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Interested in flexible part-time work whilst at uni? Join the Kortext Student Ambassador Programme!

The programme aims to increase awareness and engagement within the Kortext platform. As a Kortext Student Ambassador, you will be the face and voice of Kortext. 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and will actively participate in the programme 
• Sociable and confident with the ability to influence others 
• Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences 
• Creative with a keen enthusiasm for social media 
• Motivated and eager to learn something new 
• Reliable and committed 

You will be working on:

• Promotional activities such as video content, social media posts and email campaigns.
• Educating current Kortext users, on additional functions and accessibility. 
• Engaging with your peers to promote Kortext at fresher fairs and other on-campus events.
• Providing user feedback to help us shape our platform 
• Creating supporting materials for your library such as blog posts and videos.
• and more!

Some of the benefits include: pay £10.42 per hour, access to Kortext premium functionalities, a special welcome merchandise pack including a hoodie and more.

This role is suitable for law students at the City Law School who are starting 2nd year or above as of Sept 2023.

Apply here: Student Ambassador Programme - Kortext

Got any questions about the programme? Contact ambassadors@kortext.com

You can also find further information online (external link).

Are you a first-year law student hoping to pursue a career in commercial law? 
Would you like to attend an in-person insight day with a Magic Circle law firm? 

Future City Lawyers is proud to work with Allen & Overy to invite 30 first-year law students to an in-person insight day at Allen & Overy's London office on 17th January 2024.

The first-year insight day will be filled with presentations and meetings with partners, a commercial awareness workshop from graduate recruitment, guidance on applications and interviews from Allen & Overy’s graduate recruitment team and an introduction to Allen & Overy's exclusive first-year programme. 
At the end of the insight day you will get the opportunity to network with partners, trainees, and graduate recruitment at a formal drinks reception.

This event will provide you with an invaluable insight into life at Allen & Overy, help you prepare for future assessment centres and learn more about commercial law in the City.

Your application will be reviewed by Future City Lawyers founder, Mr Denis Viskovich. If you are successful, you will then be invited to a group case study exercise and interview. Click the link below to apply. 

You can also find further information online (external link).

Ahead of the launch of our 2023/24 research assistant recruitment campaign, the Law Commission are holding a live event for all prospective applicants. The event will cover who they are at the Law Commission, the role of a research assistant, the application process, and some top tips for a successful application. There will also be an opportunity to hear from current research assistants about their experiences, and to ask any questions.

• Date: Wednesday 6 December 2023
• Time: 16:00 – 17:30
• Location: MS Teams

You can also find further information online (external link).

The growing property department in Streathers new Crouch End office is looking for an outstanding property paralegal to provide administrative support to the residential property department. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the team. We would be looking for a proactive candidate to deliver consistently high levels of client service under the supervision of our close-knit team. The role would be hands-on and client facing from the outset, with faster opportunities for increasing responsibility as you progress.

Suitable for graduate with a 2:1 or 1st class undergraduate degree. Some prior experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role is advantageous but not a must. Previous experience or familiarity with a case management system is advantageous.

January start date.

If you would like to see the full job spec please email Emily Allbon.

Applications (CV + covering letter) to be sent through to NLrecruitment@streathers.co.uk

Undergraduate students at City are invited to apply for the Global Leadership Award for an opportunity to study in India or Vietnam in 2024. The Global Leadership Award offers the opportunity to complete a fully funded period abroad during the summer break, while engaging with international leaders and developing leadership and workplace skills. Participants will travel as part of a large group of City students.

Find out more about the award and how to apply at link below. You can also see a video of a past award winner speaking about their experience.

You can also find further information online (external link).

This is the seventeenth year in which the Golding Essay Prize has run. It offers a prize pot of £1000 for an essay on a topical subject of relevance to the Competition Law Association’s objectives.

This year's topic is:

As the importance of renewable energy increases, will patents continue to play a central role in protecting those rights or will renewable companies opt to be more cost conscious and rely on trade secrets and confidential information only?

The Golding Essay Prize is open to any:

• student (whether currently based in the UK or in a foreign jurisdiction) but excluding any student currently practising as a qualified lawyer, whether full-time or part-time; or
• trainee solicitor, pupil barrister, devil barrister (from Scotland) or trainee patent and trade mark attorney; or
• qualified solicitor or barrister with less than 2 years PQE .

You can also find further information online (external link).