Outreach
Leicester Law School offers a number of inspiring opportunities for students in Years 10–13 to find out more about the varied and rewarding career in the legal sector and what it is like to study law at university. If you have any questions about any of the below opportunities, please email schools@le.ac.uk.
All of the events and programmes listed below are completely free for students to take part in. If you wish to hear about new events as and when they become available sign up to our mailing list.
Events (years 10–13)
Monday 22 April 2024, 5.00pm–6.30pm, Virtual taster - Net zero: Can Laws save the planet?
During this session, you will look at how law can make people change their behaviour and decide whether to make something a law or a policy. Should we incentivise or criminalise?
Tuesday 14 May 2024, 5.30pm–6.30pm, Virtual taster - Spotlight on: Coroner
Come along to this session and hear from the Senior Coroner for Leicester and South Leicestershire Professor Catherine Mason as she explains how her role investigates any death where the cause is not known, violent or unnatural. Catherine will talk through her day to day role as well as how she became a Coroner. This will be a fascinating look at a career that involves working within the law without being a Barrister or Solicitor.
Tuesday 2 July 2024, 5.00pm - 7.30pm, Professional networking event on University of Leicester campus
This is your chance to meet with and chat to a range of professionals from the world of law. You will hear from our careers team first about how to approach networking and some top tips for getting the most out of the session. You will be given the opportunity to chat to lots of different people from different occupations to give you many different insights into the different pathways you could take following a law degree.
Events (community)
Residentials
Each year the University of Leicester runs residential experiences for students in Year 12. During the residential, students are able to take part in practical workshops, attend taster lectures and experience life as a university student.
2023 applications have now closed.
For more information about our residentials visit our Summer Schools' page.
Progression Programmes (year 12–13)
The University of Leicester is part of the Sutton Trust Pathways to Law programme where students from under-represented backgrounds have the chance to engage with university academics and industry professionals as they learn more about the legal profession. In recognition of the value of this programme, students who complete it will receive a reduced offer to study with us here at Leicester in addition to receiving a £1,000 bursary in each year of their course.
2023 applications have now closed. Check back in July for details of how to apply for the 2024 programme (eligible for students who enter Year 12 in 2024).
If you have any questions about these programmes, please contact progression@le.ac.uk.