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Latham & Watkins: A World of Opportunity Competition is a 6-week campaign that will invite students to enter a prize draw and have the chance to WIN some amazing stuff and have the potential to get an invite to a Latham & Watkins Insight Day.

Prizes students can win:

• An insight day at Latham & Watkins office on the 12th of April 2023 which will include a graduate recruitment session, Q&A, and networking reception!
• Airpods Pro
• A Perfect Night’s Sleep Diffuser
• One-month ClassPass membership
• A Lumie light therapy lamp
• A recipe box from Mindful Chef
• A self-care box from The Sun & My Soul

Follow this link to enter the competition today: http://ocply.co/lw-ba-9

It is our immense pride and pleasure to invite the University of Edinburgh to the IX 2TG-RMLNLU International Mediation Competition, 2023 which is scheduled to be held offline on campus (Lucknow, India) from 31^st March to 2^nd April 2023.

In furtherance of the same, please find below the necessary details with regards to the competition.

RML National Law University, Lucknow (India) is India’s premier law school, and has internationally emerged as a prestigious institution for legal education that has a long tradition of excellence, founded on the calibre of its staff, students and resources. The students graduating from the University have made their presence felt in international as well as national circuits specialising in various fields of law.

About the Competition

Since its inception in 2012, the ADR Cell of the University has been organizing the National Mediation Competition. The event has already seen eight successful editions, with the 8th edition being a resounding success, for we garnered a quality participation of teams from countries such as the United Kingdom, Singapore, Brazil and Norway, along with all other top Law Schools of the country, in what was a tough competition among the cream of the crop of the student-legal fraternity.

The winners took home cash prizes worth INR 1,75,000 (USD 2,350) along with enticing gift vouchers such as receiving access cards of ADR-ODR International, SCC Online, Eastern Book Company Reader (EBC), etc.

About Lucknow

With the constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted our past two editions in online mode. However, given the global pandemic has subsided, and there has been a wave of normalcy, we are elated to have the opportunity to host you on our campus in Lucknow.

Lucknow is a city of kebabs and nawabs, of plan and history, of composing and culture. Apart from the delectable food and mesmerising architecture, the lofty monuments like Rumi Darwaza, Shah Baoli and the enriching history of Bara Imambara and the Jama Masjid, along with the sumptuous food of the town, your bucket list to do exciting things will be certainly fulfilled.

Additionally, the offline experience will be an unparalleled experience where you will be overwhelmed with the rush of back-to-back rounds, the real-time pressure and excitement of the competition, and a chance to fraternise with the best in the industry. We promise that this offline competition is filled with three days of learning, fun, and connections for a lifetime.

FORMAT:

• A team shall consist of two members from the same university, one assuming the role of the mediator, while the other, the negotiator.
• In its one-of-a-kind pattern, there shall be two mediators and two negotiators, all from different teams, competing against each other in a session.
• Full time or part-time students pursuing the undergraduate or postgraduate programme are allowed to participate.

REGISTRATION:

There are two steps for the registration process for the competition, the application and the selection.

The application for a slot has to be made by filling the Provisional Registration which is a confirmation of the intention of the participation of a College/University. Please find the Link to Provisional registration, here.

After the confirmation of the intention to participate, the ADR Cell would send an acknowledgement mail, consisting of information about the Final Registration. The University will be required to complete the final process via a form that will seek details of prospective teams.

Thus, with the hope to find teams from your esteemed institution participating in our competition this year, with it being even bigger, better, and, best of all, an offline experience like never before, we take immense pride and pleasure in inviting your prestigious University to the IX 2TG-RMLNLU International Mediation Competition, 2023 that is scheduled to be held offline on the RMLNLU campus from 31^st March to 2^nd April 2023.

IX 2TG-RMLNLU International Mediation Competition (1) (1)-compressed

TITLE: (UG) How to Read and Write Critically

OPTION 1: 08^th February 2023 (13:30 – 15:00 UK Time)

DESCRIPTION: Do you want to take a more analytical approach? This workshop will introduce methods and tools to help you read and write critically and draw conclusions. This session for undergraduates is informal and friendly. You are encouraged to ask questions and raise issues in a supportive atmosphere. It will include some practical activities.

 

TITLE: (UG) Managing and writing projects and dissertations

OPTION 1: 08^th February 2023 (15:30 – 17:00 UK Time)

DESCRIPTION: Do you have a longer written assignment to manage? A long essay or a dissertation to plan? Are you struggling to choose your topic? This workshop for UG students will discuss strategies for meeting the challenges of planning, organising and writing dissertations.  We will also look at methods and tools you can use to help you make a successful submission.

 

TITLE: (UG) Going Further – Beyond the Basics of Academic Writing

OPTION 1: 15^th February 2023 (13:30 – 15:00 UK Time)

DESCRIPTION: This workshop looks beyond the basics of academic writing; aimed at helping you develop more advanced written skills, the session will discuss and provide strategies for reading techniques that support your writing, the writing process, reviewing and editing your writing and overcoming some of the common writing challenges.

 

More Workshop Information:

A full list of all semester two IAD UG Workshops can be found here: https://edin.ac/2FFIptL.

Follow @IAD_StudyHub (https://edin.ac/2DNL0zF) for notifications when workshops open for booking.

How else can the IAD support you with your studies? We have put together a short video to tell you what we have on offer for Undergraduate students: https://edin.ac/3m5U0Yc

This year’s Macfadyen Lecture given by Justice Sikri, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. He now serves as an International Judge at the Singapore International Commercial Court.

Human Dignity: A Purpose in Perpetuity

“Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good and the tool which embraces it is human dignity”

—Mahatma Gandhi

Human dignity is now a central feature of almost all modern constitutions and international documents. In this lecture, Justice Sikri explores the three model(s) of dignity: theological, philosophical and constitutional. As a constitutional value, human dignity involves a person’s free will, autonomy, and their ability to write a life story within time and space. As a constitutional right, he shows how the fulcrum of all human rights lies in human dignity and the way that Constitutional Courts of various Nation States have carved out multiple facets of rights, utilizing the concept of dignity. Here his analysis is augmented by examples of comparative judicial pronouncements. Justice Sikri explores how human dignity can give full expression to the process of world peace. With these perspectives in mind, he calls human dignity a purpose in perpetuity.

The lecture will be held at 6:00pm on 23 March at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite here:

Aspire

13 March 2023 | BT Group HQ, London

Aspire is back and exclusively for Black Heritage students to help them find their dream careers. Students will be able to speak to senior leaders and graduates of Black Heritage, who are ready to share their tips and advice. They will also develop the skills they’ll need to secure their first jobs through a series of recruiter-led workshops, and leave Aspire with the knowledge and connections they’ll need to help them on their career paths.

Students can register

Employers who will be attending include: KPMG, Sky, Capital One and more to be announced soon…

Aspire to the Bar

20 March 2023 | London

Aspire to the Bar is new to 2023! Created exclusively for Black Heritage students interested in a law career, more specifically for those interested in becoming a barrister. Not enough chambers reflect the society that we live in and this needs to change. That’s why targetjobs has partnered with some of the UKs leading chambers to host Aspire, an event to help more Black Heritage students take several steps closer to their dream careers.

Students can register

Employers who will be attending include: Landmark Chambers, Twenty Essex, 3VB and more to be announced soon…

 

Opportunities at the Forum for Global Human Rights (FGHR)!

Welcome to FGHR, the world’s first student-led human rights forum! As a new human rights initiative created by and for young leaders, FGHR provides a platform for eager, independent students with keen interests in human rights research and advocacy to reinvent the space of human rights practice as an inclusive, interdisciplinary forum with a seat for students and young people at the table. FGHR is always looking for excited and engaged young students or recent graduates to realise our mission of reinventing the space of human rights practice.

Available Roles:

• Editor
• Content Writer
• Communications & Marketing Officer
• Podcast Director
• Audio Editor
• Legal Researcher [Project with European Legal Support Center]

Deadline: 11.59pm GMT, 03 February 2023.

Job Descriptions: https://www.forumglobalhumanrights.com/opportunities.

True to the inclusive and interdisciplinary nature of FGHR’s work, applications from students and recent graduates of all disciplines are welcome!

All details about our mission, our vision, and current projects & opportunities, including role descriptions and the application process can be found under the “Opportunities” page on our website: https://www.forumglobalhumanrights.com.

About FGHR

As a human rights initiative created by and for young leaders, the Forum for Global Human Rights provides a platform for those with keen interests in human rights research and advocacy to reinvent the space of human rights practice as an inclusive, interdisciplinary forum with a seat for students and young people at the table. In pursuit of this aim, we embrace a diversity of operation, including written publications, outreach and advocacy, a podcast platform, and pro-bono assistance to human rights organizations focused on advancing the protection of  human rights around the world. In so doing, we look to provide young leaders with a platform to engage with important missions and ideas in the space of human rights, and ultimately make a practical and meaningful difference. If this sounds of interest to you, please consider applying for one of the above posts!

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis before and after the deadline of the vacancy. For any further questions or concerns, please reach out to forumglobalhumanrights@gmail.com.