• What I learned on my vacation scheme...

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 29th May 2012.

    After sending two weeks in London in Easter on a vacation scheme, I thought I’d share some of the tips the trainees at the firm I was working for gave me for success in a work experience placement.

    1) Be confident… but don’t be too over confident: The thing is it’s very difficult in these situations. You want to seem interested, you want to seem like you want to get to know people, but you do not want to come across arrogant. There is a very fine line between confidence and arrogance – you just have to be careful not to cross it. I.e. don’t annoy anybody.

  • Revision Tips

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 10th May 2012.

    As exams are coming up I thought it would be helpful to share some revision tips I found online at the cambridgestudents.org.uk website:

    1. Study skills
    Where to study
    Creating good conditions to study in can help you make the most of the time you spend revising. Here are some suggestions:

    Find a quiet place to study and make sure you are sitting comfortably
    Make sure your desk is well lit
    Keep background noise to a minimum
    Avoid studying in an area where there will be distractions (like television!)
    Have everything you need to do your revision to hand before you start

  • New Sessions

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 22nd April 2012.

    Hi everyone!

    Welcome back - hope everyone has had a great Easter break.
    As we've all returned I'll be starting my drop in sessions this week on Thursday 9-11 and Friday 9-10.30.

    If you need any help with your revision don't hesitate to attend.

  • New Sessions

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 22nd April 2012.

    Hi everyone!

    Welcome back - hope everyone has had a great Easter break.
    As we've all returned I'll be starting my drop in sessions this week on Thursday 9-11 and Friday 9-10.30.

    If you need any help with your revision don't hesitate to attend.

  • LexisNexis Apps + Survey Information

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 1st March 2012.

    The LexisNexis 2012 survey is now live. It will only take around 10 minutes to complete and it would be really helpful if you could take part. LexisNexis is always looking for new ways to update their system to help students with their studies and make life easier, and it could even benefit you after graduation. Nearly the entirety of law firms use LexisNexis, and legal research is one of the most prolific tasks trainees are asked to do. What’s more, you will be entered into a draw to win £1000 of virgin vouchers, and there are 10 runners up prizes of £100.

  • Bankers bonuses, fair or excessive?

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 23rd February 2012.

    I’m always in two minds when it comes to a discussion of banker’s bonuses. For one, I don’t think anybody should be punished for working incredibly hard to get into such a fantastic position in life. On the contrary, I’m one of those people vehemently against greater taxes for the rich – while a lot of people may have their wealth inherited, if I ever end up in that position, I’ll have worked incredibly hard to get there, and I don’t want to feel guilty about it.

  • How can the euro crisis possibly end?

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 17th January 2012.

    There are many different conflicting scenarios that may arise out of the current economic crisis. My prediction for 2012? Greece will leave the Euro, possibly, but that's just my prediction! Here are a number of different potential scenarios that could arise.

    The worst possible scenario?

  • Valuable links for vacation scheme/training contract interview preparation

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 17th January 2012.

    I just thought I'd share today some websites and pages that I've found extremely useful in helping me prepare for vacation scheme and training contract interviews:

  • This Months Planning....

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 14th January 2012.

    (Drumroll Please....) Due to my pending exams (eeek...) I'm having to change my usual drop in session times for the first weeks, which is why I feel they warrant a LawCampus post! Below are the times for this month:

    Tuesday 17th January 9 - 11
    Thursday 19th January 9 - 11
    Tuesday 24th January 9 - 11
    Thursday 2nd February 10 -12.30
    Thursday 9th February 10 -12.30

    As ever, if you can’t attend a drop in session do feel free to email me any questions you have at all. Im at b.a.bragg@ncl.ac.uk

    Briony Bragg

  • Table day tomorrow!

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    Posted by brionybragg on the 14th December 2011.

    I will be holding my table day tomorrow from 10.30 - 12.30 in Seminar Room 2.

    Pop along to pick up LexisNexis info and win either:

    Dr Dre Beats Earphones

    £15 HMV Voucher

    £10 Topshop Voucher

    £10 Topman Voucher

    just in time for christmas!