PGLawCareers-2023/24: Bi-weekly - Employability Newsletter

Dear Students,

Welcome back to our usual bi-weekly employability newsletter.
My sincerest thanks to those that have attended the workshop yesterday. I hope it has been helpful to you.
Please check the events and internships that you might be interested in applying for.

CS'Associados

https://www.csassociados.pt/en/about/

Please check the firm’s introduction brochure here: https://qmplus.qmul.ac.uk/mod/resource/view.php?id=2440519

If you are interested in employment or internships with the firm, please get in touch with them via the email provided.

World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Internship Programme

The Building Respect for IP Division of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is currently looking to fill the position of an intern at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, for a minimum of 6 months, possibly 12 months. The tentative starting date is January 1, 2024, and the monthly stipend for an intern with a postgraduate degree (such as an LL.M.) is CHF 2,070. Please refer to the following link for information on the internship programme: https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/jobs/en/internships/pdf/wipo_internships.pdf

The candidate should have a legal background (LL.B., J.D. or equivalent) with a specialisation in intellectual property (IP) matters, excellent command of written and spoken English as well as an interest and/or experience in the areas of building respect for IP and IP enforcement. More detailed information on the Division’s work can be found at http://www.wipo.int/enforcement/en/ as well as on page 49 of the WIPO Program of Work and Budget for 2024-25.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application to enforcement@wipo.int as soon as possible but at the latest by November 6, 2023. The application should at least include a CV and a short motivation letter and should highlight any previous experience with IP enforcement and building respect for IP.

Gray’s Inn Bar Course Scholarships

Applications for Gray’s Inn Bar Course Scholarships are open. This is a fantastic opportunity for students considering entering the profession to receive the recognition and financial support to fast-track their careers.

The Bar training course is a one-year, full-time (or two-year, part-time) course designed to introduce practical skills needed at the Bar, including advocacy, case preparation, conferencing, negotiation, and legal research. The Bar Training Course is part of the requirements to be qualified as a barrister in England & Wales.

The Application Deadline is 11.59 PM Friday 3 November 2023.

During the application period for the Bar Course scholarships, Gray’s Inn holds free-to-attend online Q&A sessions.

These provide the opportunity for students to hear from their interviewers and previous scholars about what to expect during the application and interview process.

The next Bar Course Scholarship Q&A session will take place on Wednesday 18 October, registration is online. Alternatively, there is another Bar Course Scholarship Q&A session on Tuesday 24 October.

Reserve your place at the Q&A session here: https://www.graysinn.org.uk/scholarships/grays-inn-scholarship-qa-webinar/

Meet a Mentor and Mentee Workshop

In this online workshop, you will be able to meet a mentor and their mentee, learn more about their journey, why they chose mentoring and what they have gained via participating in the PG Law Mentoring Programme. A chance for you to network and understand what mentoring can lead you to in terms of career development.

Come and join us on 15^thNovember 2023.
To book your place, please visit: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/event.html?id=12528&service=Careers%20Service

Postgraduate Law Mentoring Programme

The Postgraduate Law Mentoring Programme has received a lot of applications even though our deadline is later this year. We would like to encourage you to apply as soon as possible as it is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

So, if you are ready, apply now: https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/placements.html?page=schemes&id=88&service=Careers%20Service

Explore the Law Careers Insight Event

Legal careers for students with disabilities and health conditions.
https://myplusstudentsclub.com/events/explore-the-lawcareers-insight-event/

Global law firms are looking for sharp legal minds, regardless of disability and/or degree, to solve complex problems and represent the needs of their diverse client base.

If you are a high-performing undergraduate with a disability or long-term health condition who wants to pursue an exciting career in law, join us at our unique Explore the Law careers insight event on the 23^{rd of} November 2023.

This is a unique opportunity to meet global law firms including Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters, Norton Rose Fulbright, Reed Smith, Weil and White & Case and gain a real insight into commercial law careers.

Apply Now: https://myplusstudentsclub.com/explore-the-law-application-form/

QHack - Autumn 2023 (Semester A)

https://qmul.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.html?id=174804&service=Careers%20Service

QHack is a high-energy, fun, intensive in-person bootcamp, which gives you opportunities to learn how to get businesses off the ground, meet entrepreneurial students, network with mentors and experts and, quite possibly by the end of it launch your own business!

In QHack, you will learn and consolidate a whole range of skills, from idea generation and selection to getting out of the building and talking to customers; from developing a sound pitch deck to giving a brilliant pitch and working with a team.

This round of QHack will run between Friday 3rd November 2023 and Sunday 5th November 2023. Please note that we are looking for students and graduates who can commit to joining the programme for the whole weekend.

For more information about the programme, including what you need to apply, click here to view our website.

Other Resources

This is a reminder that as a student at QMUL, you have access to the Financial Times newspaper and The Economist magazine.

If you are planning to apply to Commercial firms, it is worth scheduling time regularly to read this. There will be both sector and commercial information which can be added to your application or build your case for interview answers.

Please check the link below for these accesses:

Financial Times: https://qmul.libanswers.com/eresources/faq/245506

The Economist: https://qmul.libanswers.com/eresources/faq/245508