Herbert Smith/The Times Advocacy Competition 2009
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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