-
Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
- Thu, 05 Mar
- 13:30-14:00 GMT
- Digital Campus
Working in Aberdeen
A lively city nestled in the north-east corner of Scotland, Aberdeen is emerging as a great place to live and work. It has undergone a revival as a result of the success of the oil drilling industry, with the harbour serving a host of offshore rigs - this has earned the city the moniker of ‘The Oil Capital of Europe’. As a result, this industry-heavy city has a need for lawyers - with many firms located there already - in order to advise them.
Aberdeen culture
Aberdeen is well-known for its Victorian-era granite housing, a distinctive feature of the city as you walk through its streets. The most famous examples of this are on Union street as well as the Marischal College building in the centre of the city. It boasts St Machar’s, a 15th century cathedral within the old town. The central university campus is also worth strolling through, with its cobbled streets in the outskirts of the city making up a key part of the Old Aberdeen.
Aberdeen nightlife
The Lemon Tree is one of the most iconic venues in the city, having seen a range of international acts take to its stage. Down the road, you’ll find the thriving Breakneck comedy club if stand-up is what tickles your fancy.
The city holds two universities, and there is a wide variety of pubs and bars scattered across the city centre - including BrewDog’s flagship pub.
Aberdeen Activities
There’s no shortage of historical sites to visit in the wider region, with some breathtaking historical sites dotted across the countryside. These include the Dunnottar castle on the coastline to the south, as well as Craigievar castle further inland.
Within the town, you’ll find various parks, museums and cinemas to cater to a wide range of interests.
Aberdeen Transport
Aberdeen is well-connected to the rest of the UK. You can reach the central belt cities of Scotland by train - Edinburgh in 2h20 and Glasgow in 2h30, while flights to London last 1h30. The rest of the continent is also accessible by air travel, with Paris a two-hour flight away and a flight to Dublin taking 1h30.
Getting around the city is straightforward and easy. The public transport system in Aberdeen mainly consists of a bus network - with the different areas of the city easily accessible. There is also a network of cycle lanes and paths which connect the outskirts to the centre, so there’s a range of options for the morning commute should you live further out from the centre.
Aberdeen articles
-
All the details of White & Case’s virtual work placement
Traditionally, legal work placements are competitive, London-centric and difficult to find. Programmes like White & Case’s virtual work placement are changing the game and making law careers more accessible. Yohanna Wilson, Graduate Resourcing and Development Specialist at White & Case, elaborates on this innovative new offering.
-
Barristers Training Course (Nottingham Trent University)
The Barristers Training Course (BTC) is one course devised to replace the new BPTC. It will be hosted by Nottingham Law School at Nottingham Trent University. Full details below!
-
Can I gain work experience in an in-house legal department?
A vacation scheme is a great way to get a flavour of the legal industry and find out whether you want to pursue a career in law. While vacation schemes are offered by private practices, we discuss what kinds of similar programmes are on offer with in-house legal teams and what your placement would involve.
-
Catalonia - arrest warrants issued for deposed government members
Eight of the deposed Catalan government ministers have been jailed following their landmark vote for independence on Friday. Rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds are the charges they face in the High Court of Spain.
-
Clifford Chance’s SPARK Scheme: How can it help you to secure a training contract early on?
One of the best ways to make an informed choice on whether a law career is right for you is to spend some time at a law firm. Clifford Chance’s SPARK scheme provides students who are just getting started in law with a five-day crash course about life in commercial law. If you're currently exploring what a legal career would be like, this is a great opportunity for you to gain some hands-on experience.
-
Digital emancipation: What are the rights of children of the Instagram age?
Babies born today will, most likely, make their Instagram debuts from being just a few hours old. But what happens when they realise a traceable archive of their childhood exists on their parents’ social media?