Legal Realities Unveiled: Virtual Law Careers with TLT and Springpod

Job sector: Law & Legal Services

Overview:

Dive into the world of legal professions with our Virtual Law Careers program, a collaboration between TLT and Springpod. Ever wondered what the UK legal profession truly entails? This interactive experience guides you through sectors like litigation law, real estate law, and commercial law. Explore roles, industry insights, and TLT's role in helping you break into these sectors. Join us for an engaging journey of discovery, featuring interactive content, videos with industry professionals, and a series of activities. Sit back, learn, and unveil the realities of a legal career with TLT

What’s Included:

This interactive experience provides you with a look into the various legal professions available with TLT! You’ll kick off with an overview of the legal profession in general before zooming in to take a closer look at some of its sectors. You will explore more about litigation law, real estate law and commercial law. Then discover how TLT can help you break into these sectors.

‎Want to find out more? Check out TLT's Careers Hub here.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to TLT and the Legal Profession

Get to grips with the Legal Profession in the UK using interactive content in this introductory module. Discover what TLT is all about and how it functions as an employer. Find out which legal specialisations are available and which careers you can pursue! Complete with an activity and a quiz, this module is just the thing to get your understanding of the legal profession going!

Litigation Law

You may have heard the term ‘litigation’, but what does it really mean? In this module, you’ll find out! You will also take a close look at the court system and criminal and civil systems. You will explore the different types of law and build your foundational knowledge of case analysis and legal arguments. You will learn about dispute resolution and even prepare for your own mock trial!

Real Estate Law

When you think of real estate law, you might think of mortgages. But did you know that modern real estate law can have a big focus on clean energy and sustainability? In this module, you’ll discover how this focus functions. Complete with an activity and a quiz, this module will set you up for success when it comes to the sustainable aspects of real estate law!

Commercial Law

You might have a sense of what it means for something to be commercial, but what about ‘commercial law’? Learn about this aspect of the legal profession as you delve into intellectual property rights, business organisations and company law. Build your knowledge base on consumer protection and competition law. Then apply what you have learned by analysing a contact excerpt!

Careers at TLT

After building a solid base of knowledge about the legal profession, it’s time to discover how you can get involved! Check out what early careers are available at TLT and how you can prepare for a legal career. Familiarise yourself with the TLT application process and learn more about what to expect on an assessment day to see if a legal career with TLT is a good fit for you.

Employability Skills

You might be thinking a legal career feels right for you! In this module, you will learn exactly which skills you’ll need to flourish at TLT. You’ll dive into teamwork, communication and listening, setting achievable goals. Additionally, you will have a look at which interview skills will give you the best results going forward! This module is complete with an activity in which you’ll create a road map to your future.

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 1 September 2024 - 31 August 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.