post by LLB law student, Maddison Seed.
