cardiff law soc freshers guidebook
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cardiff university Law Societyfirst year guidebook
Welcome...Hello and CONGRATULATIONS!! You've made it to Cardiff University and you're now ready to work hard and party the next three years away. Cardiff University Law Society have compiled this short booklet to give you an insight as to what to expect from your time at Uni and how youcan make the most of the next few years.
In addition to this booklet, we're holding two talks on Thursday 24th September at 2pm and 3pm in room 0.22 of the Law School, where we September at 2pm and 3pm in room 0.22 of the Law School, where we will be filling you all in on how great the Law Society is and how you can get involved. Come along, chat to us, and sign up for membership there. We'll also be at the Freshers Fayre so come and find us!
CONTENTS> What is the law Society?
> Recurring law Society events
> Cardiff law School
> Hints & Tips
> Contact Information
what is the law society?The Law Society is a very important asset to our university, it is simply a society that has a very close connection with our law school. The Law Society organises events along with annual trips. There are numerous reasons as to why the Law Society is vital to every Law student, mainly being that it helps individuals maintain a balanced life style.
Law, as most people know is a challenging degree and it is often common for students to enter into a cycle of working hard and common for students to enter into a cycle of working hard and neglecting their social life. The Law Society plans many social events, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, enabling every studious law student a fun outlet during busy weeks of tutorials and lectures. The Law Society usually holds annual socials called ice breakers that allow students in various stages of their degrees to meet; this is a great opportunity for all new arrivals in Cardiff to make new friends.
The Law Society is not just helpful socially however in organising The Law Society is not just helpful socially however in organising events and trips, it can also help students to enhance their skills. The Law Society has a mooting club for example which is very important to aspiring barristers. This club gives students a taster of what to expect in a ruling court room where two teams of ‘advocates’ argue a fictitious legal problem in front of a judge (or panel of judges).. The law society also has a public speaking officer who organises extra-cirricular public speaking events to aid students who wish toextra-cirricular public speaking events to aid students who wish toenhance employability and earn transferrable skills.
Cardiff Law SChoolOur Law Society is run by students from all years and any subject. We are supported in many ways by the Law School, however anyissues or queries you have about academic studies should be directed towards them. ‘The Student Staff Panel, which you will hear about in your induction events, is a separate body where student academic representatives meet with staff in the Law School to discuss academicthe Law School to discuss academicissues.
‘Cardiff Law School is rated as one of the best in the UK, but this would not be possible without the helpful and friendly people who work in the Student Services Office – they work to make sure your transition into higher education and into the Law School family is smooth and comfortable. In addition, the University’s Student Support Centre can help students who may be struggling with all aspects of University life.University life.
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/
Pro BonoPro Bono activities at Cardiff are well organised and we highly recommend you involve yourself as much as possible! It mainly involves second and third years, so not something to worry about in your first year. It is organised by the LawSchool directly. A good way to prepare yourself for this in second year is to involve yourself in for this in second year is to involve yourself in Law Society activities in first year, such as public speaking and careers sessions.
Recurring EventsCareers and COMMERCIAL Awareness
THE Public speaking series
The Commercial Awareness Award consists of a programme of practical and informative events that aim to develop your commercial awareness, a skill you will need to succeed in the legal profession or in any business based job. To achieve the award, you need to attend 60% of the events throughout the academic year. Those who achieve the award will be invited to an exclusive networking event with the award's sponsor at the end of the year. year.
For more information, contact your Careers Liaison Officer Amy Broughton at: [email protected]
Our Public Speaking series is a monthly event where all students areinvited to a session to develop their skills. It will often involve a guest speaker doing a short talk on their careers and achievements, followed by an opportunity to speak yourself and hone your skills.The series culminates in a competition, which could see you win an Pad Mini. Please contact James Williams, our Public Speaking officer, at
Recurring eventsSports Teams
Annual Trip
The Annual Law Ball
Our annual trip is, without a doubt, the best weekend of the year! The past few years have seen over 50 students take on major cities such as Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam. There's no learning to be done on the trip! It's definitely a great way to get to know your peers outside the lecture theatre and make some great friends on your course. Tami Best, the Vice President, is organising the trip. Information on this years destination will be released in Freshers Week, so keep some years destination will be released in Freshers Week, so keep some pennies to the side and get ready to book!
Our sports teams compete in the IMG league, which are where course subjects play each other, rather than for the University teams directly. We have rugby, football and netball teams which play every Wednesday.Training is open to players of all abilities so please don't fret about getting involve! Each team also has fortnightly socials to help relieve the stress of a law degree. Contact Drew Evans, our Sports Secretary, for more information. for more information.
The Law Society ball is the biggest ball on campus and is always a spectacular evening. It takes place in March and sells out very quickly. More details will be released nearer the time, but look out for our themed evening of glitz and glamour.
Hints and tipsBryoney Alford (3rd Year) - “Being a Solicitor or Barrister isn't the only career options that arise from a law degree. Keep an open mind.”
Molly O'Donnell (3rd Year) - “Start building your CV from day one and looking for opportunities. First Year Open days at various firms are really helpful so look to apply to some of these.”
David McKeown (3rd Year) - “Use the support available to you. Staff are really helpful and want to assist you.”
'Bethany Filby (3rd Year) - “Get involved with people! Socials and the annual trip are both great and the people you meet will help shape your Uni experience.”
Matt Hodgetts (3rd Year) - “Matt Hodgetts (3rd Year) - “Although you should enjoy first year, make sure you get into good working habits before 2nd year to help you out.”
James Williams (3rd Year) - “There is no shame in asking for help, I spent half of my first year confused before I plucked up the courage to ask my personal tutor and law staff for help!”
contact informationLAW SOCIETY Social Media
LAW SCHOOL Student Support
Law school general enquiriesEmail: [email protected]
Address:Cardiff Law SchoolCardiff UniversityLaw BuildingMuseum AveCardiffCardiffCF10 3AXWales, UK
Phone:+44 (0)29 2087 5288Fax:+44 (0)29 20874097
Facebook Profile - /CardiffLawSocietyTwitter Profile - @CULawSoc
http://www.law.cf.ac.uk/studentexperience/support/
See you In September!