Thank you to those that came along to the Law Fair. The event was a huge success and the feedback from employers has been positive. We hope you enjoyed the fair as much as we did!
Organisations who attended our 2009 event included: Allen & Overy LLP Bar Council Denton Wilde Sapte LLP Free Representation Unit Government Legal Service Legal Services Commission Lewis Silkin LLP Lawrence Graham LLP Linklaters LLP Macfarlanes LLP Travers Smith Blackstone Chambers Chambers and Partners Publishing Ministry of Justice KM Legal Advisory Limited The City Law School Civil Service Advocates for International Development AIRE Centre LawCareers.Net Prisoners Advice Service Monckton Chambers PwC Legal
Feedback from organisations:
“Really prepared students compared to some other Uni’s” – Allen& Overy
“students were well prepared for the fair and had relevant questions – especially the VIP guests” – LG
“Very busy which keeps the day going and keeps employers on their toes” – Prisoners Advice Service
“The booklet helped the students decide what to look for beforehand and they targeted the employers with questions prepared” - Prisoners Advice Service
“I hope I’m invited next year” - Prisoners Advice Service
“Thank you for inviting us (a charity)!” – AIRE Centre
“Excellent catering” – GLS
“Quite engaging compared to other law fairs, perhaps due to presence of BVC students”
“A fair few (students) seemed to have done previous research online and came prepared” – Advocates for International Development
545 students and graduates attended the 2009 Law Fair. This is a 16% increase from 2008. Approximately 21% were from another Higher Education institution.
189 'VIP' students attended the fair in the first hour.
56% of attendees were Graduates, Postgraduates & Finalists, 27% were in their penultimate year of study and 17% were in their first year.
Student feedback:
"The CV and Cover letter workshop was the best part of the Law Fair... EXCELLENT HELP!" - Postgraduate student