Your final Law School Bulletin 2023

Congratulations on reaching the end of the academic year! The end of term is full of excitement for many of you and it can also be a time of anticipation as you wait for assessment results on 28th June. If any of your marks are delayed as a result of the Marking and Assessment Boycott, we will let you know in the results release email, so do read it carefully.

We understand this may be concerning and so, if you are affected, the email will also include information on how to get further advice and support, should you need it. Please continue to check your emails for communications from the Faculty and the University (FAQs and previous emails can be found on the website) about the approach being taken in response to this ongoing period of national industrial action.

For many of you, this marks the end of your undergraduate studies with the Law School and the summer recess is an important time for reflection and preparation for what lies ahead for you. Many of you will be undertaking internships, work placements and paid employment. For others, this may be a time to prepare for the referral and deferral assessment period. It can be easy to forget the importance of self-care so I encourage you all to take a well-deserved break and focus on your wellbeing. Spend time with family and friends, do things that bring you joy, and forget about your studies for a while.

Graduation marks a significant moment in your life; it is an important point of transition from one phase into another. All colleagues in the Law School are so proud of your achievements and we hope that you will stay in touch with us. I encourage you to become active members of our alumni community - if you are interested in returning to support the School in any capacity, please reach out to me.

Wishing you all a beautiful and fun summer recess. I look forward to seeing you at Graduation.

Clair

Professor Clair Gammage, Head of Law School

Education Matters

Director of Education and Student Experience Craig Newbery-Jones:

Congratulations to all of you receiving your results next week! This marks a remarkable milestone in your personal journey. Your dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment have brought you to this moment. Years of rigorous study, countless hours of research, and intense hard work have helped you hone your intellect and developed a deep understanding of law and its role in society.

As you embark on the next stage on your journey remember that the power of the law lies not only in its enforcement but also in its ability to promote fairness, equality, and positive change. The world eagerly awaits your contribution. Whatever you choose to do, always remember to uphold justice, and shape the world for the better. As you celebrate, remember to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering support of your family, friends, academic staff, and student colleagues who have cheered you on. Their encouragement, guidance, and belief in your abilities have been instrumental in your success. Let their pride in your accomplishments fuel your passion and inspire you to reach even greater heights.

However, this is not the end of your journey with the University of Exeter Law School. Support will be available from the Amory Hub, the Wellbeing service and your academic personal tutors during the next few weeks. Also, be sure to read all accompanying letters provided with your results and transcripts (or interim transcripts) carefully. We also hope that you will become an active member of our alumni community and return to visit us many times to work with our students and impart the skills and knowledge you developed during your time with us and beyond.

May your future endeavours be filled with fulfilment, personal growth, and endless opportunities to make a positive difference in the world. I wish you success and happiness in all that you do.

Craig

Celebrate!

Congratulations to Natalie Ohana who recently won the Students' Guild award 'Academic of the Year, HASS'. From student nominations, this is given to an academic who excels in all areas with a student-centred and tailored approach to teaching and/or supervision. Her work on the third year module, 'Law, Testimony and Trauma' was delivered with with thoughtful consideration and a true understanding of the possible effects of such a module, "She took precaution by dedicating some of our lectures to mindfulness, and giving us tips on how to ground ourselves after reading very hard testimonies."

Natalie is over the moon to receive the award and said "I am grateful to my students, who approached the module and their projects with heart and sensitivity even though they were under the enormous pressure of being in their third year, and for the ongoing support from my colleagues in the law school and the law office."

The superb @womenandlawEXE Society have just won an award for their amazing work in the last year. Well done! They've put on many workshops/events to help students with advice/insight to future career options. Follow the link for an inspiring read.

Keep in touch with us, and tell us about your progress and achievements. The Law School door is always open. Tag us in your Tweets, Instagram posts or email us with your news, and then we'll shout about it too.....just as we did recently with cricket star Freya (Ruth)Davies. 

Your Graduation 

In a few weeks' time you'll be able to celebrate your years of hard work at your Graduation ceremony. It's a really special day on campus and we look forward to seeing you in your gown! Don't forget to tag #ExeterLawSchool in your pics if you'd like us to share them. We'll be capturing the day on Instagram so follow us here. 

Final reminder as well, to let the graduation planning team know if you have any accessibility requirements that you may need for graduation. You need to email graduationsuoe@exeter.ac.uk with 'Accessibility' as the subject title by 26th June so they are able to assist you.

Our Centenary!

Congratulations on being part of our Centenary year. Keep in touch with our plans to celebrate at the end of the year via our Law100 webpages. 

Opportunities and Events 

FINALISTS' PICNIC

The end of May was perfect timing for our Finalists' picnic. The sun was shining and the daises were in full bloom - the perfect backdrop to a well earned treat. Thanks to our team of Law Student Experience Officers(Kassie and Guin) who organised it all.

As part of the event we also held a photo competition which was won by Victoria Lopez, who told us how much she appreciated it. 

"Thank you so much, I found it very thoughtful, especially during what can be a very stressful time. Much appreciated and can't wait to see what else the Law School has to offer."

See our reel on Instagram too.

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