OPPORTUNITIES

Invitation to prospective applicants to attend an online ‘Law Commission Research Assistant Event’

Every year, the Law Commission recruits a number of research assistants to help make the law simple, modern and fair.  They look for exceptional candidates from all backgrounds, all of whom have a passion for law reform.

Ahead of the launch of their 2024/25 research assistant recruitment campaign, they are holding a live event for all prospective applicants. The event will cover who the Law Commission is, the role of a research assistant, the application process, and some top tips for making a successful application. There will also be an opportunity to hear from their current research assistants about their experiences and to ask any questions.

The event details are:

Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024

Time: 4pm – 5.30pm

Location: MS Teams

Signup: Attendees can register for the event by filling out this form.

To access the event, please follow the “join event” button in the confirmation email that will be sent to students immediately after registering.  A recording of the event will be made available on YouTube.

More information about the research assistant role can be found on their website.

Any questions should be directed to [email protected].

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