Future Lawyers

Careers Academy

Course introduction

Margaret Gaffney
Future lawyers

The elective provides students with the opportunity to participate in a national mock trial competition, taking on roles such as barrister or a witness. Students will participate in a mooting competition organised by local universities, which will allow students to practise the key ability of legal argument. Visits to universities and visiting speakers (including barristers, solicitors, lecturers) will occur throughout the year. Support will be provided in preparing for LNAT examinations and for submitting UCAS applications to prestigious universities.

Who should follow the programme?

To access this elective, you will need to be studying Law or Applied Law.

What activities can you expect to experience?

Bar National Mock Trial Competition: opportunity for 15 students to participate in mock trials and take on the key roles in court
LNAT preparation (Law National Aptitude Test) for universities that require LNAT (Oxford, Durham, Bristol etc.)
Cambridge Law Conference: founded 40 years ago to give sixth form students a real insight into the study of Law at Cambridge
Talk from a Cambridge Law student helping answer student questions and helping prepare applications
Mooting: opportunity to practice this key ability of legal argument which is a key skill for anyone hoping to become a barrister
Visits to the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court
Visits to local universities to experience studying Law at degree level
Guest speakers including University Law lecturers and legal professionals such as solicitors and barristers
Guidance and support for students looking to progress to employment in a Law related career

What about trips and visits?

Visits to the Houses of Parliament and Supreme Court
Mooting
Bar National Mock Trial Competition
Cambridge Law Conference

You will develop the following employability skills:

Team work – negotiation and persuasion
Interpersonal skills including effective communication skills verbal and written
Commercial acumen
Attention to detail
Commitment and dedication to a legal career • Independent working

What will this elective lead to after SJR?

All of the skills and knowledge gained from the programme will support students in their application to study Law at university. The Law department has an excellent record of student progression to higher education, including Russell Group universities and last year our students entered university to study courses such as: Law, Criminology & Sociology and Policing Law and Investigation.