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MJLD PANEL SESSION AND NETWORKING EVENT
On 23 October 2013, five of our committee members attended the BPP
Liverpool to take part in the “MJLD panel session and networking event” with
both GDL and LPC students who are currently studying at the BPP.
Amy Armstrong, Education Representative, Charlie Mahoney, MJLD Chair, May
Lee, Publicity Representative, Rebecca Zaidi, MJLD Treasurer and Benjamin
Fraser, National Representative presented to the students, giving an overview of
the MJLD and their individual roles on the committee. They highlighted the
benefits of membership, the services we provide to students and young lawyers,
such as work experience schemes and networking events and explained how
students can get involved. The committee members also gave an overview of
their current job roles, describing their backgrounds and individual journeys
from university to how they got where they are today.
The presentation was followed by a question and answer session. The Students
were very engaging and our committee members gladly answered the sensible
questions put to them. Our committee members were able to expand on the
types of networking events the MJLD organise and provide an insight in to
working within the legal profession and applying for training contracts, including
the best way to sell yourself in an application form. One student asked, “What is
the best piece of advice you received whilst you were trying to secure a
training contract?” This really got our members thinking and the students found
the honest answers regarding the reality of what students should to do in order
to obtain a training contract extremely helpful.
Afterwards, our committee members had an opportunity to chat to the
students one on one at an informal networking session. The students showed a
refreshing interest in hearing about our members’ experiences and were
extremely keen to become involved in all the MJLD has to offer.
This was an enjoyable event for all and we look forward to seeing the BPP
students at future MJLD events.
Amy Armstrong
Hill Dickinson LLP
who were all part of the winning team.
A massive thank you to everyone that helped organise what was a very
successful event. The MJLD managed to raise a further £148 for their chosen
charity - CHICS (Children's Cancer Support Group) so thank you to all those
that attended.
The MJLD's Christmas Event is due to be held at City Wine Bar on 5
December 2013 and there will be a number of events to look out for in the
new year.
Benjamin Fraser
DLA Piper UK LLP
Merseyside Christian Lawyers
Extend a warm invitation to all, to join us for our informal meetings at the
Law Society, Cotton Exchange between 1 & 2pm on:
MJLD Annual Pub Quiz @ Merchants (14 November 2013)
After a number of surprise teams turned up, the MJLD had to take over the
whole bar before the MJLD's annual pub quiz could begin. Not even a dodgy
microphone could dampen the spirits of the eager teams who wanted nothing
more than the victory champagne and chocolates!
Following a very close contest, some questionable scoring and the incorrect
winners being announced; it was 'The Mongrels' that eventually came out
victorious. Congratulations to Thomas Young (Sefton MBC), Nick Hemus (Sefton
MBC), Philip Nam (Byrne & Co Solicitors), Hayley Carrigan (MSB Solicitors),
Emma Beckett (Berkson Globe) and members of the HAYS recruitment team
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We welcome everyone to our vibrant group where
we enjoy sharing and exchanging our views about faith
and the law.
If you are interested please email Naomi at
[email protected]