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Amanda, Law and Legal Services

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Amanda, a Law student, was interested in a career in Law after completing multiple work experience placements and identified a need to learn about the recruitment process of graduate-level law jobs. Through the Career Mentor Scheme, Amanda was matched with a Solicitor for Irwin Mitchel, specialising in the Medical Negligence Team. This mentor has also worked as a Solicitor for Slater and Gordon and a Trainee Solicitor for Coffin Mew LLP.

“The mock interview was a fantastic opportunity to improve my skills and try to ease my nerves.”

Amanda achieved all of her objectives including improving interview technique, structuring cover letters and gaining open day tips.

Amanda described her experience:

What were the highlights of the scheme?

The mock interview was a fantastic opportunity to improve my skills and try to ease my nerves. Meeting for a career focused chat for the first time was really useful and reassuring. Confirmed the type of law I wanted to go into.

What did you find most useful from the mentoring experience?

Insight into my chosen profession.

What message would you give to a student thinking of applying for the Career Mentor Scheme?

I would definitely recommend this to gain insight and industry specific advice as well as practical tips from someone with the relevant experience.

Ryan, Law and Legal Services

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Ryan, a Law student, knew that he wanted to specialise in Corporate or Patenting Law but wanted to build up a network and become familiar with the working life in the legal profession. Through the Career Mentor Scheme, Ryan was matched with a Senior Patent Examiner for the European Patent Office. This role involves using speaking three European languages and keeping up to date with worldwide changes. This mentor has a Physics PhD and has worked for Epson Cambridge Labs and the Physics Department at the University of Exeter.

“It helped me decide whether or not I wanted to go into this field”

Ryan achieved many objectives including receiving help to improve CV, increased knowledge of further education and professional courses related to this sector and increased knowledge of how to create an effective application form in this sector.

Ryan shared some insight of his experience;

What were the highlights of the scheme?

I found that being able to talk to someone that came from a background besides law was really cool especially since they were in intellectual property which I am really interested in.

What did you find most useful form the mentoring experience?

I found that the insight into the sector was really useful and helped me decide whether or not I wanted to go into this field.

What message would you give to a student thinking of applying for the Career Mentor Scheme?

It is really useful and helps you explore a profession from an informal point of view and in a friendly atmosphere.

Ryan would recommend the Career Mentor Scheme to a friend and intends to stay in contact with his mentor.