Hi test for steph, we've been busy! Our April newsletter is filled with CareerHub highlights, insightful articles on imposter syndrome and bullying within the legal sector, the SQE Lawyers LinkedIn Group, and other great opportunities and upcoming webinars!
Welcome to the April edition of the BARBRI Careers & Employability newsletter! We have lots of news and events for you this term. Scroll down and enjoy 👇
APRIL SPOTLIGHT
All About Qualifying In-House
Last month, Rob Dudley, Head of Employability & Engagement of BARBRI, chaired a dynamic session, "Why qualifying as an in-house lawyer might be right for you" with our partner Legal Cheek, which showcased in-house lawyers from OneBright, Peloton and Vodafone. 🤝
As part of our BARBRI Industry Insights Series, we also ran a session on "Why qualifying in-house is better than private practice", featuring guest speaker Emma Norman, Senior Legal Counsel at Invesco. These sessions showcased the opportunities within the in-house sector, how to apply forthem and make the most of in-house training opportunities. If you’d like to learn more about this growing part of the industry, click below!
Someone once said, if you have imposter syndrome, it probably means you are competent enough to worry about your competence! 😟 So, take it as a positive, not a negative. In this article, BARBRI's Careers & Employability Manager Steph Day gives an overview of imposter syndrome, and how best to overcome it as an aspiring or early-career solicitor.
This essential careers platform for our SQE students connects you with legal job opportunities, events, tools and resources – all designed to help you take the next step in your journey. Looking for a job? Information on QWE? CV help? We have you covered! Our CareerHub is your ultimate career sidekick, packed with everything you need to land your dream role.
Do You Need Wellbeing Support?
We also offer a range of articles and webinars about mental health and wellbeing on the CareerHUB platform. And remember, you have free access to our Mental Health First Aiders – trained and certified employees who have:
In-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect your wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening
Guidance to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, external counselling services, the NHS, or a mix
If you feel you need this level of support, please reach out via the contacts on the Wellbeing page.
Read the Latest from the Newsroom
We bring you the latest career news so you can get ahead on interview prep, resources and opportunities. 📰 This week, we have some articles on:
Handling the recruitment process as an autistic candidate
No problem, just register for HeadStart, our free mini-version of CareerHub. Here, you'll find great articles and webinars to help you plan out your legal career, plus a CV scanner – and much more besides! All completely obligation-free.
Are you currently interviewing at law firms and organisations? Your insights could make a real difference to future students. We'd love to hear more about your interview experiences on:
Interview process (the number of stages, format, types of interviews)
Questions asked by the employer - common or unexpected!
Any general tips or hints
Securing the job (company culture, salary range and benefits, pros and cons, support structure)
We're keen to gather feedback on interview experiences that will help us enhance our valuable resources to students navigating the job market. 📋
All responses will remain completely anonymous. Please share the journey – your insights could make a difference to future students!
How to Qualify, Apply and Work for a US Law Firm 💼
Join us for our latest virtual student event with Legal Cheek, exploring how law students can secure roles at leading US firms and what options are available to further qualify in the United States. Speakers will include legal professionals who have undergone training and work in the US legal market, as well as those working on the recruitment side at leading US law firms.
Wellbeing Matters: Transitioning from Legal Learning to Practice 💚
In this webinar with Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive of LawCare and Henry Nelson Pace, Lawyer and Workplace Wellbeing Advocate will discuss fostering wellbeing and inclusion within the thriving legal profession. Join us!
Why is Bullying Still Such a Big Issue for the Legal Sector?
The hierarchical and fast-paced nature of working in law can create an environment where bullying behaviours can thrive, particularly when these behaviours are not challenged. Here are 3 tips from LawCare on how to create a healthier, more inclusive workplace where bullying is not tolerated in the workplace. 📌
Sometimes adding more to your workload and juggling various social commitments can be overwhelming, especially for those who are people pleasers. In this article, LawCare advises on how best to deal with feeling overwhelmed in your career. 😫
Keep in touch and let us know how we can help you on your career journey.
We would love to hear your feedback on our services - your insights help us improve and support you better. Plus, we’ve got some exciting things coming soon, so keep an eye out. 👀
If you are on LinkedIn, why not join our group: SQE Future Lawyers to connect with other aspiring solicitors, SQE Prep students and alumni and keep informed.
No law degree? No problem! 🤗 If you're ready to transition into law, either as a non-law graduate or a career changer, read on. Rob Dudley, Head of Employability and Engagement at BARBRI, wrote an article for LawCareers.Net about making your transferrable skills work for you – even those you might not realise you have!
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