University News Last updated 03 November
Aspiring lawyers from across the Midlands put their legal knowledge and debating skills to the test at a student-led networking event hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU).
Organised by students from BCU’s League of Justice Pro Bono Team in partnership with the Sikhs in Law Association and the Sikhs in Law Junior Lawyers Division and Sikhs in Law student societies from across the Midlands, the event welcomed around 70 university students to the University’s City Centre Campus for an evening of careers advice and competition.
The evening took the format of a gameshow, consisting of three rounds that quizzed students on their law knowledge and put their debate skills on display.
Winners of each round took home unique prizes designed to give students valuable career advice from legal professionals, such as one-to-one mentoring sessions with solicitors and barristers and a personalised review of their CV from a paralegal.
BCU law student Gia Dhami, who led the team of student volunteers, said: “I believe that creating opportunities for students to network with one another and engage with legal practitioners is incredibly valuable, as it helps build professional relationships, share experiences and provide insight into the range of opportunities available within the profession.
“Organising an event of this scale has therefore been a genuinely rewarding experience, particularly seeing so many people come together through a shared interest in law.
“I’m also very thankful to the legal practitioners who generously contributed prizes to the prize pool, helping to recognise and reward the students who took part.”
Aruna Verma, Director of the Student's Committee at the Sikhs in Law Association, added: “Student events play a vital role in bringing learning to life. They create opportunities for students to build confidence, expand their professional networks, and gain valuable insights beyond the classroom.
“When students and practitioners come together, meaningful conversations take place, bridging the gap between education and industry and helping students better understand the realities, opportunities, and expectations of their future careers.”