Aston Law Society 2017/18

About Aston Law Society 2017/18

Aston Law Society is a student run body aiming to offer all those with an interest in pursuing a legal career, the tools needed to succeed in such a competitive field. We offer a wide range of events, aimed at providing our students with the contacts, skills and knowledge required to have a long and successful legal career. We also strive ourselves on having both a mooting and debating division to enable students the chance to participate in a variety of legal debates.

The Aston Law Society will be organising events throughout the year, we are here for any support needed throughout the academic year and we will also be a friendly face around campus if you just need a chat. All our Committee details are below so feel free to reach out to any of us !

President - Emma Birch
birchev@aston. ac. uk

Vice-President - Sibongile Mazivisa
maziviss@aston. ac. uk

Treasurer - Parminder Dyal
dyalps@aston. ac. uk

Secretary - Samira Ali
alis39@aston. ac. uk

Professional Events Manager - Gurdev Riyat
riyatg@aston. ac. uk

Events Manager - Olivia Lloyd
lloydoal@aston. ac. uk

Communications Officer - Amundeep Johal
johala12@aston. ac. uk

Master of the Moots - Jacob Lewis
lewisjk@aston. ac. uk

Mistress of the Moots - Amy Greenhill
greenhia@aston. ac. uk

Head of Debates - Matt Hopkins
hopkinsm@aston. ac. uk

Aston Law Society 2017/18 Description

Aston Law Society is a student run body aiming to offer all those with an interest in pursuing a legal career, the tools needed to succeed in such a competitive field. We offer a wide range of events, aimed at providing our students with the contacts, skills and knowledge required to have a long and successful legal career. We also strive ourselves on having both a mooting and debating division to enable students the chance to participate in a variety of legal debates.

The Aston Law Society will be organising events throughout the year, we are here for any support needed throughout the academic year and we will also be a friendly face around campus if you just need a chat. All our Committee details are below so feel free to reach out to any of us !

President - Emma Birch
birchev@aston. ac. uk

Vice-President - Sibongile Mazivisa
maziviss@aston. ac. uk

Treasurer - Parminder Dyal
dyalps@aston. ac. uk

Secretary - Samira Ali
alis39@aston. ac. uk

Professional Events Manager - Gurdev Riyat
riyatg@aston. ac. uk

Events Manager - Olivia Lloyd
lloydoal@aston. ac. uk

Communications Officer - Amundeep Johal
johala12@aston. ac. uk

Master of the Moots - Jacob Lewis
lewisjk@aston. ac. uk

Mistress of the Moots - Amy Greenhill
greenhia@aston. ac. uk

Head of Debates - Matt Hopkins
hopkinsm@aston. ac. uk

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Brexit is a big concept that is hard to get our heads around but the Demystifying Brexit Q&A is here to help.
It’s happening TOMORROW at Aston Business School from 6pm till 8pm!
The panel will be explaining the practical aspects of Brexit, what to expect as students and opportunities for start ups in the West Midlands and the EU over the next 5 years. Grab your free ticket via Eventbrite and come along! There will be cakes, pasties and brownies too!
... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/demystifyi ng-brexit-qa-ticke…
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REMINDER‼️
BPP Mock Assessment Centre is this TUESDAY! Make sure you come along to get a taster for what to expect for when you attend assessment centres in the future, receive feedback from a panel of Solicitors & Barristers, and network with local practitioners, plus much more!
Check out this video for more info-https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature= youtu.be&v=4QufmWJAl-4
... & you can sign up via Eventbrite!🤗-https://www.eventbrite.co .uk/e/bpp-assessment-day-birmingha…
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ASTON UNI LAW FAIR‼️‼️
The fair will give you the chance to discover employment opportunities, training contracts and educational pathways in Law!
Make sure you’re there🤗

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BPP MOCK ASSESSMENT CENTRE‼️‼️
An amazing chance for you to get a taster of what to expect when applying for legal jobs in the future. Also, with Barristers & Solicitors being on the panel, you will have the opportunity to receive insightful & beneficial feedback, and to network with them! This event offers many other exciting activities too!
Also, BPP will be at Aston’s Law Fair on Tuesday so you can sign up to the event then! Alternatively, you can sign up via Eventbrite -... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bpp-assess ment-day-birmingha…
For more information, check out this video! - https://t.co/JAdsKwJewe
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‼️‼️‼️ Remember guys- Law & Broader’s talk on Getting into the Legal Industry & The Application Process is TODAY at 12:30 in MB146!!!
Make sure you’re there!🤗

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Law & Broader’s Talk is TOMORROW, 12:30pm, in MB146- make sure you come along🤗🤗

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REMINDER‼️
Law & Broader’s Talk on Getting into the Legal Industry is THIS Tuesday!
This event is especially beneficial to students who are unsure about the route they want to take when pursuing a career in the legal industry, or for those who just want to know more about the options available!
... Watch Law & Broader’s videos below- she gives a great insight into many areas of law, from commercial awareness to training contracts, that students are unsure of!- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3R8Vz5 RkOezmBXl59__Gg
Make sure you come along!! 😄
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GETTING INTO LAW & THE APPLICATION PROCESS TALK‼️
Law and Broader’s YouTube channel gives great tips and info on a range of Law related topics- from Commercial Awareness to Training contracts- so deffo check her videos out!
On Tuesday, you have the opportunity to gain valuable tips on getting into the legal profession & the application process!
... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3R8Vz5 RkOezmBXl59__Gg
See you next Tuesday 😊
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LORD NEUBERGER INTERVIEW‼️ As the second President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lord Neuberger has been involved in some of the most high profile and important cases of the 20th and 21st centuries. The session will involve a short interview with Lord Neuberger and plenty of time for questions.
This is an amazing opportunity & will no doubt be a very interesting event!
Please book your place through this link- https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlo ok.com/…

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REMINDER‼️‼️ Debating Session- TONIGHT, 5-6pm in MB220!!
Great chance to practice public speaking skills in an informal setting, learn more about debating, and meet other students!
... Make sure you come along!😊
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DEBATING‼️
LawSoc’s Head of Debates, Matt, will be holding a Debating session this Wednesday, 5-6pm in MB220!!
Develop your confidence in public speaking in a relaxed setting, while meeting new people & discussing controversial law related issues!
... Debating & public speaking are important skills to have if you are looking to have a career in the legal industry, so make sure you come along to take advantage of this great opportunity🤗
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MANCHESTER LAW FAIR‼️
Over 100 exhibitors will be attending the fair, and you have the opportunity to talk to all of them about vacation schemes, training contracts, careers in the legal industry, and anything else you want to learn more about!!
To register, please contact Olivia (lloydoal@aston.ac.uk) with your full name & phone number in the email, and Olivia will confirm how you can make payment.

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‼️BPP NETWORKING TALK‼️
TOMORROW!! 1:30-2:30pm, Room: MB146
This event is a great chance for you to learn more about what networking is & how to network at legal events effectively!! ... Networking is important within the legal industry, as it will help you develop in your career!
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REMINDER❗️❗️❗️
For those of you who have brought tickets to the Pinsent Masons Panel & Network event- make sure you are at 55 Colmore Row (their Birmingham office) at 5:30pm TONIGHT!!
Dress code: Business Smart... The event will cover Commercial Awareness & how Pinsent Masons are modernising their legal practice. There will also be a Q&A session, so get your questions ready for the panel!!
See you there!! 🤗
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Such a well known & respectable law firm... and you have the chance to attend a panel talk & network with some of the employees!!! 😯😊
Get your free ticket through the Reezer app! http://www.reezer.uk/eventWeb/kltj7rkcsps 😊

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Pinsent Masons event is just 4 DAYS away❗️❗️❗️ For those of you who are little confused about what networking & commercial awareness is, we thought we’d give you a simple definition of what this event will focus on😊
Get your FREE ticket on Reezer now!!!

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PINSENT MASONS EVENT!!!
Utilise this opportunity to get an insight into how the firm are modernising their legal practice, how this affects the commercial market, & to get yourself noticed in the very competitive legal industry through networking with the panel!
This is a great event with a very respectable large law firm- so get your FREE ticket quick through the Reezer app now!! Food & drinks will be provided!!😯😊😊

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Thank you to all of you who came to the Mooting Demonstration, and to the amazing four Mooters!!
If you want to get involved in learning & performing this highly recognised and beneficial skill, Adam will be sending out an email shortly containing all of the details!!
If you want to know more about Mooting in general, DM us and we’ll put you in contact with the Mistress & Master of the Moots, Amy & Jake 😊

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For those of you who have joined the Law Society!🥂🥂🥂 There are still a few remaining tickets available to attend the Societies Ball! —which will be held at Aston Villa on November 11th!
Your ticket will include a 3-course dinner, acts and entertainment and free entry to the after party!
... It’s a chance to meet all other societies and just have some fun whilst dressing fancy 💃🏻🕺🏽
Let us know if you do purchase a ticket from the link below and we can sort your table for you!
https://www.astonsu.com/ents/event/217/

More about Aston Law Society 2017/18

Aston Law Society 2017/18 is located at Aston University, B4 7ET Birmingham, United Kingdom