Our extra-curricular placements tend to take place over the summer break, but can be arranged throughout the year depending on the requirements of the organisation that is offering the placement.
Placement providers range from local, national and international employers including firms of solicitors, legal departments and non-law organisations like charities, voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) and other third sector employers. Last year students spent time in Malaysia and Singapore as well as Liverpool, Manchester and further afield nationally.
The placement not only enhanced my employability skills but also introduced me to shipping law, an area I had no prior experience in. Having spent a month with the legal team at the BW Group (Singapore) and having conducted some of my own research, I believe I will attempt to pursue a career in shipping law and for that, I am grateful.
McLean Wickham (Law student)
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