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Law School Bulletin March 2023
Welcome to our March bulletin.
When you read this bulletin, you will have completed nearly all your classes. We are so pleased you have read law with us for another year! It was my honour to be your Head of Law School during this time.
One of our biggest achievements in the last year was drafting our 5-year strategy, focusing on our commitment to address inequalities, promote sustainability and social justice through law. We aim to be a leading voice in the conversation on global challenges in justice, broadly defined as digital justice, economic justice, environmental justice, global justice, and social justice. Many of the modules you follow draw your attention to these challenges, as well as how research(your and ours) and other activities can help address them. I hope you share my pride in being part of the Exeter law community.
Likely you have also already started working on your assessments and preparing for your May exams. If not… this bulletin will hopefully prompt you to do so. I now need to stop procrastinating! And without further ado invite you to continue with this bulletin.
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to my successor, a brilliant colleague, Prof. Clair Gammage, who is taking the wheel of our Law School as of April 1st.
Joasia
Professor Joasia Luzak, Head of Law School
Spotlight on....
New Head of the Law School: Professor Clair Gammage
Clair joined Exeter Law School in summer 2022 as Professor in International Commercial Law and Director of Global Engagement.
In that time Clair has been working with the School leadership to develop our new 5 year strategy, at the heart of which is offering an educational experience which is engaging and prepares students for exciting careers in which they can be leaders for social justice and equality.
As we celebrate 100 years of Exeter Law School, I hope you will join us in welcoming Clair as she leads us in to a new era.
Education Matters
Director of Undergraduate Studies(Law), Dr Ben Hudson writes:
As we reach the end of another busy term, assessment season is once again upon us. This can be a stressful time, but think of it as your opportunity to shine, for you to demonstrate everything you have learned over the year.
Some of you will have essays and similar, some of you will have exams, most of you will have a mixture of the two. Get started on your essays sooner rather than later – the earlier you start, the more settled you will feel. And plan your time – you may have several essays with the same or similar deadline, but that does not mean leaving them all to the same day, instead plan to finish and submit each of them at intervals in the run-up to the final deadline.
Although your exams are take-home and open book, treat them as you would an in-person exam by revising fully in advance. Prepare a revision timetable, make colourful revision notes, stick revision post-it notes on your kettle and on the back of your bathroom door or on the cistern (so you can revise while you’re on the loo!), ask friends and family to test you on things you need to know (e.g. key cases, the required steps in a statutory test). That way you will have consolidated and reinforced your knowledge and understanding. You will be better prepared for your exams and you won’t be scrabbling through your notes into the early hours.
The Study Zone has a whole host of terrific resources, both online and in-person, which I really strongly encourage you to take a look at, including dedicated guidance on critical writing and exams and revision. Plus, don’t forget you can access past assessment papers via the Online Archive. And if things do start to get too tough, wellbeing services are there for you whenever you might need them – just reach out. (Email:wellbeing@exeter.ac.uk).
We wish you all the very best for the coming months. And when you need that extra bit of motivation, think about that well-deserved piña colada 🍸, mocktail 🍹, pint of lager 🍻 or glass of pinot 🍷you’ll be enjoying in the 🌞 when all your assessments are done!
Dr Ben Hudson (on behalf of the entire Exeter Law School teaching team)
Celebrate!
Professor Mimi Zou has been chosen to advise the Government on the use of data and technology in the courts and tribunal system.
She has been appointed to the Senior Data Governance Panel. The panel has been formed following a commitment by the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice, and Senior President of the Tribunals to maximise the benefits in the use of data created in the justice system of England and Wales.
It is hoped collecting and publishing more data about court and tribunal cases can help boost transparency, innovation and access to justice.
Professor Zou said: “I’m honoured to be selected for this panel and am excited to share my expertise to support innovation, transparency and better access to justice.”
Professor Zou researches the use of new and emerging technologies in the legal sector, as well as the legal, regulatory and ethical implications of such technologies on society, science and engineering.
Our Centenary!
In the last couple of weeks we've been celebrating our 100th anniversary looking at the origins of the Law School and how it has evolved since 1923.
Recently we welcomed Dr Andy Hayward, Associate Professor in Family Law at Durham Law School to deliver our Annual FRS Network/Butler-Sloss Family Law Lecture. If you'd like to watch the lecture you can find it here.
Stay connected during the Spring break with Linktree and Insta!
Use our Law School Linktree to quickly find links to our social media, monthly newsletter, events and opportunities.
We will also be active on our Instagram through April updating you with the latest Law School news and information. You can follow us here.
Opportunities and Events
Below are just a few things available for you to join in with or attend. Click here for more opportunities including Campus Representative roles, Phd Scholarships and a Mainland China Legal Internship Programme. This page is updated with new opportunities and you can link to it directly via our Linktree.
When, where and how to apply for Paralegal roles
Wednesday 29 March 2pm – 3pm
Are you considering looking for work as a paralegal when you graduate? If so, this is session for you!
This session will include a guest speaker, Helen Norman, alumna of the University of Law, sharing her experiences of working as a paralegal and how this helped her to secure her training contract. Click on this Handshake link to find out more details.
Lincoln's Inn Visit
Five law students from Streatham and Penryn recently went on a visit to Lincoln’s Inn funded by the employability budget. This was an opportunity for aspiring barristers to meet and hear from barristers on a range of subjects, including training, career opportunities and life at the Bar.
The five students were selected at random to attend and sent this wonderful photo and comment following their visit:
“Thank you so much for such a wonderful opportunity yesterday to the University Information Afternoon and dinner at Lincoln’s Inn. It was such an amazing experience, and I think that we all got so much out of it!”
For similar opportunities take a look at the Bar Council website for Innsight days and scholarships available for Bar courses.
Building Creative Confidence workshop
29 March 3-4pm
Join this informal session to find out more about how the creative process works, and what it means for you. We’ll look at the transferable skills of creativity and the benefits for well-being, and managing your academic work and you’ll try out a couple of quick techniques to generate new ideas. Led by Sarah Campbell, Associate Director for Arts and Culture at the University. Background info here and if you would like to go along email welfare.peterchalk@exeter.ac.uk.
Mills & Reeve
Ability Development Award
Apply by 31 March 2023
In collaboration with Business Disability Forum, Mills &Reeve are offering one Ability Development Award aimed at first or second year students attending university with a keen interest in law. The award provides a student with a disability or long-term condition with some financial support, along with skills and experience which will be useful for a career in the law. This will include:
- A bursary of £1,000 to support with your studying needs
- Work experience – one week in one of our UK offices (Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester, Norwich, or Oxford)
- Sessions with a mentor to support you on your journey
If you would be interested in applying please click here for more information.
Your Voice: Year 2
Have your say: Experiences in legal education
A research group at the University of Exeter is working with the Solicitors Regulation Authority to examine the experiences of people in legal education. They are looking for individuals who are currently enrolled on the LLB as a 2nd year student, and who wish to qualify as a solicitor to fill out an online survey and share their experiences and viewpoints with us. This is a great opportunity for you to have your say and contribute to potential support for students, and about the barriers and opportunities for students.
The first 1,000 who complete the survey will receive a £5 Amazon voucher (if this cap has been reached it will be clear at the beginning of the survey). The survey will take 25-30 minutes to complete. The link here will take you to the survey.
All responses are completely confidential and will be analysed by the University of Exeter research team. Thank you in advance!"
Your Voice: Year 3
The National Student Survey is open for all final year students. The feedback we receive from your contributions helps shape all aspects of University life for future students. Follow the link provided in your email from Ipsos or click on the NSS website here.
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