As a Law student I was able to choose a Pro Bono initiative with Citizens Advice as one of my modules. As an aspiring solicitor, I was thrilled that I would be able to practice and extend my legal knowledge while helping others. However, don’t worry if you aren’t a Law student as legal knowledge…
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12 Tips for Landing a Grad Job
It’s that time of year where the sudden realisation hits you as a final year student – what next?! One of the biggest struggles after graduating is actually finding a job you’re passionate about or that relates to your degree – so we’ve come up with a few tips to help you along the way!…
8 tips to make your CV stand out
Writing a CV is one of those things which you know you need to do, but never get round to actually doing. Although it may seem like a daunting task, it’s not actually as bad as you think, so we’re going to share our best tips on how you can make your CV stand out!…
Interviewing Anthony Horowitz | Erin Weirrick
Students and staff alike filed in as I waited at the front of the room with my student co-interviewer and author Anthony Horowitz. When I first volunteered to help interview Anthony I felt quite nervous. I had a list of questions I was meant to ask, and I was trying to make sure I would…
Lessons from Wimbledon BookFest: Student Journalists
Wimbledon BookFest has come to an end for another year, and we’re already missing its buzz. From Graham Norton to Nadiya Hussain via Reggie Yates and Suzannah Lipscomb, the bill was packed with engaging speakers and exciting events, drawing in crowds from across the country to Wimbledon Common. As principal sponsors of BookFest, we sent…
My First Year as a Psychology Graduate
When I graduated from the University of Roehampton in summer 2017, I decided that I was going to take a year out for myself to get the experience I needed to be a psychologist. One of the main areas for me to develop was my clinical experience, so since July 2017 I have been immersing…