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🌟 Attention Teachers and Careers Advisers! 🌟 September has arrived quickly, and I hope you all had a fantastic summer break! As we dive into the new academic year, there's still time to register for our Virtual Teacher and Adviser Conference on Wednesday, September 25th via Zoom! 📅 Wednesday, September 25th ⏰ 10:00 - 14:30 The conference will start with a welcome talk from Matthew Tomlinson, Dean of our Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle campuses. Then, choose 2 breakout sessions from these exciting and informative topics: 📌 Session 1: - Why is The University of Law different? - Employability Support at The University of Law - Widening Participation and Student Support 📌 Session 2: - Solicitor Training: The New Route to Qualifying - Study Skills - Where can I go with my degree? Afternoon: DebateMate are running a session in the afternoon looking at how developing skills in debating can benefit your students and giving you suggestions of how you can facilitate this for your students. Spaces are limited, and booking is essential! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and better support your students' futures. Secure your spot today by messaging me for sign-up details! 🚀

STAGE FEAR ! !!!🎤🗣️ The fear to speak in front of a panel of people...it's a process to overcome the fear. when you look to make your space in the legal fraternity, Excellent Speaker is a great quality to have. The confidence & being able to present yourself to make a point, it is important to develop good communication skills. Sometimes, things work in your favour by the words & confidence you put in front of the world ;A STRONG PERSONALITY INDEED I couple of events helped me to be able to speak with confidence leaving a good Impression on the hearing end . And It is well said that; "FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE LAST IMPRESSION " first impressions matter The Journey before pursuing Law ,I thought wasted my time & money but taught me important lessons for life. Attending the Orientation Course Taking part in a Talks Club Will talk more about it in the upcoming post! stay tuned 😀

Excited to announce the successful completion of the intensive 4-week Summer Certificate Course in legal research and writing! Delved into core legal scholarship principles, honed advanced analytical skills, and explored diverse research methodologies. Grateful for the engaging live sessions, insightful assignments, and invaluable one-on-one mentorship. Ready to apply these newfound skills to future endeavors in the legal field! LexPacto #LegalResearch #WritingSkills #CertificateCourse #LegalScholarship #ResearchMethods #PlagiarismAwareness #LegalWriting #Mentorship #SummerCourse #ProfessionalDevelopment

Happy Teacher’s Day! 🎓 Today is a special day, not just for celebrating teachers, but for reflecting on the incredible journey that has shaped me. In my career in law, I’ve learned that teachers come in many forms, and often, life itself becomes the greatest teacher. - Lessons from Legal Challenges: Every case I’ve worked on has offered valuable lessons. Each courtroom experience, whether victorious or challenging, has taught me about strategy, resilience, and humility. The legal field has continuously pushed me to refine my skills and adapt, reinforcing that learning is an ongoing process. - Life’s Unseen Teachers: Beyond textbooks and legal precedents, clients, colleagues, and courtroom scenarios have imparted lessons that are equally important. From clients, I’ve learned empathy and the significance of understanding diverse perspectives. Opponents have taught me patience and the art of strategic thinking. These life lessons have underscored that law is as much about humanity and adaptability as it is about regulations. - My Juniors as Teachers: I’ve been fortunate to work alongside enthusiastic juniors who, while I mentor them, also serve as my teachers. Their fresh ideas, creativity, and willingness to question the status quo have taught me the value of remaining open-minded and innovative. Today, my team and juniors surprised me with a heartfelt celebration for Teacher’s Day. Their thoughtfulness and the effort they put into making this day special for me have left me deeply touched and overwhelmed. It’s moments like these that remind me of the strong, supportive community we have built together. In law, learning never stops, and I am thankful for everyone—mentors, colleagues, juniors, and even the challenges—that have played a role in shaping my journey. Happy Teacher’s Day to all the wonderful teachers out there, in every form. #HappyTeachersDay #TeachersDay #Gratitude #LearningNeverStops #LegalJourney #Mentorship #LawLife #Growth #ThankYouTeachers #WisdomFromEverywhere #FeelingBlessed

Are you ready to start your 1L year with confidence and clarity? I know the pressure can feel overwhelming, but I've designed the "How to Ace Your 1L" course to give you the exact strategies and tools you need to thrive. Here's what you’ll learn: ✅ Job Market Overview & Key Priorities ✅ Study Tools & Habits for Success ✅ Exam Prep Strategies ✅ How to Select High-Value Extracurriculars ✅ Closing Your Skill Gap for 1L Summer Jobs ✅ 1L & 2L Recruitment Process Roadmap ✅ Mental Health Tools for Stress Management ✅ High-Performance Habits to Beat the Grading Curve BONUS: You'll also get access to all my past recruitment workshops from this year. If you're ready to maximize your academic performance, pick the right extracurriculars, and land your dream job in big law, click here to enroll: https://lnkd.in/gT5XUHrg Let’s get started on paving your path to success! 🎓

My first experience as a Mock Witness. I remember clearly that day. We were using the faculty basement and the rain started so we had to go upstairs due to the breeze. I was just there to see, then, my mentor told me to appear as a witness. I was tensed, I already prepared a story for the witness but I was not planning to be one nor tryout as one. I was so tensed that day and I started asking questions. It was finally time for those trying out as witnesses to begin. I was asked to go first. I tried, gave it my all despite being a first timer. Though, I was prepared but seems not enough. Only if you understand how OAU Moot and Mock Committee can be when it comes to trainings for competition. Such wonderful senior colleagues in the committee. Cutting the chase, it didn't turn out well as my story had a lot of loopholes. Deep down, I was sad a bit and I felt embarrassed. Why? I've attended almost all meetings, I've seen people do this a lot in my presence, in fact I've always been there for cross examinations and I always had a question although I don't always say it. But now that I was to do it, I did not do it well. A senior colleague then asked me why my story was like that and told me to come prepared the next day. Why am I saying this? That day I realized that practice actually makes perfection. I knew how it went, I could even come up with a story and I was cross examining it myself, but to say it is the problem. Why? It's because I've not tried it before, I've not practiced it at all. Do not hesitate to practice what you've learnt. Don't just rely on the theory. After that day, I tried out again as a witness. Although, I was not picked, it's still part of the learning. Do not be scared to try, and after trying and it doesn't work out, try it again and again until it does. I'm Muhideen Mistura, a 200-level law student of Obafemi Awolowo University. #20dayslinkedinchallenge #Personalgrowth

Are you ready to start your 1L year on the right foot? Whether you're feeling anxious or excited, We've got the perfect solution to help you succeed! We are inviting you to join the online course, "How to Ace Your 1L" by Hana Dhanji, designed to give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to thrive in your first year of law school. What you’ll learn: ✅ 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 1: 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 1𝐋 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 2: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐞 1𝐋 - 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 3: 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 4: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 5: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐩 - 1𝐋 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 6: 1𝐋 & 2𝐋 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 7: 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✅𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 8: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞 This course includes BONUS access to all my past recruitment workshops this year. 🎓 Ready to boost your law school performance? Click here to enroll: https://lnkd.in/gjvV4cpH Learn exactly what to do during 1L to maximize your academic performance, pick the right extracurriculars, successfully navigate the formal recruits, and land your dream job in big law… Join today and start paving your path to success!

A Student's perspective As a law student on holiday, I've taken time to reflect on my academic journey so far. Before diving back into books and lectures, I want to share valuable lessons learned: Here are 10 Essential Tips for Law Students & Beyond. 1. Consistency is key: Maintain your energy despite challenges. 2. Aim high: Strive for excellence (First Class/2:1). 3. Stay humble: Intelligence without humility is incomplete. 4. Nurture relationships: Build strong bonds with course mates and seek mentorship from experienced seniors. 5. Explore beyond academics: Engage in extracurricular activities. 6. Loyalty matters: Foster strong ties with lecturers. 7. Be intentional: Align societal involvement with your goals. 8. Develop your writing skills: Vital for legal success. 9. Surround yourself with purpose-driven friends. 10. Never underestimate prayer and the value of guidance from those who've paved the way. Thank you for reading, you can as well share your thoughts in the comments ! Let's connect and continue the conversation 😊✨

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair” Yesterday I, alongside many other aspiring lawyers, had the honour of attending the City Century and Young Professionals event in the QEII centre. The day contained many opportunities to gain insights into the legal community from inspiring professionals. Before the event, I’d never even heard of a solicitor apprenticeship yet after I felt as though I had been given invaluable knowledge about an amazing pathway into the legal profession. Throughout the entire event - from Paul Lewis’ advice on giving every opportunity application, dedication and hustle to Amy Marren MBE PLY’s closing speech in conjunction with the brilliant The 93% Club - one key theme resonated with me: the importance of self confidence and giving things your all. It’s something that I have personally had to work on and engrain into my ethos at every turn of my journey, and to me it felt like the core message that underscored the event. I feel that this can be summed up in a quote shared by Elizabeth Ajai-Ajagbe: “80% of success is showing up”. The speakers we heard and glimpses into the professional world we saw all highlighted how vital it is to grasp opportunities and simply show up, even if you’re scared. On top of these motivational undertones, the event allowed us to meet with 40+ of the biggest city law firms and learn the importance of learning and networking early. In my opinion, Idin Sabahipour’s insight on commercial awareness was particularly interesting and I would highly recommend giving LittleLaw a follow! The law firms that attended were incredibly helpful with answering questions we had during a networking break. Finally I want to give Patrick McCann and Joanna Hughes a huge thank you for organising this event: it not only introduced many of us to new ways into law but also gave us amazing opportunities to grow our self confidence, network and develop the skills we need to be successful solicitors. #youngprofessionals #citycentury #solicitorapprenticeship #law

As employers we can often get mixed up with the point of providing work experience. 🧑🏫Yes, sure, it’s to provide a meaningful encounter in the workplace that involves opportunities to directly converse with professionals in roles that young people may aspire to, as well as to find out what a career in that job really entails. ✏️Not to mention the development of employability skills and the chance to step outside their comfort zone to try something new. 💡It can even be used as a means for a young person to decide actually this isn’t the career path for them (equally valuable to confirming it IS the right path btw). However, we also need to remember that we as employers LEARN SO MUCH from our future talent. They bring great insights we just don’t have the angle to see from and in most cases are very willing to share it with us. We just need to be open to it! I’m looking forward to what I’m going to learn this week from our students (just as much as I hope they are looking forward to learning from us!) After all, it’s a two-way process and we never stop learning 😊 #workexperience #equitydiversityinclusion #earlytalent #legalcareers