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Your first Law School Bulletin
Welcome to Exeter Law School!
Congratulations for securing your place to study with us. You are joining our diverse and dynamic community of academics, support colleagues, students and graduates.
Starting at university is a big step and the first few days on campus are both exciting and slightly overwhelming as you receive a lot of information, need to find your way around our (beautiful) campus as well as around Amory Building, and meet a lot of new people. At Exeter Law School we are all here to help you settle in into your new life.
As you are now beginning the next phase of your academic life at one of the UK’s top law schools, it is important to recognise that your law degree is a rigorous, demanding and challenging course – but it is also a fascinating and impactful degree which can be incredibly rewarding! You will be taught by renowned experts in the fields you study and have plenty of opportunities to engage with the life of the Law School and the University. You will also be able to join societies that align with your passions and interests and you will meet some fantastic people… so make the most of every moment.
As you begin your studies, I encourage you to be curious and inquisitive, to aim high, to follow your passions, and to be kind to one another. We will be here to support you - don't be afraid to ask questions throughout your journey.
It is a real pleasure for us to welcome you to Exeter Law School and I am very much looking forward to meeting you all.
Best wishes,
Richard
Dr Richard Bowyer, Acting Head of Exeter Law School
Welcome from your DESE
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Exeter Law School. I am the Director of Education and Student Experience.
My role is to ensure your programme runs smoothly, that the school promotes the highest levels of rigour and inclusion, and that you are supported to achieve your potential. I work closely with the directors of each of our undergraduate programmes and with your module convenors to make this happen. I welcome feedback from you on any aspect of the student experience at any point in the year.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the various services of the University to support you and your goals. I’d also encourage you to promise yourself that you will get to know your personal tutor this year; this is your personal connection with the academic staff of the School – the person who will champion you in your academic and professional life.
May I wish you every success on your academic journey, and I look forward to supporting you and celebrating your achievements.
David
Welcome Week Induction
Your first week is an exciting and information packed few days. To help your induction week run smoothly there are some key things you need to do before you arrive.
Then once you're on campus there are Timetabled induction sessions some of which are for all students and others which are Law specific. (Repeat sessions are included for your information but please only attend YOUR timetabled sessions.) You'll also have the opportunity to meet your personal tutor.
You can access your timetable via the New Student Guide: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/newstudentsguide/ or via the MyExeter App.
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Helpful People and Places
A warm welcome to the Law School from Amory Info Point and Hub team. The Amory Info Point and Hub team, located on the ground floor of Amory Building, are available to help with any questions you may have about your studies. From queries about your modules, changes to study, what to do if things don't go to plan, and more. They provide friendly and efficient advice and guidance, and if the team are unable to help they’ll aim to signpost you to someone who can.
Opening times are 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, for phone, online, and in-person enquiries. Find out more on the webpage here. Email them via info.amory@exeter.ac.uk
University Updates
Each week in term time look out for weekly emails from the Student Communications team titled University Updates. This is the best way to stay up to date with wider University stories, events and information. If you miss the email or want to see previous editions, they sit here on the Uni website.
MyExeter App
We have one app for everything essential to navigating your life at Exeter, with content filtered to your campus. View your timetable, access student records and your University emails, find and book study spaces, discover the latest University Updates and events and much more, all in one place.
Find out more and access the free MyExeter app here or download MyExeter for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Meet your Pastoral Mentors
We have two Pastoral Mentors Sarah Street and Jay Ford. They are your friendly port of call for any aspects of University life, be it academic, pastoral or accessibility concerns. Do speak to them if you have any challenges and queries, as they're here to help and offer non-judgmental support.
You can book to see your Pastoral Mentors in person or via Teams: law-pastoral@exeter.ac.uk. Sarah and Jay have years of experience helping with student wellbeing and will endeavour to find you the right support and guide you as a first step.
"For many, living away from home can be a daunting prospect. You may also feel a sense of overwhelm as the new academic year rolls around and your new adventure begins. You might potentially just need someone to help you navigate some new challenges as you set out on this journey.
Someone to talk to might be just what you need. That's where we can help you. As your Pastoral Mentors, we are here and ready for a chat either in person or via Teams.
Good luck on this exciting new time in your lives, and if you need us, we are right here and ready to help."
Sarah and Jay
Our Socials
Opportunities and Events
Through term time there will be a variety of employability and career development events some of which we will highlight in this monthly newsletter. In between editions you can keep updated directly via our Opportunities page which is also easy to find via our Linktree.
Competitions
At Exeter Law School we have a variety of ways you can gain skills which will help you in your career and with your personal development. Through competitions such as Client Interviewing and Negotiation you will develop many interpersonal, research and personal skills including building rapport, information gathering, bargaining, ethics and self reflection. These are open to different year groups and we publish the details in these monthly newsletters and on our Opportunities page. Take a look now to see details of the Human Rights Moot.
Skills for Law Podcast
If this is the first time you are studying law, we have produced a Law Skills podcast this year which is specifically designed to help you quickly acquire foundational skills in reading law. You can listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts and Podbean.
Your Library
You can connect with the library team for a wide range of support by going along to:
- Research Café drop-ins Tuesdays @ Forum Library
- Legal Research drop-ins Thursdays @ Amory
Or book in for an in-person or online 1:1 session for
- Using and finding legal resources
- OSCOLA referencing
- Legal Research support
Your Wellbeing: Getting Advice and Support
Moving to uni involves a lot of change in your life, so from the moment you arrive we want to ensure you have the best support.
For everyday queries about student life and your studies, the team at Amory Hubs/Info point can help you. Full details of all Hubs on campus are here.
If you would like more personal support, or guidance for a friend, our wellbeing pages have all the information you might need. There is also a live chat facility 2-4pm weekdays. Why not watch the Introduction video.
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER LAW SCHOOL
If you would like to see previous editions of the bulletin, they sit on our WordPress site here. And if you have any suggestions for future editions, or would like to share a story with us, please email lawcomms@exeter.ac.uk. Fin
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