Kent International Law Society

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with aspiring legal minds from across the UK at the Reed Smith networking event!

Welcome to the BONUS episode of Legally Kandid with KILS🤩.
This episode welcomes the MAN, the MYTH and the
LEGEND... Darren Weir!💪🏼
Darren is a prominent member of KLS. He is a Barrister (np), specialising in criminal law, the Director of the Lawyering Skills programme and Deputy Director of MLaw. Darren has a wealth of experience, both in academia and practice. Through this podcast, we explore his career trajectory and fundamentally Darren himself.
Enjoy!😊 Link is in our Linktree (Bio) and Story

Dear KILS members,

Regrettably, our anticipated journey to The Hague has been postponed due to unforeseen personal obligations preventing the attendance of all members. While disappointed by this turn of events, we remain hopeful for future opportunities to embark on this adventure together.

Welcome back to another episode of Legally Kandid with KILS. In this episode, we converse with Johanne Thompson (Joe)😁. Joe has been part of KLS for more than a decade. She is a Senior Lecturer and possesses the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, teaching subjects such as Criminal Law.⚖️ Joe has a profound impact on KLS, engaging in a plethora of extra-curricular activities such as negotiation and client interviewing. Her wealth of experience is extremely insightful.🤩
We hope you enjoy the episode.😊
Link is on our Linktree (Bio)

This episode welcomes an esteemed lecturer of Kent Law School, Guevara Leacock. Guevara, is a Barrister in England & Wales and a Barrister and Solicitor of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. 🤩
Guevara, has a wealth of experience behind him, both in practice and academia. We hope you enjoy the insights presented in this podcast and we look forward to releasing our next episode soon! 😁 Click the link in our Linktree (Bio) to access the podcast 🎙️

HELLO 👋🏼 to all our members!
It was with great excitement that we bring to you our podcast series called ‘Legally Kandid with KILS.’ 🎙️ This podcast will feature esteemed members of and bring to the student community their inspiring career trajectory. The first guest is the incredible EMEK DELIBAS 🤩! Emek has a wealth of experience both in practice and academia; she shares her incredible experiences in the first episode. So keep an eye out 👀; the podcast will be uploaded very soon 🔜.

‼️LAWYERS vs STOCKBROKER‼️
On 28 February 2024
⏳️Time: 5PM-6PM
Host: Jake Schogger (Commercial Law Academy founder) and Peter Watson (ex-stock broker, head hunter and founder of Watson's Daily)

Once again will be delivering a FREE webinar to summarise the key current affairs and trends from February 2024, including insights from a business, markets and legal perspective. ⚖️

⚠️Register for free via the link in bio.⚠️

For more information visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerciallawacademy (Link in bio)

🌙♥️ Galentine’s PJ Party alert!

February 7th at Grimond LT2!

Join us for a cozy night with Kent Student Law and Kent International Law for good vibes, good food and a screening of ‘Legally Blonde’.

Tag your gang — and we’ll see you all there! 🍿🤍

On 6 December 2023 (5pm), Jake Schogger (Commercial Law Academy founder) and Peter Watson (ex-stock broker, head hunter and founder of Watson's Daily) will once again be delivering a FREE webinar to summarise the key current affairs and trends from November 2023, including insights from a business, markets and legal perspective.

‼️ LINK IS IN OUR LINKTREE (BIO)

In our final FREE employability webinar of the recruitment cycle, Jake Schogger and Henry Nelson-Case () will be teaming up to give you highly practical tips on how to convert internships into full-time jobs.

In particular, the webinar will cover:
- How to demonstrate your motivation and enthusiasm.
- How to interact professionally with supervisors and take instructions.
- How to tackle the work you are set.
- How to stay organised under pressure.
- How to ace team-based exercises, including presentations and negotiation exercises.
- How to properly prepare for end-of internship interviews.
- A live Q&A with the panelists.

‼️LINK IS IN OUR LINKTREE (BIO)

Link in linktree

FREE WEBINAR - Preparing for and acing assessment centres and virtual interviews

On 13 November (5pm), Commercial Law Academy is hosting a free webinar on how to ace the various components of assessment centres and virtual interviews, including group and negotiation exercises, presentations and case studies, general interviews and more.

Jake Schogger will be joined by Kieran from and Grace from , so expect a broad range of unique and practical insights!

You can register for free via https://citycareerseries.clickmeeting.com/how-to-ace-assessment-centres-and-virtual-interviews-cla-x-gradv-x-it-s-all-hearsay-x-lwg/register.

‼️Link is in our Linktree!

On Saturday 18th November 2023, Jake Schogger from Commercial Law Academy and Peter Watson from Watson’s Daily will be delivering a 3+ hour live virtual bootcamp, which aims to equip you with the key commercial knowledge and insights needed to ace City law commercial awareness and case study interviews.

Check out this link for the full list of topics that will be covered, as well as the various subscriptions / e-guides etc. that are included in the price: https://citycareerseries.clickmeeting.com/commercial-awareness-and-case-studies-bootcamp/register

On 2 November 2023 (5pm), we’re hosting a truly unique commercial awareness workshop.

We'll kick off with the grand finale of our commercial awareness competition, which will see our five finalists battle it out for the (metaphorical) commercial awareness crown and (literal) top prizes.

Each finalist will deliver a 2 minute presentation to all attendees on a topical story that's relevant, prevalent and important, before receiving live feedback from Peter and Jake.

Jake and Peter will then provide their usual summary of the key current affairs and trends from October 2023, including insights from a business, markets and legal perspective.

Registration link in bio!! ✨

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FREE PSYCHOMETRIC TEST/WATSON GLASER MASTERCLASS

On 7 November 2023 (5pm), Commercial Law Academy is hosting a free psychometric test masterclass.

This will offer advice on how to ace the psychometric tests most commonly included in commercial law assessment processes, including Watson Glaser tests, verbal reasoning tests, situational judgment tests, and logical/abstract reasoning tests.

The session will cover:
What these tests involve and the attributes they are designed to assess.
Comprehensive practical tips on how to pass these tests and improve your scores.
Example questions and detailed explanations of why certain responses are correct or incorrect (this part is interactive!)

Registration link in bio!! ✨

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🎓 Calling all non-Russell Group law students! 🏛️ Get ready for the ultimate showdown in the world of legal prowess at the BRITISH INTER UNIVERSITY COMMERCIAL AWARENESS COMPETITION - BIUCAC 2023!

🌟 WIN BIG with 27 AMAZING PRIZES from 27 of the industry's leading law firms and companies! 💼✨

🔥 Vacation schemes, work experience, golden tickets to assessment centers, one-on-one meetings with graduate recruitment teams, and more await the champions! 🏆

🏙️ Proudly sponsored by 22 prestigious law firms and companies, with Travers Smith, Ashurst, Fieldfisher, and White & Case leading the charge! 🤝

💼 Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Linklaters, Latham & Watkins, Freshfields, Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie, Norton Rose Fulbright, Jones Day, Eversheds, and other top firms are also partners in this exciting competition! 🤩

📚 FREE and OPEN TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS! 📚

📅 Mark your calendars for the kickoff at 7pm on Monday, October 30th! 📅

Ready to show off your commercial awareness skills? JOIN BIUCAC 2023 and seize your chance to shine. Click the link in our bio to enter Round 1 now! 🔗

Follow and visit www.biucac.com for more details. 🌐

🚨 Incoming Excitement!
KILS welcomes you to our first event of the year!
‼️ An exciting, insightful and inspiring panel event featuring our very own AMAZING member of KLS: Emek Delibas and the esteemed President of Kent Law Society and family law practitioner: Louise Duckett!
An evening where you find out more about the law in practice, challenges one faces and advise on how to progress with your ambitions.
🔔Register your spot through our Linktree (Bio)

Dear Law Student,

You don’t want to miss this. 😏

BIUCAC × Travers Smith Trainee Webinar 2023

Unveil the Travers Smith Trainee Journey: Explore their unique culture, work environment, and abundant opportunities. Learn how to make your application stand out by tapping into these firsthand insights from their trainees.

SIGN UP NOW BY VISITING WWW.BIUCAC.COM OR BY CLICKING THE LINK IN THEIR BIO

Date: 09 Oct, 18:00 - 19:00 BST
Location: Zoom: 890 567 2341

ATTEND THE FREE WEBINAR - Intro to commercial awareness

Join Commercial Law Academy on 5 October 2023 (5pm) for a detailed introduction to commercial awareness, delivered by current Jones Day associate Sherif Saad and ex-Magic Circle lawyer Jake Schogger.

In particular, the panel will be covering...
- What is “commercial awareness”?
- Why is it important for lawyers?
- Why is it important for applicants?
- How does it come up in interviews?
- How can you demonstrate it?
- Sources to help you build commercial awareness

The panel will also be on hand to give personal anecdotes about their experiences of commercial awareness, and to answer your employability-related

REGISTER VIA LINK IN BIO (LINKTREE)

Hey International Law Students!!

KILS is Hosting a Canterbury City Tour to help international students become accustomed to the city, using public transport and best of all, visiting the lovely attractions that Canterbury has to offer.

We will be meeting at the Wigodor Moot Court at
📍3PM📍
On 📍27TH SEPTEMBER📍

Additionally the LAW SCHOOL is holding an international law student event from 2-3pm at the Mooting Court as well.

Our KILS committee are loking forward to exploring Canterbury with you!

✨️MEET YOUR COHORT!✨️

Come along and makes some friends at Kent's very first ALL LAW SOCIAL!

This is a social and informational event, for you to make some friends and get to know the law societies on campus! There will be karaoke, games and prizes to win!
Law and non-law students are welcome to join us! 💫

Time: 7pm to 11pm
📍The Penny Theatre
30-31 Northgate
Canterbury
CT1 1BL
England

See you there!!! 🪄

We are excited to share that the British Commercial Awareness Scheme (BCAS) 2023 is back from 25th – 28th September (13:00 – 15:00 each day).

Join BCAS for lectures from partners at Travers Smith, Fieldfisher, Ashurst, BCLP and White & Case alongside Mr Denis Viskovich, the founder of BIUCAC 2023 (www.biucac.com) and Future City Lawyers – Teaching Commercial Awareness to law students (www.futurecitylawyers.com).

BCAS will help you develop your commercial awareness and boost your chances of securing training contracts and vacation scheme places by enabling you to learn from and speak directly with City Partners.

BCAS is completely free and hosted via Zoom and you do not need to attend the whole scheme and can just attend the lectures they are most interested in. However, spaces are limited, so please sign-up ASAP using the link below:
https://www.biucac.com/event-details/british-commercial-awareness-scheme-2023

We hope you make the most of this invaluable opportunity.

⚠️LINK AVAILABLE IN OUR LINKTREE!!⚠️

Our weekly newsletter will give you all the information you need ℹ️

It’s your way of knowing about world affairs 🌏, developing your commercial awareness 💳and an update about all things KILS: events hosted so far, upcoming events and activities 🎟️

Keep an eye out on your email and our social media platforms! 📰🚨

We would like to welcome the KILS committee for 2023-23!
We look forward to hosting an eventful year with many insightful and exciting events! Stay tuned and a big congratulations to everyone 😁 Kent Law School

The annual trip to the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice this year was a brilliant success!

Our KILS members received a tour of the ICC and a special talk delivered by Ms. Beti Hohler, a lead prosecutor for the court and future Judge.

We are looking forward to our next international trip for the 2023-2024 academic year!

‼️COMMITTEE POSITIONS OPEN‼️

To everyone who is interested in becoming part of the Kent International Law Society, your calling is here!

The deadline for applications is 30th June at 12am.

✨🪩 KENT LAW BALL 🪩✨

Dear all,

We hope you are excited as we are for the Kent Law Ball which is now only 9 days away!
Please find all the important information on this post.
To travel to the Spitfire Ground, parking is available on-site and cars can be collected the next day. If you would like to travel by bus a dayrider is £3.40 with your student ID. We recommend booking taxis in advance to ensure you arrive on time as it is a Friday evening and they go quickly!

We cannot wait to celebrate with you 🥳
See you soon,

The Kent Law Ball Committee (KLTS, KHRLS, KILS)

On 3 May 2023 (5pm), Peter
Watson (ex-stock broker, head hunter and founder of Watson's
Daily) and Jake
Schogger will once again be providing a summary of the key current affairs and trends from April 2023, including insights from a business, markets and legal perspective.

You can register for free via
https://citycareerseries.clickmeeting.com/current-affairs-wrap-up-business-and-legal-insights-from-april-2023/register