Napier University Law Society

International Law firm Herbert Smith and The Times are once again pleased to annouce the launch of their Advocacy Competition for Students.

This competition has prizes worth over £7,500 for six finalists plus the opportunity to be interviewed for Herbert Smith’s popular vacation scheme. Entrants must be registered at a UK higher or futher education institution or a college of law. They are invited to present their argument around the topic ‘The Class Ceiling: is it breakable or there for good?” A written skeleton argument in no more than 400 words must be submitted by midday on Monday, July 6th. This should be supported by a video presentation on part or all of the arguments (maximum 90 seconds) which should be uploaded to YouTube. The finalists will present before a judging panel at Herbert Smith’s office in the City of London on the afternoon of 21st September. Ken Dale-Risk has kindly offered to assist any students interested in taking part.

For more details on how to enter click here

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The long awaited pictures from the fabulous (and rather drunken) End of Year Law Ball 2009 are now on the gallery. If you have any other pictures you’d like to see added please send them to info@edinburgh-napier-lawsociety.org

Many thanks once again to all those who helped to make the evening such a success.

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Now that exams are over and the pressure is finally off, we have a suggestion to help fill that law-shaped void in your life…

The NULS will be holding Summer Mooting Sessions for those of us keen on honing our skills, and more importantly, honing our CVs – in such a competitive time every edge you have over the other guy is definitely worth having!

These are friendly sessions and will almost always be followed by drinks. This is a great chance to get to meet law students from other universities as, although these sessions are hosted by Napier Law Society, it is open to all universitites and some have already shown a very keen interest.

Our first session is provisionally booked for the 30th June at Vittorias (downstairs) on North Bridge between 2-4 and will be judged by our very own Ken Dale-Risk.

There will be two moots for each session and we are starting off the summer with a nice easy one. If you are interested in mooting or just coming along to watch at first them please email info@edinburgh-napier-lawsociety.org

Hope to see you all there!

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Following a Consultation Paper the Law Society of Scotland (LSoS) have decided to enact major changes to the route to qualification for a solicitor. These changes are important and will affect those graduating in 2011 and beyond.

There are seven major changes taking place including quite drastic changes to the diploma. For example, the diploma will be offered by over 30 institutions and will also be offered on a part-time basis. Traineeships will also be reformed, for example, firms will now be able to offer partial traineeships and therefore firms may ’share’ a traineeship.

The funding for diplomas will also change and there is a specific guidance note for this on the LSoS website. An online portal for trainees geared to more aptly guide them through the process will also be launched.

CPD (continued professional development) is also changing and will require 20 hours/year which will be self certified however the LSoS will check records approx. every four years.

Full details of all the changes are available on the Education and Training section of the LSoS website www.lawscot.org.uk/training/consult/

The LSoS are keen to get feedback from students and answer any questions so please get in touch. They will also soon be revamping their website so if there is something you would like to see please make a suggestion by emailing newlawyers@lawscot.org.uk

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The final two posts for the 09/10 Committee have now been elected. Congratulations to Jamie O’Neill (Treasurer) and Kenny Miller (Events).

2009/2010 Executive Committee:

President – Caroline Thom

Vice-President – Theresa Mutapi

Secretary – Carrie-Ann Scougall

Treasurer – Jamie O’Neill

Events Co-ordinator – Kenny Miller

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