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South Caucasus is the region located between Russia, Turkey and Iran. After the collapse of the Soviet Union three countries in this region – Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia – proclaimed their independence. At that time, all of them shared a significant number of similarities: highly centralised government, lack of democratic institutions and a weak respect for the rule of law. Almost 30 years after the collapse these countries have followed different paths of post-communist ...transition and are standing at very different sides of the political straight today: Georgia being a pro-democratic and West-oriented country; Armenia having recently undergone a very unexpected change of the government; and Azerbaijan still holding as a strong authoritarian regime. We are looking to invite students interested in South Caucasus region to join the discussion on democracy and the rule of law in South Caucasus, with the speakers from respective countries.
Moderator: Jurate Guzeviciute, Programme Lawyer at the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute
Speakers: - Lala Darchinova (Lawyer from Azerbaijan) - Nako Edisherashvili (Speaker from Georgia) - Speaker from Armenia
THE EVENT IS FREE AND IS OPEN TO EVERYONE.
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Thank you LawCareers.Net for the nomination of SOAS Law Society for the Best careers event award!
This is a testament to the hard work of our committee and I am incredibly proud of our wonderful team. Well done, Ancuta Faur, Ellen Allde, Marina Filina, Shu Cean Chua, Anna Csépányi, Marie Pepita Béchet, Cecilia Kustermann, Thaïs Dubois, Tashfina Zeina Rahman, Negina Maihanwal, Usama Khalab, Sara Aslam, Ludovica Vecchio, Anahita Parsa!
Thank you to all the SOAS University of London students that have completed the survey!

• Alumni Careers Blog •
Our alumni careers blog posts are back! If you are undecided about what legal career you want to pursue, or what area of law you would like to practise in, check them out!
This week’s interview is with Catherine Robinson, who is an immigration barrister - read the post if you would like to know more about how she became a barrister, and would like to know what tips she has for current students. ... http://soaslawsoc.com/…/tuesdays-with-s oas-alumni-catherine…
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Since 1972, Free Representation Unit has provided representation in social security and employment tribunals to those ineligible for legal aid. Their work is volunteer-based, consisting mostly of law students and legal professionals in the early stages of their career. Join us for a conversation on what they do and how to get involved!
We will be joined by FRU CEO David Abbott and Doughty Street Chambers Barrister Gemma Daly, a former FRU volunteer. There are limited spaces - get your tickets now!

• Linklaters Competition and the chance to win £250 •
Linklaters is currently running a competition to find the UK's most innovative students by asking you to answer the question:
"How would you revolutionise the legal industry?"
... The judges will shortlist 25 students who will be invited to attend an exclusive open day at the Linklaters London office on Monday, 11th March 2019. This open day will include a personal development workshop and networking opportunities, as well as giving you the chance to work in a team to pitch an innovative idea to a panel of senior Linklaters’ employees.
Not only will you get the opportunity to present your idea to industry experts, but the winning team will also take home a cash prize of up to £250 each.
For more details regarding the competition please refer to: http://ocply.co/linklaters18-19-soas-comp
For other opportunities with Linklaters: http://ocply.co/linklaters18-19-soas-appl y https://www.facebook.com/linklatersgradsu k/videos/418400092062181/
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Thank you all for coming to this year's Law Ball, making it the best one yet! The pictures are also up in better quality on Dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/…/e6zr5g…/AA Anv_8olTUR0ptnzIuwtFD0a…).
All photos courtesy of Dilesh Solanki (find him on Instagram @dilesh_solanki)
If you use the pictures, make sure to tag us (and the photographer) in them (Instagram is @soaslawsociety).
... EDIT: for any of you wanting the pictures in colour, they are in the Dropbox as well. A few new coloured pictures have been added to the Dropbox!
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Here is some information for you to read before tonight's event! Please do read this, as there is some important information for you here.
P.S. Tickets are still available on the SU website : https://soasunion.org/ents/event/1239/…
There will also still be tickets at the door (£35, cash only!)
... We look forward to seeing you all tonight !
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• Step into Law • Today is the deadline (24th January 2019) 17:30-19:00 Careers Zone (SL62) SOAS
... SO YOU WANT TO BE A SOLICITOR? The Vacation scheme deadline is fast approaching! Step into Law is an interactive session designed to help you get started with vacation scheme and training contract application forms. Step into Law will look at the current legal graduate marketplace, how to sell your skills and experiences to employers as well as what type of questions you might come across – and even give you a chance to have a go at some questions yourself! They will provide an insight into what the rest of the selection process may look like, so you can prepare yourself for future assessments.
View the flyer attached below for further information To book a place for yourself please visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SOAS-STE P
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• Linklaters Pathfinder Scheme •
I'm sure most of you have heard of Linklaters, but if you haven't it's a magic circle firm with offices in 20 different countries.
It may seem too soon to be thinking about what firm (if any) you want to work for, but application deadlines for vacation schemes and training contracts will be finished this time next year!
... Linklater's 'Pathfinder', is a 2-day insight scheme, so that you can get an understanding of what it's like to apply and work for one of London's top commercial firms. Deadlines for applications are on the 11th of February.
Find out more and where to apply here: http://ocply.co/linklaters18-19-soas-appl y
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• Linklaters Graduates UK update •
Today is the deadline for the Linklaters Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes AND the 2021 Training Contract! http://ocply.co/linklaters18-19-soas-appl y
Best of luck everyone!

• Herbert Smith Freehills Graduates UK opportunity •
HSF is recruiting a SOAS Campus Ambassador! Please see below further details:

On the cusp of the new year, the Law Society would like to direct your attention to our annual Law Ball, being held next month, the 25th of January 2019.
Expect dancing, drinking, and eating - bring your friends, your friends' friends, and your friends' friends' friends, but don't forget, get the cheaper Early Bird tickets soon as they will run out quickly !
Tickets are linked below, but don't forget to fill out your name in the google forms ( https://docs.google.com/…/1pu8...YBOHJ9 oZEkbnh_HUOXxJdNLE…/edit ) as only names both showing a ticket purchase and who are on the form will be let into the event.
The SOAS Law Society wishes you a happy new year and hopes to see you at the Law Ball!
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that this festive season is filled with joy, love and great memories!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
And Baby, Its Cold Outside; so come join the Law Society for a screening of "The Holiday" , Yule love it.
All we Want for Christmas is You (to enjoy this winter and end of term as much as possible, which is why we will make the event "pay as much as you like", so you can either get rid of any coins you have or donate £5 to the Law Society).
... Of course, popcorn and drinks will be provided!!
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It's that time of year again! Get your ball gowns and suits out of your closet for the annual SOAS Law Ball. Held at an amazing location unlike any other, expect an evening of dancing, talking, eating and drinking!
Early Bird tickets: SOLD OUT Second-release tickets: £31 on the website, £35 on the door (cash only).
... Tickets include nibbles and wine, meaning that ID's will be checked at the door!
More information on how to get to the venue will be released closer to the date of the event.
Dress code: Black Tie.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
P.S. After purchasing a ticket, please fill out the below form as BOTH purchase confirmations and names on the survey will be check upon entry: https://docs.google.com/…/1pu8YBOHJ9oZE kbnh_HUOXxJdNLE…/edit
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REMINDER

Tim Smith, Partner from the Planning and Zoning Department at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will be hosting ‘Communication and the Law’. Tim was the Graduate Recruitment Partner for over five years and is now the champion of the Social Inclusion and Ethnicity network at BCLP.
During this session, Tim will be exploring the following topics.
• Why lawyers communicate in the way they do... • The different communication scenarios • An introduction to Plain English drafting • Some exercises in deciphering legalese • Introduction to the coursework exercise
Tim shall be sticking around for some networking following the talk.
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