10.30 this morning, I arrived at the College of Law in Birmingham. After arriving by train and walking around the back of the business sector I was a little dubious about its surroundings (and I've always counted environment as a main selling point).
However, within 2 minutes of being inside the building, I quickly realised looks aren't everything.
Met by a confident student we were led to the reception for refreshments. This was quickly followed by a short talk introducing the course, it's structure and expectations. Integrated into the talk a recent student from the GDL course recounted her own experience. All of which was extremely helpful.
Importance was placed upon the benefits they provide to students through the Careers Service, Student support and their excellent involvement in the Pro Bono system. I'd already joined their 10 step career guide so I knew how resourceful they were.
Something I took away with me was the excitement and passion of the lecturer , 'law is with us everyday, even just buying your coffee or a train ticket.'
It has confirmed my desire to work within the legal practice and heightened my excitement!
The college itself seems well structured and efficiently run, with the knowledge of what the students need. I made sure to note a couple of names down of tutors, staff and graduating students so I could get in touch later.
Something which caught my eye was the French exchange programme. This is exclusive to the Birmingham and Chester branch. The exchange is over one month in different legal practices in Lyon. Such a wonderful experience! And gives me the opportunity to practice my french from my evening classes.
Because of this experience I have confirmed law is right for me. I have begun to increase my knowledge of different sectors and Pro Bono schemes I may want to be part of in the future. Although exams and coursework seem less than my university experience so far, the preparation and level of self teaching is far greater!!!
The core sectors taught for this GDL is ; tort, crime, land, public, contract, EU, equity and trusts. Particular emphasis was placed on the depth of land and crime and how land particularly can provide basics for other sectors. Public law was highlighted as a much more discussion based module which I look forward too. Also something which seems unique to the college is its focus on practice based learning which will be so valuable for my future career!
So Birmingham seems a definite possibility and I would be delighted to go there. I'm looking forward to comparing the branches of Bloomsbury and guildford. But I will still be exploring what BPP can provide.
Next stop, Bloomsbury.
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