What <span title="volunteering/extra-curricular">volunteering/extra-curric...</span> activities are there for law students in London? ?

Question

I'm looking for volunteering/extra-curricular activities as a law student in London. I want to do something that'll help me stand out from the crowd. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I found this while doing a google search:

http://charity-volunteers.vivastreet.co....

The advert was only posted a few days ago so you might be in luck.

Answer 2

Vacation placements at the top law firms e.g. Eversheds, Pinsent Masons etc

Citizens Advice Bureau, Advocacy Centres etc

Mooting - an excellent extra curricular activity, many Ive known have gone on to secure training contracts and pupillage&#039;s by competing in mooting.

Also does your law dept do Street Law; a society that travels to schools and runs workshops based on law, raising awareness etc?

Edit: wow it sounds like you&#039;re good to go onto an excellent legal career. However just a thought, why not get involved in the Student Union even if its non law related it will demonstrate you are a well rounded individual. Furthermore look into writing for your SU&#039;s news paper, SU&#039;s usually need somebody to write a legal column.

Best of luck

Answer 3

Depends what level you&#039;re at. There&#039;s the Free Representation Unit who do employment and housing tribunal stuff. The institution you&#039;re studying will probably have a few pro-bono programs.