***REMINDER*** - HISTORY FUTURES EVENT - CAREERS FOR HISTORIANS - TOMORROW (Thursday):
11th October 6.15 - 8.00pm. Graduate Centre GC 1.01. Drinks & Snacks will be served.
BOOK NOW VIA THIS LINK:
https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=5203&service=Careers+Service We have 50 students booked in, but can squeeze in a few more!
If you are still wondering what you will do with your History degree, simply come along for an entertaining evening and discover opportunities for historians in a wide range of possible careers.
If you know you are interested in a career in one or more of the sectors covered, this is a fantastic opportunity to get some insider tips on how to successfully access these roles.
All of our guests graduated from the School of History between 2011 and 2016:
Sarah Sarwar - Head of History/Head of House at Lister Community School, Plaistow. Sarah was President of QMSU before joining Teach First
Najaf Raza - Trainee Solicitor, Morgan Lewis Bockius
Daniella Nicholls - Digital Marketeer & Founder of GalCrew
Dominic Carter - Biddable Advertising Manager, OMD UK. Dominic completed both his BA and MA at QMUL.
Rahina Begum - Investment Banking & Asset Management Programme Co-ordinator, SEO London. Rahina supports talented BAME/low socio-economic undergraduate students gain careers within financial services.
Zaza Rinaldi - Trade Policy Advisor, Department for International Trade. As well as a BA from QM, Zaza also has an MSc in International Public Policy from UCL.
16th October, Bancroft Building 115, 18.00 - 19.45pm
If you would like to find out HOW to become a lawyer and also to hear from QM alumni working in law about how their careers have developed so far, come along... Book here: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=4717&service=Careers+Service
18.00 – 18.30pm
The ‘go to’ website www.lawcareers.net will give a presentation on how you can transition from any undergraduate degree to building a career in law.
18.30 – 19.15pm
QM Alumni will be interviewed about how they have built their early careers in law and will be sharing their insights and ‘top tips’ with you.
- Barrister Genevieve Reed graduated in English in 2009 and has been a barrister with Red Lion Chambers for the last 4 years.
- Trainee Solicitor Nigel Davies graduated in History in 2013 and works for Squire Patton Boggs. Whilst at QM, Nigel co-founded a ‘Law for Non-Law Students’ society.
- Solicitor/In house Lawyer Matthew Parnell graduated in 2012 with a degree in History. He qualified as a solicitor at media and entertainment law firm Swan Turton in October 2018.
19.15 – 19.20pm
QM current English & Film Studies student Liam Partridge will talk briefly about the work of Aspiring Solicitors, who work with over 28 law firms and legal teams to provide free events, mentoring, competitions and employability assistance, seeking to promote access to the legal profession from all sectors of society. In the past 3 years their members have achieved 1400 training contracts and internships.
19.20 – 19.40pm
Your Questions for the panel:
Beth from lawcareers.net, Genevieve, Matthew & Nigel will take your questions.
Liam will be available for questions about Aspiring Solicitors after the formal session has ended
19.30/19.40pm
Formal end of event.
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