VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATES
Herbert Tuck
Academic Support
• Recorded lectures – Talk to module leaders for lectures to be recorded and published onto Blackboard
• Masterclasses
• Seminars and discussions in newsletter/TV screens on recent issues concerning the law and areas surrounding
• Internal mooting/mock trial competitions
• Training for mooting competitions
• Internal negotiations competition
• Workshops to support students with their VAC scheme and Training Contract applications
• Monthly newsletter or making use of that massive TV at the front of LTS with deadlines for competitions/ VACS schemes deadlines/ Training Contracts deadlines
• Close links with the Career Advisors to provide support for students who are unsure about future career options
Trivial activities
• Providing internal competition with prizes to be won – competitions can be both big and small ranging from law quiz nights to mock trails. Mock trials are closer to real life situations
• Summer ball
• Setting up stands in front of the lecture theatre to promote upcoming events so students have more of an awareness of them
Kasim Khan
More student involvement
If I am elected I will aim to involve more students with the Law Society by way of introducing committees. I believe the society will run more effectively this way but also this will allow students to become involved without carrying a cumbersome burden. Students can gain valuable insight as to how the society runs whilst safeguarding their degree at the same time.
Sponsored events and workshops
I intend to use my developing professional network to ensure the Law Society holds more events and workshops which are run by various different law firms, which will allow students to gain an invaluable insight into the legal profession but also to help them build their own professional network.
Better workshops
As a Mooting Officer this year I have organised mooting and negotiation workshops and events for students to get involved. I intend to use my contacts in and outside of the University to ensure these workshops are run again for another year, which will allow students to develop and enhance their skill set. I will also ensure the opportunity to take part in internal and external competitions so that students can maximise their learning and development at the university.
In addition I believe students will make the most out of workshops if there is a focus on practical aspects. There will be a number of informative workshops throughout the year, however I also want to increase the number of workshops and events which are more interactive so as to allow students to use and reinforce what they have learnt.
Real-time suggestions
As an executive member I realised there is no forum whereby students can request with ease, what they want from the Law Society. I believe this to be essential if the society is to adequately meet the needs of its members. I intend to work closely with the communications manager to implement a system whereby students can suggest or recommend events and workshops that they want to have. Having a system which allows students to make suggestions throughout the year will serve well during vac-scheme or training contract deadlines.
Past Experience
I have been involved with the Law Society for two years and I have a great understanding of what is expected from me as the Vice President. I have been a student rep for the Law Society for both years and intend to maintain an effective communication between the executive board, and the students in which we seek to help.
Raghda Al-Ajely
With work-experience from more than three different countries, I am all about embracing diversity! I am highly encouraged to work hard, stay behind the scenes as a Vice-President together with a strong team and provide law-students with the best push towards their dream careers!
• More competitions and workshops for the students of UoW to stand out
o Competitions that develop the skills that employers look for; advocacy, negotiation, confidence etc.
o Workshops that provide certificates in: leadership, research, client consultation etc. All in collaboration with city law firms!
• Discussion forums and more interaction between 1st, 2nd and 3rd year law students, academics and tutors
o Create opportunities to enable students to ask their senior peers questions about revision techniques, interpreting assessments, advice on option modules, revision notes etc.
o Open platform to get all law students to engage effectively and put forward ideas, advice or issues that can be discussed openly and be applicable to many
• More law books/Easier access to law journals
o Negotiate to get more copies of law books in the University Library
o Have links provided in handbooks to all journal articles mentioned in suggested reading: to save time for students!
• Work-experience, Vac-schemes, Pupillages and Jobs
o To liaise with chambers, inns of courts and law firms in order to get more information for prospective barristers/solicitors
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