Careers in Law Insight Programme
The 2021 programme has ended. Stream the recordings below.
For 2021, the Careers in Law Insight Programme (CLIP) was delivered online.
Comprising of employer presentations and Q&A sessions this year’s programme offered first year, second year, third year and all postgraduate students from the School of Law the opportunity to gain workplace insights, recruitment ideas and practical knowledge in relation to their chosen career.
About the programme
This virtual insight programme provided student exposure to not only our local legal providers but also to some of largest legal firms from across the UK and further afield.
It also provided practical information in relation to the admission criteria and training for the Institute of Professional Legal Studies as well as providing up to date information with regard to the new Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) coming into effect in England and Wales.
In addition, students also heard from
- Barristers and Solicitors from a variety of practice areas.
- Engaged with senior professionals and Alumni.
- Found out about summer internships, placements, vacation schemes and training contracts.
- Got valuable tips from some of the largest law firms in relation to standing out in the competitive legal recruitment market.
- Gained a realistic insight into the work life balance and career progression within the legal sector.
- Got to understand the role of the Law Society of NI
The CLIP Programme is now closed for 2021.
Please note the programme for this year is now closed.
Those students who took part in the Careers in Law Insight Programme in 2021 will have committed to attend all 6 sessions and in doing so may be able to use the CLIP experience towards Degree Plus Combined Experience (Route B) accreditation.
Catch up on all six recorded sessions of Careers in Law Insight Programme 2021
Global Firms Offer Multiple Paths
During this session hosted by Karl Webb and Terry O'Hanlon from Queen's Careers, Employability & Skills, we are delighted to welcome global firms Baker McKenzie and Factor Law who will provide some valuable insights and help shape your future career decisions.
Stand Out in a Recruitment Process
Karl Webb and Terry O'Hanlon from Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills service are delighted to be joined by Herbert Smith Freehills who will deliver this session and offer valuable insights and advice that can enhance your career prospects. Many of the Herbert Smith Freehills team are QUB alumni and the firm has a long-standing relationship with the University.
Law Panel Event
Join the Queen's School of Law to find out insights from a breadth of legal professionals offering guidance on future potential career paths.
Introducing the Law Society NI and Member Firms
During this session with Karl Webb and Terry O'Hanlon from Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills, you will be introduced to the Law Society of Northern Ireland who play a pivotal role in the local legal sector and hear from member firms including Carson McDowell, Arthur Cox and TLT Solicitors..
Exploring Routes to Qualification
During this session with Karl Webb and Terry O'Hanlon from Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills, you will hear from The Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) who will deliver an insight into the pathway to qualifying in Northern Ireland, while A&L Goodbody provide an insight from some of the Belfast team who have also qualified to practice in the Republic of Ireland.
Home or Away? Consider the Options
During this session Karl Webb and Terry O'Hanlon from Queen's Careers, Employability and Skills, will be joined by one of QUB’s leading legal academics, Brian Jack, who offers some insight into the options outside of NI while local firm Mills Selig provide us with an overview of what life in a local firm can offer.