News, Events and Opportunities for Postgraduates
Postgraduate Open Day: Wednesday 25th November 2009
The University is hosting an Open Day for prospective postgraduate students on Wednesday, 25th November 2009. The day is designed for students interested in both taught and research degrees. Come to the Palmer Building to see the Law School stand from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. At 1:00pm attend a University information session about postgraduate opportunities, careers and funding. Prospective PhD students can tour of the Graduate Schools at 1:40pm. All prospective postgraduates can join us at Foxhill House from 2:30pm - 3:30pm to meet the PG team and tour the Law School. To register for the Open Day and to get a full programme, go to the University's Postgraduate Open Day pages.
Masters Degrees - Information Session, 3rd December 2009
The Law School will hold an information session on Thursday, 3rd December, 4:00 - 6:00pm, where you can find out about our Masters programmes and scholarships, the opportunities and career development strategies for our postgraduates, and meet our postgraduate team. Read the flyer (49Kb) for more information or visit our postgraduate web pages. Reading LLB students should register through Blackboard. Other students should email Mrs Carolyn Davidson (c.a.davidson@reading.ac.uk) to register.
Workshop: Writing a PhD Proposal, 9th December 2009
The School of Law is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 1 - 4pm. It is designed to assist prospective Law School PhD applicants in writing research proposals for entry to doctoral programmes and for studentship funding. Up to six places will be available to candidates from across the UK. Attendees may be provided with a Workshop Award to cover or subsidise travel costs. For further information and how to apply, please download the information sheet (46Kb).
Postgraduate Events Calendar
The Law School's postgraduate events calendar for the Autumn term is now available. It contains details of various seminars, lunches and workshops available to Law postgraduates.
Postgraduate study trip to Geneva
The School of Law at the University of Reading is very pleased that it will again be offering a three or four day study trip to Geneva to visit several international organisations and meet with their staff.
Students who went to Geneva in 2008-09 found it to be an excellent experience, providing valuable insights for careers and studies. The trip is heavily subsidized by the School. In 2008-09 students had to contribute £80 and we expect it will be about the same again this year. This will cover all flights, accommodation, transfers and some meals.
The study trip is open to students on all postgraduate programmes, though it expected that preference will be given to those on the LLM International Law & World Order programme and to students who are studying modules with an international focus.
'Pg': A Newsletter for Law Postgraduates at Reading
The School's newsletter comes out three times a year. If you would like to receive the next issue then please let us know at law-pg-admissions@lists.reading.ac.uk and we will include you on our email list.
The Law School's Pro Bono Programme
The School of Law at Reading has an extensive range of pro-bono opportunities available to students at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. It is an excellent opportunity to be trained in a range of skills and to volunteer with community-based organisations.
Career Opportunities and Advice
- Working Internationally - A Careers Forum for Postgraduate Students in Law, Politics and Commerce (Date: 16 January 2008)
For more career opportunities see the University's Careers Advisory Service. They can provide detailed advice about all aspects of career development, including applying for jobs, writing a CV, and building your experience and skills.