Free student event with Addleshaw Goddard on the evening of Wednesday 6 November. The theme is Scotland’s place in the global economy of the 2020s. It features a panel discussion with lawyers specialising in finance, tech and energy, followed by drinks/networking with the firm’s trainees and graduate recruitment team. Check out the information here:
Careers in International and Global Law: From Edinburgh to Brussels and Beyond
All undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in a career in international and global law are encouraged to attend a lecture and discussion with distinguished Edinburgh alumna Jacquelyn MacLennan, Partner at leading global law firm White and Case LLP.
Ms MacLennan, a strong supporter of Edinburgh Law School, will be reflecting on her own career path after graduating with a law degree from Edinburgh and welcomes questions from current Edinburgh law students.
The talk will take place at the New Moot Court Room, Old College, at 2 pm on Monday 28 October, 2019.
Further details can be found here: https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/events/my-career-global-law-edinburgh-brussels-and-beyond-jacquelyn-maclennan
I hope to see you there
Professor Nehal Bhuta, Chair of International Law
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA & GREECE SUMMER 2020
Do you want to help rural communities in developing countries across the world?
Do you have a passion for medical care, legal advice or public health?
Do you want to travel, do something fun and build skills for your CV at the same time?
Volunteer abroad in summer 2020 on one of our medical, public health/engineering, or legal brigades with our society Edinburgh Sustainable Projects Abroad!
ESPA offers 10-day volunteer projects to Honduras, Panama, Ghana and Greece, partnered with the charity organisation Global Brigades UK, a student-led movement which uses a holistic approach to empowering developing communities. GB focuses on working with local people to pave the way for sustainable development in improving healthcare, sanitation and legal advice.
Medical Brigades
Volunteers on medical brigades will have the chance to work with local qualified healthcare professionals in mobile clinics to help provide urgent medical care to communities who otherwise face many barriers to access healthcare in the city.
Legal Brigades
Volunteers will shadow qualified lawyers to help educate communities on financial, personal and legal affairs that may be affecting land-ownership, business or even marriage.
Public Health & Engineering Brigades
Volunteers will help to build hygiene stations and water systems to prevent spread on communicable diseases and educate communities on the management of medical conditions.
Greece Refugee Project
This is a new project where United Nations has requested help from GB to work with the Greek Ministry of Health to send volunteers to help give medical care to refugees.
No experience is necessary – all training will be provided throughout the year!
Come to our Launch Night and Information Session on Monday 14th October to learn more about how you can get involved! (time and location tbd)
We will be welcoming our guest speaker, Dr Liam Barrett, President of GB UK.
Email: espa.edinburgh@gmail.com
Facebook: Edinburgh Sustainable Projects Abroad
Instagram: @espauofe
EUSA website: Edinburgh Sustainable Project Abroad
Is medicine still a patriarchy?
Does gender inequality still exist in the medical profession?
Wednesday 6 November
McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30pm for 7pm
Free tickets: https://edmeddeb19.eventbrite.co.uk
Part of Edinburgh Medical School’s series of Edinburgh Seven anniversary events:
Edinburgh Medical Students Council and Edinburgh Medical School would like to invite you to a panel discussion about gender equality in the medical profession.
The evening will be chaired by Professor Mona Siddiqui, Chair in Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh
Speakers include:
Dr Fizzah Ali, Neurology Registrar and Editor, Medical Woman Magazine
Professor Lorna Marson, Professor of Transplant Surgery (University of Edinburgh) and Honorary Consultant Transplant Surgeon.
Dr Elizabeth Pollitzer, Director of Portia
Dr Ellen McCourt, Former Chair, BMA Junior Doctors Committee
Dr Richard Weller, Honorary NHS Consultant Dermatologist and Principal Investigator
Wesley McLoughlin, Year 3 MBChB student, Edinburgh Medical School.
There will be breaks for Q&A throughout the evening and a vote will be taken at the beginning and end of the evening, to help inform your vote.
Doors at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
There will be a reception after the debate to which everyone is welcome. This event is free and open to all.
Welcome to Women in Law’s second panel event, we are so proud and excited to announce that we have another panel coming up- Women in Academia!
Mon October 14th 2019
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM BS
G.06, 50 George Square
Come along to hear these amazing women speak about their professional and personal experiences working in legal academia. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions.Speakers for Women in Academia:
– Professor Sharon Cowan, Professor of Feminist and Queer Legal Studies
– Dr. Chloë Kennedy, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law
– Dr. Gillian Black, Senior Lecturer in Family Law
– Ms. Katy Macfarlane, Senior Teaching Fellow in Child and Family Law
– Annie Sorbie, Experienced Medical Lawyer and Lecturer in Medical Law and Ethics
Register and book your tickets via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-academia-tickets-74669760263 fbclid=IwAR1GKwPcXUIjq54p9oJqKItzcez4L8nfH5el3tLglrzIC3Sd9TxelnGKatk to ensure you can come and hear these amazing women speak. We have tickets for members, non-members and faculty! Our last event ‘Roadmap to Law’ sold out quickly, so reserve your tickets ASAP before they’re gone and you miss out on this amazing event!
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Herbert Smith Freehills – Inside the Headlines
Date: Tuesday 8 October 2019
Venue: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ
Time: 6-9pm
Dress code: Smart Casual
Do you want to find out more about a global elite law firm that works with some of the world’s biggest and most ambitious organisations?
If so, the Herbert Smith Freehills team will be holding a presentation for your university and would like to meet you. We’ll talk you through what went on behind the scenes of two of our many headline-grabbing deals and we’ll tell you all about the roles and responsibilities of trainees working on these projects.
You’ll have the chance to network over drinks and canapés with partners, associates and trainees and you can find out more about our vacation schemes, training contracts and international opportunities.
Sign-up link: https://forms.akkroo.com/events/hsf/258540?type=preregister&background=ffffff&font=00a0bc&page=ffffff
Are you looking for a 12-month placement in Human Resources for 2020/21? Do you want real responsibility with the chance to influence household name coffee brands including Tassimo, Kenco, L’Or and Jacobs?
Global Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company (FMCG) JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is looking for year-in-industry students from all degree backgrounds to join their diverse, global team of over 12,000 coffee champions, on a 12-month placement in Human Resources.
| Company | Jacobs Douwe Egberts |
| Location | Hurley, Berkshire OR Banbury, Oxfordshire |
| Roles | 12-month Year in Industry Placements in Human Resources |
| Salary | £18,500 + £1,000 sign-on bonus |
| Assessment dates | 26th November – 7th December 2019 |
| Start Date | July 2020 |
| Apply here | https://employers.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/jde/job/hr-jde/?ref=DEPT |
| Deadline | 9th November 2019 |
Who is the company?
– JDE is a €5 billion global business with around 15,000 associates based in 28 different countries, selling their brands in over 100 different countries around the world.
– Formed in 2015, JDE retains a start-up feel containing some of the leading brands in the Coffee and Tea industry including – Kenco, L’OR, Tassimo and Douwe Egberts to name a few.
– JDE UK is headquartered in Banbury, Oxfordshire, which is one of JDE’s global ‘Power Plants’ responsible for producing 20,000 tonnes of coffee per year across 9 production lines.
– The UK represents a top 5 global market for JDE and continues to be a growth engine for the category, driving premiumisation by leading the single-serve partition with the Tassimo brand and premiumising the instant coffee segment through Kenco, L’OR and the Douwe Egberts brands.
– JDE believes amazing things can happen over a cup of coffee and with values including Entrepreneurship, Solidarity, Accountability, Simplicity and Discipline working at JDE offers you an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the world’s largest pure play coffee company.
– JDE’s goal is simple but ambitious: a coffee for every cup.
“Everyone deserves the coffee they love.”
What are the roles?
– There are 2 very different HR placements available this year at JDE.
1.Talent Manager – Learning & Development (Hurley):
– Learning and development (L&D) play a key role in the development and administration of L&D programme
– Within Talent Acquisition, you will learn about sourcing and selection tools & techniques, and have responsibility for managing key aspects of JDE’s early-years recruitment
– You will be involved in student charities, raising funds and working across various parts of the business to develop your communication, project management and entrepreneurial skills
2.Human Resources (Banbury):
– You will work with the Manufacturing HR team, supporting the Senior HR Business Partner and 2 HR Business Partners with more traditional HR delivery.
– This will involve working on updating policies, employee relation cases, trade union communication, supporting change programmes, supporting engagement strategy, as well as day to admin handling such as new starters, on-boarding, updates etc.
Why should you apply?
– Travel: JDE provide awesome opportunities to travel. Last year around half the placement students travelled abroad.
– Fantastic perks: 25 days holiday, free hot beverages (not just coffee!) and even Barista training!
– Student Charity Committee: Every Friday all the placement students get together for a fun charity meeting. Last year their charity work raised over £30,000 in total.
– Culture: At JDE they have a friendly, hands-on environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute and all opinions are valued. There is also a strong mentoring programme and you will be periodically reporting to senior business stakeholders and interacting with other placement students.
– Corporate Social Responsibility: From sourcing ingredients responsibly with internationally recognised standards, to partnering directly with suppliers to improve working conditions and protect natural resources, and aiming to make all manufacturing sites landfill free by 2020, at JDE they are driven by their passion for coffee & tea, care for people and respect for the environment.
Who is best suited to this role?
– Applications from any degree background are welcome.
– We’re looking for students who want to get stuck in and be proactive, who can work well in a team, are well organised and have good attention to detail.
– You must be an undergraduate looking for a 12-month Year-in-Industry placement from July 2020 to July 2021.
Click here to apply now:
https://employers.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/jde/job/hr-jde/?ref=DEPT
It only takes 30 seconds to register your interest in these roles, and we’ll support you throughout the full application process.
Want to learn more about a global firm with enterprise-transforming transactions? If yes, this is the event for you!
Join CLS for an evening of networking, drinks, and canapés with the world’s second highest-grossing law firm, Latham & Watkins! This is the first time the American firm is visiting Scotland, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Hear from Associates, Partners and Graduate Recruitment!
When – 6:30pm, 7th October, Monday.
Where – MacLaren Stuart Room, Old College.
Register your interest at – https://forms.gle/GGfvveh1Sjh7fPd47
