No images? Click here LAW SCHOOL NEWSLETTER- 17TH JUL 2020We hope you are all enjoying the summer break! To those of you who are taking assessments in August, please do familiarise yourselves with the information below and if you have any topic related questions, we encourage you to contact your personal tutors or module tutors. A warm welcome to the new SSLC team- we look forward to working with you in the near future! You can find out more about the newly appointed SSLC Team: Scarlet, Tegan and Lauren further in the newsletter. We also have some fantastic opportunities to update you on, like our own internships for IMPACT 2020. Please do keep joining Case Clubs on, Wednesaday, 6pm, to have an informal catch up with your cohort & team.. and of course debate the law! Just as a reminder, if you would like to publish any information within this newsletter, please do get in touch with us via lawtutors-cornwall@exeter.ac.uk. Take care and enjoy the sunshine! The Law & Business Programmes Team AUGUST EXAMS AND ASSESSMENTS For those of you who have deferred your coursework/exams until August, or have been given referrals, we would like to update you on all the information we currently have. Q&A Assessment Notes- For all the answers to your latest assessment questions, please familiarise yourselves with the latest Q&A session document. Exam Timetables -The precise exam dates are not yet known, but are expected to be released on 24th July. All exams should take place at some point between 3rd August and 21st August. Legal Foundation Coursework Recommendation- For those submitting coursework, we suggest you view the ‘Module assessments’ section of the Legal Foundations ELE page. The dates referred to in those videos are no longer applicable; the deadline for all deferred and referred coursework is 12:00pm on Monday, 10th August. ELE Revision- Please be aware, all the information you require for revision before your assessments in August, are now housed on the ELE Revision Page. WEEKLY RECOMMENDATIONSSKILL In light of our exciting announcement of the latest internships for IMPACT 2020, we would like to support you in your applications. There is usually a lot of focus on CV writing, but what about the lesser known cover letters? And how to crack them? Take a look at the abundance of resources on MyCareerZone Digital, to find out how to stand out on your Cover Letters. For more general guidance on how to apply for legal firms, visit LawCareers.net RESOURCE Discover the truth about the top 10 myths in negotiation.Knowing fact from fiction can mean the difference between success and failure in your negotiations. Here Huthwaite separates the top 10 myths in negotiation from the truth, once and for all. Learn about the behaviours that make the biggest impact as well as those best left alone.WATCH NUT JOBS: CRACKING THE CASE- AMAZON It’s the $10 million heist you’ve never heard of. In a matter of months, dozens of truckloads disappeared from American highways. But what were they carrying? Nuts. Marc Fennell takes you into a rabbit-hole of crime syndicates, stolen identities and private investigators that will change the way you think about food forever. CASE CLUB- WED 22ND JULY, 6PMCase Club! (Book club, but for cases!) Next week's Case Club centres the topic of Liability for Psychiatric Injury. To understand the topic further, we recommend reading the WestLaw UK's Guide on Personal Injury: Psychiatric Harm. [Please note, sign in via your institution to gain access to WestLaw]. Although we will be discussing the topic as a whole, the most notable case to view is Alcock v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [1992]. Case Club Meeting Date: Wednesday 22nd July, 6pm (BST) Meeting Link => Here New Meeting ID: 948 9130 5009 Password: 814092 IMPACT 2020- INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYThe University of Exeter Business and Law Schools are offering two part-time summer internship positions with the aim of supporting the organisation and promotion of a Term 1 event IMPACT 2020. IMPACT 2020 is a week-long challenge (2nd – 6th Nov 2020) for all second year students from LLB and BBL Law and Business, BSc Business, FCH (Law or Business) students in Cornwall, providing them with the opportunity to combine your individual degree specialisms to meet a challenge set by a local organisation, making use of your knowledge and skills in the fields of Law, Marketing, HR, Sustainability, Economics etc. Successful applicants will work both independently and as part of a wider team, working to support Business and Law staff members with event planning and a variety of promotional activities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following: · Good communication and interpersonal skills via digital platforms · An enthusiastic, resourceful and proactive attitude · An interest in marketing and student engagement · Strong organisation and time management skills Application Procedure: Please email your CV and a Covering Letter to Stef Foley: s.foley@exeter.ac.uk by Friday 24th July 2020. MEET YOUR NEW SSLC As SSLC, we hope you're enjoying your summer and are making the most of the lovely weather. We are using this space to introduce ourselves as your SSLC for the upcoming year. We're here to support and most importantly, listen to you throughout the summer and your upcoming year. We're working closely with the teaching team to put together a great programme for next year, so please do get in touch with us if you have anything you would like us to address on your behalf. Tegan Forwood, SSLC Rep I'm Tegan. After meeting you all last year, I hope you'll find me approachable, supportive. to get tasks done efficiently and to the best of my ability. This year, I decided to volunteer as a student rep, to ensure all course members are happy with the way the course is being delivered and guarantee improvement where we believe needed. Feel free to contact me on tf344@exeter.ac.uk
Scarlett Richards, SSLC Chair I'm Scarlett, your SSLC Chair. I hope we can continue to grow as a team and emphasise we are here to listen from today. It's my first priority to ensure we represent the student body to the best of our abilities, so please do not hesitate to contact me on: Sr654@exeter.ac.uk Lauren Llewellyn, SSLC Rep
I'm Lauren Llewellyn. A passionate student with a loud voice to ensure that yours is heard. I will be a returning SSLC Rep this coming year. I’m easily approachable and will always be willing to listen no matter what the problem is. I hope throughout this year I can get to know a lot of you better and we can build a great student-staff relationship. Please contact me on lml221@exeter.ac.uk UPCOMING BPP WEBINARS Upcoming BPP Webinars- Limited availability- Book now to avoid disappointment! Mon 10th August, 6pm-7Pm- What does the SQE mean for me? With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in the upcoming years, this is a great opportunity to: learn what the LPC and SQE is, learn the pros and cons of choosing the LPC vs SQE and understand the process of qualifying as a solicitor Mon 17th August, 6pm-7pm- How to land a training contract! This is a fantastic opportunity to get advice and top tips from a successful trainee, experienced practitioners and law career experts. For upcoming events and news, follow BPP Penryn's exclusive Facebook group. EMPLOYABILITY
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