Fitzwilliam College Law Society

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For the S*M dinner: please make sure to fill out the form in the description of the event by the end of today, otherwise I won't be able to register you for the dinner!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! A huge well done for completing this exam season. We are super proud of all of you!

Returning Fitz Lawyers, please check our private Facebook group for advice about options and/or message Tolu if you have any questions!

Dinner with Slaughter and May - ATTENDEES, MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR DETAILS - SEE YOU TONIGHT!

This event is for Fitz and Murray Edwards Law Students who have registered.

Calling all future advocates!

The Pembroke Law Society is hosting the brand new Pembroke Advocacy Challenge, comprising of three rounds of hardcore advocacy, with the final round taking place at Gray’s Inn.

Each round will begin as a mock trial, battling against your opponents to prove your facts. Once this is done, the judge will invite you to argue the law based on the facts they accept, requiring you to adapt your prepared cases to suit the facts you have managed to prove.

The difference to typical mooting competitions? It’s closer to real life at the bar- you aren’t handed facts- you need to prove them yourselves.

The difference to typical mock trials? It isn’t exclusively criminal, and there is genuine legal argument involved.

The difference to other competitions? This one is awarding highly lucrative marshalling opportunities to the winners (better than Gray’s Inn offer their own students), as well as 250 pounds each.

Rules

You must sign up as a pair from the same college. The competition will only allow one pair from each college, so if more than one pair sign up from the same college, we will organise a pre moot to select the representatives (note that this might be on short notice to test skills of advocacy and quick-thinking).

There is no experience or year of study bar: the competition is open to all.

Note that you will act as barristers and witnesses, being marked for your performance as witness alongside your legal performance.

The first round will be a filter round with every pair who passed selection. The second round will consist of 6 teams. The final round will consist of two teams who will travel to Gray’s Inn to battle it out for the title.

The dates for the round are as follows:

Round 1: Sunday 6 February
Round 2: Sunday 20th February
Round 3 (Final): Lent Term (TBC)

The topics for the rounds include:

Round 1: Tort
Round 2: Criminal
Round 3 (Final): Contract

We endeavour to have the rounds in person, however understandably, this may have to be changed to online proceedings if required.

Next Steps

If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected] with the following information:

Advocate 1: Name, Course, Year, CRSID
Advocate 2: Name, Course, Year, CRSID

Please also specify your college.


The deadline for applying for this competition is Wednesday, 26th January. You must be available on both dates specified in this message.

OPEN TO LAW AND NON-LAW STUDENTS

Sign up NOW for in-person Cocktails with Ashurst, a leading multinational law firm and a trusted adviser to corporates, financial institutions and governments worldwide.
Tuesday 30 November, 7 – 9pm at All Bar One - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cocktails-with-ashurst-tickets-212592428677

The zoom links for the upcoming events with Ashurst have now also been posted on the individual event pages! Make sure to click 'Going' to be reminded!

Please note that due to an urgent work commitment, the talk from Harry Thimont (due to take place this afternoon) will now be postponed until tomorrow. This will now take place this Thursday 25 November at 14:00.

Thursday 25 November, 2pm (Harry Thimont, Corporate Transactions partner) - https://fb.me/e/1qrcLwhOC

Thursday 25 November, 5pm (Tim Gummer, Tax partner) - https://fb.me/e/2K4NgW7jk

Monday 29 November, 6pm (Tom Cummins, Disputes partner) - https://fb.me/e/2Mffvyyz1

Isaiah Magdael is currently in 2nd year, studying Law at Fitzwilliam College.

Swipe for some Monday motivation and a reminder about taking breaks!

Ashurst will be following up the virtual events series with an in-person drinks event planned for Tuesday 30 November, 7 – 9pm at All Bar One where students will be able to meet partners, associates and trainees from across the business and ask any questions they have about Ashurst.

Mark the date in your calendars!

OPEN TO LAW AND NON-LAW STUDENTS

Ashurst is hosting a series of 30 minute virtual partner talks to give students an opportunity to hear an Ashurst partner's views on current industry trends and enhance their commercial awareness ahead of applications for vacation schemes or training contracts.

For more information, click on the event page links below and click 'Going':

Wednesday 24 November, 2pm (Harry Thimont, Corporate Transactions partner) - https://fb.me/e/1qrcLwhOC

Thursday 25 November, 5pm (Tim Gummer, Tax partner) - https://fb.me/e/2K4NgW7jk

Monday 29 November, 6pm (Tom Cummins, Disputes partner) - https://fb.me/e/2Mffvyyz1

Jack Bailey studied Law at Fitzwilliam College from 2018-2021

Swipe for some motivation to get you through the rest of Michaelmas term - we're almost there!

BCLP are delighted to welcome you to an open day exclusively for Cambridge students in their London office!

Join to hear from Cambridge alumni from trainee through to partner level, as they discuss what life is like at BCLP. You will also receive handy hints and tips on our application process from the Emerging Talent Team. Places are limited. To apply, please click on the link below.

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