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BIUCAC starts tomorrow. There are 33 companies and law firms sponsoring it. I recommend participating for a chance to win work experience days and vacation schemes. You can enter the competition here.
On another note, Equal Opportunity is now an incorporated. We are currently developing a platform that will help everyone become more employable. We appreciate your patience in the meantime.
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🛠️ Resources
If you are still in school, it’s likely that you have mock exams due soon. These resources will help during this period.
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⚖️ This Day in Law History
27 October 1967 — The Abortion Act 1967 is passed, allowing abortions for medical reasons.
28 October 1971 — HoC voted for entry into the European Economic Community with a 112 majority.
29 October 1929 — Black Tuesday happens, setting in motion a chain of events that led to the Great Depression, a severe global economic downturn
30 October 1485 — Henry Tudor, founder of the Tudor dynasty, is crowned King Henry VII of England.
31 October 2019 — The UK was set to leave the EU on this date.
1 November 1765 — Stamp Act 1765 commences, imposing a direct tax on the British Colonies in America and required that printed materials there be produced on stamped paper from London.
2 November 1896 — The first motor insurance policies are issued in Britain.
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📆 Upcoming Law Events — Compiled by Anca Andreea Aurica
The full list can be requested anytime here.
Monday, 28 October
British & Irish University Commercial Awareness Competition - Round 1
Tuesday, 29 October
Commercial Law Academy - How to answer career motivation and firm motivation questions
Irwin Mitchell - Our Business Services Group
Legal Cheek x Mayer Brown - The skills future lawyers need to thrive
Aspiring Solicitors - AS Culture with Dechert
Clifford Chance - More than Law
Gowling WLG: The ESG Sector
Wednesday, 30 October
Legal Cheek - In-person workshops and networking in Leeds 2024 — with Pinsent Masons, Shoosmiths, Squire Patton Boggs and ULaw
Clifford Chance - How to Write a Winning Application
Bright Network - Assure Your Future 2024
Fieldfisher - London Networking Evening
Thursday, 31 October
LawCareers.Net masterclass: commercial awareness – what it means and how to develop and demonstrate yours
Osborne Clarke - London Presentation Evening October 2024