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Pathways to Law 2016



Interested in a Career in Law?
We have an exciting opportunity for you! Nottingham Trent University has partnered with The University of Nottingham and The Sutton Trust to give you the 'Pathways to Law' programme. 

Established in 2007, over 2,000 students have benefited from taking part in this programme. It is aimed at bright students from underprivileged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in law. 

The programme runs over a two year period throughout your A Level studies. By partaking in the programme you will have the opportunity to attend University sessions like lectures, seminars and workshops and will also undergo a work placement.

Pathways to Law launch

On the 4th of November 2015 I attended the launch for our new group of pathways to law students. This was very exciting as it was the first time we got to see the possible new barristers and lawyers of the future. With me was a small group of past Pathways to Law students to help tell new students why it was the right ‘pathway’ to their future.




Food & Coffee

The event kicked off with food coffee an information folder and a little chatting amongst the previous pathways and new cohort of students.










Welcoming

Welcoming the new students was our pathways team to introduce themselves and the journey that the students will be going on for the next two years. Covering the different events and the reason for attending Pathways to Law.
The Pathways team however could only explain so much as academics, therefore this was shortly followed by current university students studying law who attended Pathways to Law last year. Explaining their experiences from the journey and how it both helped them and their progression into studying law.





Icebreakers & Information on University

From here on families and students involved in Pathways to Law were divided and while parents went to a higher education finance talk. Students took part in active icebreakers to create a talking point for students and help them get to know each other.






Talk & Questions

After all the excitement and information the night drew to a close with a little talk about what’s to come for the students and finally answering any questions still held. 





Pathways to Law 2015/16



Are you interested in studying a law degree and following a career in law?
Are you starting your AS levels in September?
If your answer is YES!
Then Pathways to Law could be for you!


Pathways to Law is an exciting two year programme that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to make you stand out from the crowd when you apply for a law degree at university. 


This national programme recognised by both universities and employers ,which will give you the chance to:


access a work placement within a legal setting;

take part in taster sessions;
participate in masterclasses and lectures on subjects that directly relate to the law;
develop an insight into what the university experience is really like;
build new friendships and develop your professional legal network.


Activities as part of the programme will develop debating, negotiation, team-working and communication skills that will be essential for your professional development.


Other opportunities and guidance available on the programme include: 


advice on applying through UCAS;

writing personal statements;
employability and careers information.  

The programme will also give you access to an online mentor (a current law undergraduate student) who will be available to answer all your questions about studying law at university. 


Pathways to Law will also give the chance to participate in trips to the Inner Temple of London and a national residential conference.   


This fantastic opportunity has limited places so please apply NOW!  The deadline for applications is Monday 28 September.


To find out more and apply for a place on the Pathways to Law programme follow this link:

www.apply.suttontrust.com/pathways-law/

If you have any questions about the Pathways scheme, please contact Joanna Welch:

Email Joanna.welch@ntu.ac.uk or call on 0115 848 2007.

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