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10Jan
How will you answer our law undergraduate essay competition question: what difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency? Join our free online panel event, hosted by LexisNexis, on 25th January at 5pm to hear from lawyers already engaged with the climate emergency. Their insights will inspire and inform your response to the question. […]
20Dec
How to make the best use of 1,000 words
With the festive season upon us and a break from lectures, what better time to put pen to paper to enter the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition. But how best to use 1,000 words to convey answers to our question: What difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency? Hear from Sarah Trotter, Assistant […]
08Dec
Why take part in the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition: hear from our first winner
The ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023 is a great opportunity for all law students in the UK. Hear from Jude D’Alesio, our first ever winner, about why taking part was a valuable experience. Watch Jude’s film here. Our competition sponsor, Latham & Watkins, is hosting an online Q&A session for law undergraduates, who are […]
01Dec
Looking for inspiration for the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition? But where?
The climate emergency and the role of lawyers is this year’s topic of the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition. But where to look for inspiration? James Yang, one of this year’s competition judges, provides some top tips on where to find insights and inspiration to kick start the creative and analytical flow. There are many […]
24Nov
Why take part in the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023?
Applying for vacation schemes, paralegal roles, training contracts, pupillages, or other types of legal work experience, is demanding. Hear Chiara Iorizzo, one of our competition judges, talk about why entering the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition can help you with your career aspirations and give your applications a boost. Watch Chiara’s film here. Our competition […]
21Nov
ILBF Law Undergraduate Essay Competition 2022-2023 LAUNCH DAY!
We are delighted that The Rt. Hon. Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, is launching the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023 today. The ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition is a fantastic opportunity to win a great prize and to engage with a subject that will be relevant to future […]