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Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Digital Skills in the Workplace
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Digital Skills in the Workplace
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 18/07/2023
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
The students looked at the best practice when it comes to digital communication in the work environment, including how to layout and structure emails and different approaches to digital communication depending upon the recipient and the situation.
Y12 Work Experience
Y12 Work Experience
Date: 3rd - 7th July 2023
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Various placements across London and one placement in Italy
Well done to all students that participated in work experience week. I hope you all enjoyed your placements. We have had some fantastic feedback from employers.
A reminder to upload your work experience diaries including both employers and parent comments to your Unifrog Locker.
Can all students also complete our student work experience evaluation form. To access the form please click here.
Why Work Experience?
Learn about the world of work
Find out about different careers
Create ideas for the future
Develop your skills
Build your confidence
Add to your CV.
This year we had a student assist Not3s the music artist, a student placed at the Houses of Parliament and another students placement was based abroad in Italy at a doctors surgery.
See below for some of our amazing feedback and pictures of some of the students on work experience.
"Esther was extremely attentive in the needs of the recording artist Not3s, as she was able to create and capture content from Not3s’ daily endeavours while also being there for him when needed or not. From the smallest things, like bringing him a bottle of water before going anywhere he had to be, to making sure that his timing was on point for events, interviews & Studio sessions that he had to attend."
"Kyren displayed the ability to think critically and always asked very insightful questions to gain deeper understanding in very complex and technical fields he had no prior experience or exposure to. He was able to engage with stakeholders at all levels in a positive and professional manner and his calm enthusiasm left a positive impression with everyone he met across the organisation."
"Joe was a pleasure to have in the office. He completed the set tasks with enthusiasm and represented Lord Best and myself in an exemplary manner both in meetings and in the Chamber."
"Waleed took to the professional environment extremely well, some even mistaking him for a new start. He was friendly, inquisitive and keen to learn as much as he could from many different departments. Waleed took initiative and used the work experience to build his connections on LinkedIn and networked with the staff. He was not afraid to ask question and was not intimated by new environments."
"Ibraheem showed that he is able to get on with tasks and find solutions for problems when under pressure. He asks questions when he is not sure and takes initiative. He showed that he can direct and manage others."
"Dwann is keen and very able to complete tasks. He has a positive and enthusiastic approach that will serve him well. He follows instructions, asks questions to confirm, and performs to a high standard."
Osborne Clarke Art Competition
Osborne Clarke Art Competition
Art Competition
Group:Year 9 students
Location: Skinners' Academy
OC Planet hosted an art competition at Osborne Clarke's offices for Year 9 students at Skinners Academy to take part in. The theme of the art competition was Ecosystems. The artwork could focus on one or more plant or animal species, their habitats, or humanity's reliance on biodiversity for our survival. Students could either take a global view, or explore the local biodiversity where they lived, Overall we had 12 students enter the competition and they produced some amazing pieces.
Osborne Clarke created a 'commercial gallery experience' at their London office where they displayed all the students' artworks over a two week period. Each artwork was labelled and everyone who attended the exhibition gave a sticker which was placed on their favourite work of art as if they were wanting to buy it. The artwork with the most stickers will win a £100 voucher to spend on art supplies and there will also be some smaller, runner up prizes.
Are winner is still to be announced, so stay tuned.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health.
Date: 26/06/2023 - 27/06/2023
Group: 6 selected Year 12 students
Location: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Laboratory
During the two days at LSHTM, the students got to visit their labs, teaching spaces, meet a range of young researchers (PHD students) and hear about their work. Students also got to spend time in the lab doing experiments, giving them a taste of molecular, cellular and whole-organism biological research.
Pathway CTM Y12 Session
Pathway CTM Y12 Session
Pathway CTM are an award winning social enterprise that is transforming Employment Training, Support and Opportunities for Schools and Students.
Date: 14/06/2023
Group: Year 9 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
All Year 12 students were introduced to Pathway CTM, giving an insight into what they offer which included:
Apprenticeships
Taster Days
Work Experience Opportunities
1:1 Careers Advice
Osborne Clarke Work Experience
Osborne Clarke Work Experience
Date: 05/06/2023 - 09/06/2023
Group: Selected Year 12 Students
Location: Osborne Clarke London Office
Congratulations to the following Year 12 students that successfully completed a weeks work experience placement at Osborne Clarke's London Offic:
Anastasia H
Aya B
Ketia S
Nada B
Nergis B
Tayiba K
Future Frontiers Y10 Programme
Future Frontiers Y10 Programme
Future Frontiers is an award-winning education charity who work with schools and businesses across the UK to provide a programme of coaching and access to professional role models to young people.
Future Frontiers is an award-winning education charity who work with schools and businesses across the UK to provide a programme of coaching and access to professional role models to young people.
Date: Four Week Programme starting Summer Term 1
Group: Selected Year 10 Students
Location: Gentrack London Office
Each student was assigned a volunteer employee from Gentrack and they had Four coaching sessions that consisted of:
Talking about the students skills, interests and what’s important to them
Look into different careers and match them to the students skills and interests
Learn about what qualifications they can study after their GCSEs
Introduce each student to someone from the career that they are interested in and help them to start planning for their future
Students were given a workbook to complete throughout the programme with their coach and was awraded certificates on completioon of the programme.
Local Village Network Y9 Amplify Me Programme
Local Village Network Y9 Amplify Me Programme
Local Village Network is a grassroots charity set up in 2015. Founder Rachael Box and a team of volunteers worked with over 300 young people to create a series of programmes that put young people in control of their future.
Date: Six Week Programme starting Summer Term 1
Group: Year 9 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
This academic year some of our Year 9 students had the opportunity to be inspired by TEAM GB 400m sprinter Susanna Banjo.
In-between training and competing Susanna is also the facilitator for Local Village Network. Susanna has a great passion for sporting activity and loves teaching people about healthier styles. Susanna started late in athletics but that did not deter her, she likes to show that its never too late to start something. If you have drive and passion you can reach your goals.
Year 9 Students participated in the Local Village Network Amplify me programme that included volunteers from Berkeley Homes. The programme and the shared experiences of all the Berkeley Homes volunteers gave the students different perspectives on life as well as the confidence that they are valued and able to succeed. The different career journeys inspired the students by bridging the gap between school and the world of work, raising the students’ awareness, and understanding of the depth and breadth of employment opportunities that are available to them not just at Berkeley Homes, but also in the professional environment as a whole. They learned about important skills needed and how to start developing them. The interaction with inspiring role models raised their aspiration, confidence, and resilience.
On the 14th June, the students visited Berkeley Homes Hackney development site office where they presented their pitch and had the opportunity to view their new housing developments in Hackney, Woodberry Downs.
Y10 Work Experience
Y10 Work Experience
Date: 24th - 28th April 2023
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Various placements acroos London
Well done to all students that participated in work experience week. I hope you all enjoyed your placements. We have had some fantastic feedback from employers.
A reminder to upload your work experience diaries including both employers and parent comments to your Unifrog Locker.
Can all students also complete our student work experience evaluation form. To access the form please click here.
Why Work Experience?
Learn about the world of work
Find out about different careers
Create ideas for the future
Develop your skills
Build your confidence
Add to your CV.
See below for some of our amazing feedback and pictures of some of the students on work experience.
"Ashaard came into work everyday, he was very quiet and had to be told a few times about eye contact and how to greet his colleagues, Ashaard is very observant and would make a great Surveyor or Operations Manager in the future, his attention detail to spotting defects was evident and he understood H&S very well. "
"Hermon was very proactive, helpful and hard working. He displayed great understanding and empathy when working with the older members at the Centre, he was happy to support the team and undertake any tasks required and would always listen to instructions and ask if he was unsure."
"Jaedyne is a lovely polite and confident young lady, who has shown that she can adapt to working in a very busy working school environment. She is very kind and gentle with all the children, she helped to work with small groups with reading, prepared work for lessons and sat in on lessons to assist."
"Henoc was very helpful, polite and hard working. He worked and supported the older members at the Centre in a very empathetic and understanding manner, he worked well with the rest of the staff and volunteers as a good team player and he was willing to undertake all tasks as part of his placement. He displayed great maturity and respect."
"Yusra's Strength's was: Performing vital signs, good record keeping, scanning, uploading patients files, welcoming patients, helping them with the forms. Measuring patients heights, weight and Pules."
"Cole worked hard and was proactive in applying his knowledge and skills to a very broad and complex challenge. He made demonstrable progress quickly and was agile and responsive and engaged throughout the week."
Osborne Clarke Y9 GCSE Options & Careers
Osborne Clarke Y9 GCSE Options & Careers
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 20/03/2023
Group: Year 9 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Osborne Clarke deliver a session to students to discuss which GCSE options will develop different skills.
Year 12 Work Experience Placement Tool
Year 12 Work Experience Placement Tool
Group: Year 12 Students
We have partnered up with Unifrog and bought into the New Placement Tool for Year 12 Work Experience.
The placements tool aims to help manage the admin behind the placements process, making it easy:
For students to get the ball rolling, then reflect on the placement afterwards;
For the employer to follow and confirm that they follow best practices in:
-Safeguarding;
-Health and safety;
-Covid safety guidelines;
-Risk Assessment;
-Insurance;
-GDPR;
For the parent / guardian to stay informed of what’s happening;
For teachers to have an overview of the whole process, including knowing at any time the status of each student’s placement.
Please watch the video below to get more of an understanding on how the placement tool works.
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Financial Literacy
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Financial Literacy
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 14/03/2023
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students participated in a workshop about Finanvial Literacy. They learn about how to be financially responsible, to understand how budgeting and saving regularly can help with effective money management and the importance of prioritising bills.
Year 10 Get Ready for Work Experience Drop Down Day
Year 10 Get Ready for Work Experience Drop Down Day
Your chance to gain experience and build your skills for the world of work!
Date: 08/03/2023
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Inspire delivered a drop down day to our Year 10 students. They covered the following:
Full day workshop for the whole of Year 10 to help students maximise the impact of their placements
Consisted of interactive group activities facilitated by business volunteers in the classroom, and performances from Stand-Up Theatre
Topics include: benefits of work experience, transferable skills, mock interviews, workplace scenarios and employer expectations
Students encountered a range of employers and be better prepared for their work placements
Project Hackney Careers Roadshow
Project Hackney Careers Roadshow
Date: 07/03/2023
Group: Selected Year 10 Students
Location: Plexal, HereEast, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3BS
We took 10 students to attend the launch of Project Hackney Careers Roadshow.
Project Hackney is a new initiative designed to:
Increase the number of students choosing to continue their 16-19 education within Hackney
Create a more inclusive and comprehensive 16-19 offer in Hackney
Establish close links between the local authority, Hackney based schools, colleges, work-based learning providers, employers and other agencies
It is a collaborative project including schools, colleges and providers and is coordinated by Hackney Education.
Osborne Clarke Women in Law Panel
Osborne Clarke Women in Law Panel
Date: 07/03/2023
Group: Selected students from Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10 & Y12.
Location: Skinners' Academy Theatre
This was a really exciting opportunity for female students from all ages at Skinners’ to participants in a female empowered discussion. They will had the chance to spend some time with Lawyers from Osborne Clarke, gaining insight into their career and developing an understanding of the industry.
The session was very interactive and engaging, and a great opportunity to see the type of work you could do as a Lawyer in your future career.
UK University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair
UK University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair
University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair.
Date: 03/03/2023
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium
Students had meaningful encounters with both University and Apprenticeship representatives.
The aim of the event was to inspire and motivate our students who are starting to make decisions about their Post 18 education and career choices.
Students were able to attend seminars throughout the day which included:
· Russell Group University Seminars
· Student Finance – Loans, Scholarships and Bursary Information
· Careers and Employability
· UCAS Personal Statement and Application Advice
· Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
· Life at University – Inspirational talk about the benefits of a university education
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Personal Branding
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Personal Branding
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 28/02/2023
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students participate in a workshop exploring the concept of personal brand, what it means for students as they begin to develop their own, identifying their biggest strength and helping them see how this can be harnessed for success..
Introduction to Apprenticeships - Parent Session
Introduction to Apprenticeships - Parent Session
Date: 10/02/2023
Group: Year 11 Parents & Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
To end the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week we hosted an evening Apprenticeship session for parents to understand the progression route into Apprenticeships.
Guest Speakers included:
Notting Hill Genesis
Capital City College
Hackney Apprentice - Project Manager Role
National Apprenticeship Week Panel
National Apprenticeship Week Panel
Date: 08/02/2023
Group: Year 11 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
A panel discussing all things Apprenticeships!
Guest Speakers included:
Hackney's Apprenticeship team
Berkeley Home's Apprenticeship Team
TfL Apprenticeship Team
Capital City College
Ask Apprenticeship Ambassador
Notting Hill Genesis Apprenticeship Team
Osborne Clarke Apprenticeship Mock Assessment Workshop
Osborne Clarke Apprenticeship Mock Assessment Workshop
Date: 07/02/2023
Group: Year 13 Students
Location: Osborne Clarke London Office
Students took part in a mock assessment centre at Osborne Clark offices. Students engaged in various challenges and tasks that they could face in the workplace. OC employees observed the students and students benefited from feedback, which students can reflect upon and make improvements for when they experience assessment centres in the future. Students also experienced a masterclass in Law apprenticeship applications.
Students had the opportunity to signing up to Osborne Clarkes newly advertised apprenticeships.
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme
Congratulations to the following Year 12 students that have successfully been offered a place on this year's Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme:
Nergis
Aya
Nada
Ketia
Tayiba
BBC Podcast Workshop
BBC Podcast Workshop
Date: 06/12/2022
Group: Year 12 Media Students
Location: Alexander Palace
Students took part in a workshop with John Offord (Producer, BBC Audio North) to learn how to tell powerful, memorable stories through audio!
In this workshop students learnt the basic principles of podcasting, including: what a podcast is, how to produce and record a podcast, how to prepare for an interview to get the best answers, the elements of a good story, the basics of editing a podcast, how to publish and promote a podcast.
We had three groups record their first ever podcasts and both myself and Ms Laurent were impressed.
Name:
John Offord
Your current Job title:
Freelance Producer
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
Worked as a researcher in television to start with before becoming a producer at the BBC. I’ve also worked as a reporter for BBC Radio London and am currently producing radio documentaries / podcasts for BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service Radio. Please see www.johnofford.com for more details.
How popular are podcasts and how can you turn it into a career?
Podcasts are becoming more and more popular and provide a platform for young people to share their own stories, developing content creation skills which they can turn into a career.
Hackney Choices Careers Fair
Hackney Choices Careers Fair
Date: 06/12/2022
Group: Selected Year 10 Students
Location: The Tomlinson Centre
The Choices Careers Fair is an opportunity for students to explore possible pathways across a range of providers in and adjacent to Hackney, including local and neighbouring colleges, community and apprenticeship providers, Prospects and SEND support organisations.
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Soft Skills in the Workplace
Osborne Clarke Y10 Programme - Soft Skills in the Workplace
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 06/12/2022
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a 1 hour session led by Osborne Clarke employees on Soft Skills. What they are and how important they are in the workplace.Including advice on how to communicate effectively and behave appropriately in the workplace.
Work Experience Programme at HMRC Solicitor's Office and Legal Services
Work Experience Programme at HMRC Solicitor's Office and Legal Services
To Ketia & Nada in Year 12 who were selected to participate in HMRC's three day Work Experience, 7th - 10th November 2022.
Student WEXP Q&A will be up soon!
Bloomberg Insight Day
Bloomberg Insight Day
Bloomberg delivers business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world, featuring stories from Businessweek and Bloomberg News.
Date: Friday 4th November 2022
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Group: Year 13 Students
Location: Bloomberg London Office
All Year 13 students attended an insight day at Bloomberg London office.
The day consisted of the following:
What is Bloomberg
Introduction into the Financial market
Apprenticeships Bloomberg offer
A Q&A panel of current Bloomberg Apprentices (Data, HR, Engineering, CAMS & Finance)
Session on Personal Branding
Tour of the Bloomberg office
Network Session
Many of our students and staff memebers commented on the beautiful building which has won an award.
Apply for an Apprenticeship at Bloomberg
Apply for an Internship at Bloomberg
Bloomberg Business Areas
Work Experience Opportunity – SMBP at Osborne Clarke
Work Experience Opportunity – SMBP at Osborne Clarke
The Social Mobility Business Partnership is volunteer lead organisation working with 150+ organisations to enable young people to take part in work experience programmes in large corporate companies.
Date: Monday 24th to Friday 28th October 2022 (Half Term)
Time: 10am - 3pm
Group: Selected Year 12 & 13 Law Hub Students
Location: Osborne Clarke London Office
Havin C
Yagmur Y
Kelly D
Irem H
Kareena K
Zeynap A
Who was selected to take part in this years SMBP work experience programme.
Students had the opportunity to participate in a three day work experience at Osborne Clarke London Office. Students learnt about the firm, find out first-hand what our lawyers do in their roles, get a better understanding of routes into working in a company like Osborne Clarke. They also was able to hear from Osborne Clarke business support roles (e.g. HR, Communications, IT, Risk and Compliance). Participants were assigned a buddy, so they got to network with staff at OC and ask any career questions. Students also took part in a realistic project led by some of the OC lawyers on the legal aspects of cyber security.
Black History Month 2022
Black History Month 2022
Your chance to gain experience and build your skills for the world of work!
Date: 26/09/2022 - 21/10/2022
Location: Skinners' Academy
This year for Black History Month Skinners' Academy decided to celebrate BHM a week early due to the half term falling on the last week of October.
This year the BHM theme was TIME FOR CHANGE: ACTION NOT WORDS.
Throughout the month celebrating BHM we focused on BLACK EXCELLENCE!
Jade LB & Nancy Adimora
Jade LB & Nancy Adimora
On Wednesday 5th October, we welcomed the award-winning Jade LB author of ‘Keisha The Sket’. She is also featured in the new Stormzy video ‘Mel made me do it’.
We staged a Q&A with Jade with interviewer Nancy Adimora, one of the most influential publishers at Harper Collins, Nancy also has a literary magazine called ‘Afreada’ that features stories from the African Diaspora.
Our students were truly inspired by our guests’ stories; both were presented with a Skinners’ Academy Black Heroes Award.
Venessa Taylor
Venessa Taylor
On Friday 7th October we had Venessa Taylor, Author of Baller Boys, deliver an assembly to our Y7 & Y8 pupils about her newly found career as an Author and her journey to getting there, including her diagnosis of Leukemia.
Baller Boys is The Peoples Book Prize winner 2021 for Children’s literature and was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021 children’s category.
The ethos behind the book is to encourage all children to fall in love with reading through books and stories that reflect them and their communities, that are representative of their lives, and that inspire all children to exercise their bodies with sport, and their brains with books. ‘Baller Boys is a great children’s read.’ It is not just about football; it is about children and their possibilities. Centered around the players in a grass roots football team, it follows the journey of two friends from trial day to selection, where only one of them makes the main team and the other does not and what happens when feelings of jealousy and belonging surface.
Baller Boys has been the No1 best-selling children’s book in the sports fiction category and has received many 5-star reviews about its authentic story lines, diverse characters and how it deals with many of the issues our children face such as ADHD, wearing glasses, living with asthma etc.
Baller boys was the October recommended read by Book Trust in the categories of ‘Best new book’ and ‘BAME book’ to read.
Baller Boys was included in this year’s Children In needs, children in read auction of books donated by celebrated authors and illustrators from around the world.
Laurie-Anne Power & Adina Ezekiel
Laurie-Anne Power & Adina Ezekiel
On Thursday 13th October our hopeful future lawyers welcomed a visit from Barister Laurie-Anne Power, and a former Skinners’ Girls pupil, Judge Adina Ezekiel as part of our #BHM2022 programme.
Laurie & Adina, both members of the King’s Council, shared their journey as black women within Law and offered their advice to our students.
David Lammy MP
David Lammy MP
On Friday 14th October a group of our Year 11 boys welcomed a visit from the MP for Tottenham, David Lammy as part of our #BHM2022 programme.
Mr Lammy, who is currently the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, shared with pupils his journey into politics and the choices he made to get him where he is today. After sharing his story with us, Mr Lammy was presented with a Black Heroes award by one of our pupils as recognition for all his work in the local and neighbouring communities.
Basil Meade MBE
Basil Meade MBE
On Wednesday 19th October Bazil Meade MBE, founder and director of The London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC), visited our Year 12 students as part of our #BHM2022 programme.
Bazil, a charismatic singer, pianist, and music director, has been in the music industry for over three decades. He alongside the prestigious LCGC have performed at numerous events including Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, and the wedding of Harry and Megan.
Bazil shared his journey with our students and ended the session with a beautiful solo performance. We presented Bazil with a Black Hero Award to recognise all the positive work he has done for the black community within the British music industry.
Diane Abbott MP
Diane Abbott MP
On Wednesday 19th October our final guest as part of our #BHM2022 programme was Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since 1987. Diane Abbott is the first black woman elected to Parliament, and the longest-serving black MP in the House of Commons.
Diane delivered an inspirational talk to our Year 12 students. Students appreciated her legacy and her dedication to serving her community. Diane has always been an advocate for black children in education, in recent times she has lead two forums to discuss ChildQ and to give the public and some of our own staff a safe space to air their concerns
Diane Abbott was presented with a Black Heroes award as recognition for all her work in the local and neighbouring communities.
Year 10 Work Experience Assembly
Year 10 Work Experience Assembly
Your chance to gain experience and build your skills for the world of work!
Date: 27/09/2022
Group: All Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Inspire delivered an assembly about Work Experience to our Year 10 students. They covered the following:
Benefits of work experience
When will work experience happen
Transferable skills
What you have to do – the process
How to look for a work placement
The companies Inspire have partnerships with
What you need from the employers before you start a placement
Arsenal FC Career Talks
Arsenal FC Career Talks
Date: Every Friday during First half term
Group: Year 13 BTEC Sport Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
As a part of the Year 13 PE BTEC course, students are introduced to the numerous and varied career and job opportunities within the sports industry.
Students have been working closely with Arsenal FC and have met a number of professionals who work at the club who have helped them to think of what pathway they can take after they leave school. The class met with a Derry Hart; Arsenal U9's Head Coach, Rose Glendinning; Arsenal Women's Team Physiotherapist and Brian Matovu; Arsenal’s Clublink Officer and Qualified Sports Journalist.
The Arsenal employees have been amazing at engaging our students and giving them ideas of careers pathways, how to write CVs and what future qualifications they can pursue.
Osborne Clarke Careers Inspiration Panel
Osborne Clarke Careers Inspiration Panel
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 22/09/2022
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a 1 hour session introducing them to Osborne Clarke. Osborne Clarke employees with different specialisms, backgrounds and educational routes shared their career journeys so far. They answered questions posed by students to help work out their future paths.
Students had encounters from staff with the following job roles:
Associate Director
Associate
Go visit Osborne Clarke page for more info.
Students also had the opportunity to sign up to the Osborne Clarke SMBP Work Experience. The Work experience will be during the October half term, from 24th - 28th October 2022.
Associate Director
Associate Director
Seamus is an Associate Director in the Corporate team at Osborne Clarke, specialising in Private Equity. Seamus advises Private Equity investors, selling shareholders and management teams on all aspects of private equity buyouts, including acquisition, disposals, investments and management advice.
Seamus regularly works with mid-market private equity clients including Mobeus Equity Partners, Tenzing Private Equity, Alcuin Capital Partners, Ambienta and Horizon Capital. In addition to his Private Equity clients, Seamus is also experienced in venture capital transactions and has worked on a number of fundraises for companies in the venture capital space.
As a key member of Osborne Clarke's management advisory practice, Seamus has a breadth of experience in advising management teams on Private Equity buyouts.
In addition, to his Corporate capabilities, Seamus leads the Warrant team as Osborne Clarke, providing advice to clients such as Silicon Valley Bank, Columbia Lake Partners and Wuessen Lending on their warrant instruments within the venture debt space.
Associate
Associate
Verity is an Associate in Osborne Clarke’s Commercial Team. Based in London, Verity trained with Osborne Clarke and qualified in 2019.
Verity is a commercial lawyer with particular interest in the Technology, Media and Entertainment sector, providing commercial and pragmatic advice on a range of issues, including: advertising & sponsorship, broadcasting and digital regulatory issues and consumer, e-commerce and privacy law compliance.
She has experience coordinating large-scale, international projects for some of the firm's largest clients as well as helping clients develop, launch and operate consumer-facing digital products. Verity also spent 3 months on secondment to Discovery where she helped the legal, product and deal teams with commercial and regulatory issues relating to Discovery's D2C services.
Verity has advised world-leading multinationals and some of Silicon Valley's newest and most innovative companies. She particularly enjoys advising clients on how new tech products are impacted by existing and evolving legal frameworks.
Name:
Seamus
Verity
Your current Job title:
S: Associate Director, Private Equity
V: Associate, Commercial
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
S:After studying Law with French at The University of Birmingham, included a year studying French Law at Université Assas Paris II, I went on to complete my legal practice course below undertaking my training contract at DLA Piper LLP. After a year of working as an Associate in the Corporate team, I moved to Osborne Clarke where I began to specialise in Private Equity. I have been at Osborne Clarke or almost 7 years now and have progressed from Associate to Senior Associate and two years ago was promoted to Associate Director.
V: I studied history at the University of St Andrews and then spent a year teaching English in a small town in Germany. After deciding I wanted to be a lawyer, I applied for and was lucky enough to be offered a training contract at Osborne Clarke. They sponsored my legal conversion course and legal practice course at BPP University in London. After qualifying, I joined Osborne Clarke's Commercial team, where I advise tech companies on advertising, consumer and data protection law. I have also spent three months as a legal secondee at Discovery Inc, now Warner Brothers Discovery.
What advice would you give our students who want to study Law at University?
S:Think about why you are choosing to study law and whether you are doing it because you are genuinely interested in the subject. Law is a time intensive course and involves significant time spent reading and studying, even before the course has begun. Gone are the days that you have to study law to become a lawyer and often law firms prefer to take on trainees who haven’t studied law as they believe they have a more simplified understanding of law which helps with their communication of legal issues to clients. There is also a view that non-law students who have studied a subject which genuinely interests them are often more well-rounded candidates and can offer something slightly different. If you have another subject that you find more interesting, go with that.
V: Having not studied law at university, I can't advise on what it's like! I would recommend that students wanting to go to university choose a subject that they are interested in and enjoy. This may be law or something else entirely! I'd also recommend taking any opportunity available for legal work experience to find out if it's right for you!
Why would you recommend the Apprenticeship route into becoming a solicitor?
S: University is not for everyone and often the costs can be prohibitive. It is not necessary to go to university to become a lawyer. The Apprenticeship route allows you to gain vital on the job, practical training, whilst being paid but also gives you the opportunity to gain a university degree over a 5 year period. Law firms are going to be taking on more and more apprentices as it becomes a more recognised and respected route to becoming a qualified solicitor. If I was a school leave this year, it is something that I wold genuinely consider as an alternative to going to university.
V:Apprenticeship routes into law are a great way of learning on the job and finding out if the career is right for you, whilst getting paid! I would definitely look into opportunities in legal apprenticeships if I was hoping to enter the legal profession now.
BBC Share Your Story
BBC Share Your Story
Date: 21/09/2022
Group: Year 7, Year 8 & Year 12
Location: Skinners' Academy
This week Skinners’ Academy welcomed ambassadors from the #BBC100ShareYourStory project as part of the BBC’s centenary celebrations (Celebrating 100 years of the BBC)
The event was hosted by BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM Presenter/DJ Alex Mansuroglu @alexmansuroglu who kept our pupils truly entertained throughout. Alex introduced our BBC Ambassadors Jacqueline Shepherd @jaxxsheps and Anastasia Stankovsky @galaxita who shared their inspirational journey with pupils, in a bid to inspire them through the power of storytelling. Their unique and powerful stories highlighted to pupils that no matter your background, you can achieve anything. Alex then passed the mic to our pupils who had an opportunity to ask questions and to find out more about each ambassador – including their story and careers.
Finally, pupils were also introduced to BBC’s Young Reporter! Each session has been developed to support both the Careers & PSHE curriculum in goal setting and overcoming obstacles. It also benefits the English curriculum through the power of storytelling.
More about our BBC ambassadors;
Jacqueline Shepherd is a Presenter with the Radio London team. She spoke about the grief of losing her Mum, and how making a radio documentary about this has helped her heal.
Anastasia Stankovsky is an Assistant Producer in Archives. She shared her story of moving to the UK and the challenges she faced whilst building her career.
One-to-One Career Interviews
One-to-One Career Interviews
Date: Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
Group: Year 11 & Year 13 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
All Year 11 and Year 13 students have been given one-to-one career appointmnet slots. All students were given a sticker to stick into their planners to remind them of their appointment.
In their Careers meeting they will have the opportunity to discuss their Post 16 or Post 18 options.
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Medical Activity Drop Down Day
Medical Activity Drop Down Day
Date: 13/07/2022
Group: Year 10 Health & Social Care Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
This drop-down day is designed to give students a greater understanding of the range of careers in healthcare and the skills required. Students will practice clinical skills (such as CPR and blood taking), revise GCSE biology, and meet King’s medical students. Students will also understand the qualifications and routes they can take to become of health care professionals
Students are given an insight into what a career in the Medical/Healthcare field would entail. They also engage with activities that linked to the science curriculum, specifically biology.
"My favourite part of the session was watching videos of patience and diagnosing them based on their symptoms, i think i would be a good Doctor."
Work Experience Insight Day
Work Experience Insight Day
PensionBee are an online pension company, who have made amazing advances in the industry over the last couple of years, launching on the LSE last year, and only last month raised to the Premium Segment of the Main Market.
Date: 12/07/2022
Group: 10 selected Y12 Students
Location: Pension Bee, Blackfriars Office
A group of 10 Year 12 students were selected to participate in a work experience insight day. Students will get an introduction to the business and financial services sector including a tour of the office. They are able to have meaningful encounters with employees of the company.Students will get the opportunity to experience the workplace and take on a project which they will present . The main areas the students had insight into were:
including social media
Marketing and communications
Press communications
There will be a Q&A session for students
Zafar & Nicole were the Winning Team of the Mini Projects set by PensionBee.
They both received a £15 Gift Card each from a retailer of choice and an opportunity to attend a Public Speaking Coaching session.
Name:
Priyal Kanabar
Your current Job title:
Senior Engagement Manager
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
I started off as PensionBee's first BeeKeeper (customer service manager), and over the past 6 years, my role has evolved to where I am now. I work closely with our Chief Engagement Officer to amplify our customer voices in the national media, and to regulators, and the industry, to drive change in the system. Before PensionBee, I worked as a mathematics teacher as part of the Teach First program and studied English Literature at The University of Edinburgh.
What is the best age to start contributing towards your pension?
As soon as you begin working. The earlier you start the longer you have to build up a large enough pot for a comfortable retirement.
How much would you advise to save towards your pension?
15% of your monthly income. Once you are 22, your employer will pay at least 8% for you, so you should add an extra 7%.
How much do employers contribute to pensions?
It depends on the employer, some are more generous than others. All employers have to contribute 8% as a minimum, but there are calls for this to increase.
Women in Law Panel
Women in Law Panel
Date: 06/07/2022
Group: Selected students from Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10 & Y12.
Location: Skinners' Academy Theatre
This was a really exciting opportunity for female students from all ages at Skinners’ to participants in a female empowered discussion. They will had the chance to spend some time with Lawyers from Osborne Clarke, gaining insight into their career and developing an understanding of the industry.
The session was very interactive and engaging, and a great opportunity to see the type of work you could do as a Lawyer in your future career.
Anna Rawlings
Anna Rawlings
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Anna is a Senior Associate in Osborne Clarke's Intellectual Property team. Anna advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property law including clearance, protection and litigation across all IP rights.
Anna has experience of high profile patent litigation in the life sciences and tech, media and communications sectors. She has particular expertise in managing parallel actions across Europe. Anna's patent cases have involved core biotechnologies, such as therapeutic antibodies, generic pharmaceuticals, telecommunications standards, and innovative mechanical retail products.
Anna's trade mark litigation cases have involved seeking a declaration of non-infringement in respect of well-known marks, a cross-border passing off claim relating to the VFX industry, and enforcing trade mark rights in the context of a comparative advertising dispute.
Anna regularly speaks on IP issues including at the Commercial Dispute Resolution Life Sciences Litigation Symposium on "Managing Complex Litigation". She also interviewed Baroness Hale, the then President of the UK Supreme Court for IPSoc, and organised and led a World Intellectual Property Day Event on "Ingenious Women".
Anna co-wrote the UK Copyright chapter in "Getting the Deal Through", and has been published in the Licensing Journal on the UK Supreme Court FRAND licensing dispute, Unwired Planet v Huawei. Anna has also contributed to Leading Internet Case Law magazine on the IP issues relating to Google's AdSense programme, and to CDR Magazine on second medical use patent claims.
Anna is ranked as an IP Stars, Rising Star (2020 and 2019). She is the Chair of IPSoc, the society for junior IP practitioners. Anna holds a Postgraduate Diploma in IP Law and Practice and a Masters' degree with Distinction from Oxford University, as well as a First Class Honours degree from the University of Edinburgh. Anna qualified in 2014 and joined Osborne Clarke in 2016.
Kaie Tradelius
Kaie Tradelius
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
As a trainee solicitor, you will put all of your theoretical studies from university into practice. You will get involved in work for a number of different clients. Daily tasks may include: Attending meetings with clients.
Katie is currently working as a Trainee Solicitor in Osborne Clarke’s Real Estate team. Katie joined Osborne Clarke in September 2021.
Rachel Couter
Rachel Couter
Partner, Head of UK Contentious Financial Services
Partner, Head of UK Contentious Financial Services
Rachel is a Partner in the Commercial and Regulatory Disputes team, who heads up our UK contentious financial services practice, specialising in regulatory investigations and banking and financial markets litigation.
She has acted for and advised various financial institutions and corporate entities, including banks, brokers, asset managers, custodians, trading platforms, SIPP operators, fintech companies and payment services providers, as well as individuals within those organisations, in a wide range of complex matters, including multi-jurisdictional regulatory and fraud investigations, disputes and enforcement proceedings.
Rachel has also been appointed as a Skilled Person pursuant to s166 FSMA 2000. Her expertise in the sphere of regulatory issues has led her to advise in connection with matters involving numerous regulatory bodies, including the Financial Conduct Authority, the Payment Services Regulator, the Insolvency Service of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the National Crime Agency to name but a few. Particular areas of regulatory compliance include market abuse / insider dealing, mis-selling, suitability / appropriateness, AML, market manipulation, systems and controls, treating customers fairly, safeguarding, responsible lending and transaction reporting.
Rachel has been part of the Osborne Clarke team advising the Board of directors of the Wirecard Card Solutions, following the discovery of a massive fraud in its German parent, including dealing with the suspension of Wirecard UK's payments licence and the subsequent wind-down of the business.
Rachel joined Osborne Clarke LLP in January 2017, having previously been a partner at King & Wood Mallesons LLP (formerly SJ Berwin) and Gibson Dunn and having trained and qualified at Freshfields in 1997.
Roisin Marsh
Roisin Marsh
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Roisin is a Senior Associate in the London banking team, with a broad range of experience acting both lender and borrower side, often on large syndicated multijurisdictional transactions.
She has experience in fund finance, corporate lending and real estate finance across a number of sectors.
Roisin joined Osborne Clarke in March 2020 from Ashurst, and has also spent time on secondment at Investec Bank.
Name:
Rachel Couter
Your current Job title:
Partner
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
Completed both GSCEs and A Levels. Took a year off to earn ££ to (part) fund university (the remainder funded by LE grant / student loan); Law School, training contract (1995), qualification (1997), promotion to partner (2008)
What GCSE's & A-Levels did you take?
O Levels: Maths; GCSE: English Language, English Literature, French, Latin, Music, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accountancy (correspondence course during year off); A Levels: English, Maths, Further Maths, Latin, Music; S Level: Maths
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is renowned for its research, postgraduate studies and continuing education in public and global health.
Date: 28/06/2022 - 29/06/2022
Group: 6 selected Year 12 students
Location: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Laboratory
During the two days at LSHTM, the students got to visit their labs, teaching spaces, meet a range of young researchers (PHD students) and hear about their work. Students also got to spend time in the lab doing experiments, giving them a taste of molecular, cellular and whole-organism biological research.
To read the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Laboratory Blog on this event please click here.
Year 12 Work Experience
Year 12 Work Experience
Date: 20/06/2022 - 24/06/2022
Group: All Year 12 students
Location: Various placements around London
Well done to all students that participated in work experience week. I hope you all enjoyed your placements. We have had fantastic feedback from employers.
A reminder to upload your work experience diaries including both employers and parent comments to your Unifrog Locker.
Can all students also complete our student work experience evaluation form. To access the form please click here.
The deadline to upload WEXP diaries and submit the evaluation form is Monday 4th July 2022.
Why Work Experience?
Learn about the world of work
Find out about different careers
Create ideas for the future
Develop your skills
Build your confidence
Add to your CV
Ask Apprenticeships Session
Ask Apprenticeships Session
Date: 11/05/2022
Group: Year 13 students interested in apprenticeships Post 18
Location: Skinners' Academy
The session covered the following:
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship levels and progression
Salary
Degree Apprenticeships
Entry Requirements
Where to apply?
Employers offering Apprenticeships
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 Work Experience
Date: 25/04/2022 - 29/04/2022
Group: All Year 10 students
Location: Various placements around London
Well done to all students that participated in work experience week. I hope you all enjoyed your placements. We have had some fantastic feedback from employers.
A reminder to upload your work experience diaries including both employers and parent comments to your Unifrog Locker.
Can all students also complete our student work experience evaluation form. To access the form please click here.
The deadline to upload WEXP diaries and submit the evaluation form is Monday 16th May 2022.
Why Work Experience?
Learn about the world of work
Find out about different careers
Create ideas for the future
Develop your skills
Build your confidence
Add to your CV
See below for some of our amazing feedback and pictures of some of the students on work experience.
"We would like to offer Mercedes a Summer Placement."
"Amazing relationship with both staff and children, always engaging with the children, always in responsible clothes and very hands on."
"She is a credit to your school and was very confident in her interview."
"I had many members of staff compliment how well behaved, polite and sensible the boys were but also how good they were with the children, particularly our SEND children.
They used their initiative and supported during lots of activities, quickly becoming a part of our school community and were very much missed the first week after they left us."
"Super helpful , an absolute credit to your school , he's such a lovely young man and everyone has enjoyed having him in different departments."
"Has been fantastic and has supported our big event for Stress awareness week , dressed very professionally, keen on learning and has great potential."
Access to Healthcare Virtual Drop Down Day
Access to Healthcare Virtual Drop Down Day
Date: 23/03/2022
Group: Year 12 Health & Social Care Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a virtual drop down day hosted by My Big Career. The day included a range of speaker’s and talks from a variety of professionals from within medicine and healthcare fields, including an epidemiologist, physiotherapist, pharmacist and representatives from King’s College London and the University of Leeds. Students were able to take part in a Q&A.
Osborne Clarke Financial Management
Osborne Clarke Financial Management
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 21/03/2022
Group: All Year 12 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a Financial Management session focusing on:
Current Accounts
Overdrafts
Online Shopping
ISA's
Credit
Student Loans
Crypto
National Careers Week 2022
National Careers Week 2022
National Careers Week, Empowering Positive Change through Careers Education.O
Date: 7th - 12th March 2022
Location: Skinners' Academy
On Monday we kicked off with an assembly delivered by Ms Jackson, our Careers Leader. Ms Jackson covered the following:
The definition of the word 'Career'.
What is National Careers Week?
Introduced Skinners' Academy new Enterprise Advisor - Joey Ng
Encouraged students to watch the NCW short film about Hope.
What does Careers Education and Guidance look like at Skinners' Academy?
The Six Learning Areas of The New Career Development Framework - How can students meet the learning areas at different Key Stages?
National Careers Week (#NCW2022)
To find out more about activities, events and opportunities please click on the 'Careers & Employability Skills' page.
Name:
Ms Jackson
Your current Job title:
Careers Leader & Careers Advisor
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
I worked for a Pupil Referral Unit & Mental Health Alternative Provision. I started as a Learning Support Assistant and progressed to teaching Employability Skills. I enjoyed that i was able to teach students fundamental skills that they would need Post 16. I took the opportunity to do another degree however this time it was a Degree Apprenticeship as a Careers Development Professional. Skills i learnt enabled me to advance to Careers Lead of three secondary provisions within the organisation. Now i am the Careers Leader and Careers Advisor at Skinners' Academy.
Why do you think it's important to have a Careers Programme in schools?
I think that it is vital for Primary schools right through to University should deliver Careers Education & Guidance. I deeply believe that we live in a world where education is fundamentally a key path in a child’s life however it is just as important to provide a careers programme to support students to Aspire & Achieve a skill set that will enable them to succeed post education. A good quality careers education will raise the aspirations of all young people.
Emperor Rise Apprenticeship Programme
Emperor Rise Apprenticeship Programme
Emperor is an employee-owned creative consultancy specialising in creative reporting, digital, engagement and brand communications. Based in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Warwick & Dubai. LONDO
Date: 15/03/2022
Group: Year 13 Students interested in studying an Apprenticeship Post 18
Location: Skinners' Academy
Emperor are creating 6 apprenticeships across their business to start in September 2022, based in their London offices. These will all be paid at Living Wage starting at £18,000 per year including a qualification. At the end of the workshop, you’ll get the chance to register for a place on Emperor’s RISE scheme.
Some of the clients they have are:
Premier League
BBC
Hotel Chocolat
BT
Channel 4
Muller
Emperor is offering a 15 months Level 3 Apprenticeship in the following roles:
Account Managers
Project Managers
Consultants
Each role starts with an £18,000 salary with opportunities to progress.
If you would like to apply please see Ms Jackson to fill out a form by 28th March 2022.
Below is some of the great feedback students gave from the group discussions
Why is it important to have a strong partnership with the clients?
Repeat Business
Good, Concise Communication
Loyalty
Honest & Trustful Lines of Communication
Referrals & Recommendations
How would you go about developing the partnership?
Regular Meetings
Clear Line of Communication
Proving Expertise
What could go wrong if you don't have a strong partnerships?
Lose Cut on Potential Clients
Bad Reputation
Miss Out on Referrals
Bad Communication
Incorrect Information Recorded
A Push Back from Stakeholders
Fines
UK University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair
UK University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair
University & Apprenticeship Careers Fair.
Date: 03/03/2022
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium
Students had meaningful encounters with university and apprenticeship representatives.
The aim of the event was to inspire and motivate our students who are starting to make decisions about their Post 18 education and career choices.
Students were able to attend seminars throughout the day which included:
· Russell Group University Seminars
· Student Finance – Loans, Scholarships and Bursary Information
· Careers and Employability
· UCAS Personal Statement and Application Advice
· Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
· Life at University – Inspirational talk about the benefits of a university education
Thank you to all Year 12 students who attended the UK University & Apprenticeship Fair at Tottenham Stadium last week Thursday. For any students who missed a seminar please find the recorded seminar here.
National Apprenticeship Week Virtual Panel
National Apprenticeship Week Virtual Panel
A panel discussing all things Apprenticeships!
ASK. New City College, Hackney Council and a current Apprentice from Hackney Apprenticeships joined the panel.
Date: 09/02/2022
Group: All Year 11, Year 12 & Year 13 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy - Virtual
The panel covered the following:
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship levels and progression
Entry Requirements
Where to apply?
Employers offering Apprenticeships
What Apprenticeships New City College offer
Hackney Works
Hackney Apprenticeships
Current Hackney Apprentice Talk
Name:
Sarah-Jane Marcello
Your current Job title:
Hackney Apprenticeship Network Manager
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
I worked for the NHS looking after university training for clinical professions, and gradually moved towards developing apprenticeships and encouraging a shift towards work based learning across many different NHS settings. Following a brief spell at the Financial Conduct Authority managing their internal apprenticeship programmes, I joined Hackney Council. This role is perfect as it allows me to bring my expertise of apprenticeship creation to employers and match this with the amazing but unfulfilled talent of many of our local residents.
What advice would you give your younger self if you had the option of studying an Apprenticeship?
Take every learning opportunity that you can. The chance to do an apprenticeship will be the best way to afford the qualifications you need, it is the best way to gain directly relevant experience as you learn, with the support of people around you to help and guide you.
National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2022)
To find out more about activities, events and opportunities please click on the 'Careers & Employability Skills' page.
Year 10 Get Ready for Work Experience Drop Down Day
Year 10 Get Ready for Work Experience Drop Down Day
Your chance to gain experience and build your skills for the world of work!
Date: 08/02/2022
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Inspire delivered a drop down day to our Year 10 students. They covered the following:
Full day workshop for the whole of Year 10 to help students maximise the impact of their placements
Consisted of interactive group activities facilitated by business volunteers in the classroom, and performances from Stand-Up Theatre
Topics include: benefits of work experience, transferable skills, mock interviews, workplace scenarios and employer expectations
Students encountered a range of employers and be better prepared for their work placements
Name:
Anna Swain
Your current Job title:
Head of Programmes, Inspire
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
I took a gap year to gain some more work experience before going to university, but when I graduated I still had no idea what I wanted to do! I started working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school, as a lot of my experience was working with young people. Then I changed direction and moved into HR (Human Resources) where I was working in recruitment, hiring people for summer jobs. I worked my way up to managing the summer recruitment project, but I really started to miss working with young people so I then applied for a job at Inspire and here I am today! At Inspire, I started working as a project manager and then began to work my way up again – now I oversee all our programmes as well as our fundraising at the charity.
What advice would you give your younger self just before you started your Year 10 Work Experience?
Keep an open mind and ask as many questions as you can, it’s your chance to do something different and learn a lot. If it’s not for you, that doesn’t matter! At least you will have narrowed down your options.
Osborne Clarke CV Workshop
Osborne Clarke CV Workshop
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 07/02/2022
Group: All Year 12 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy - Virtual
Volunteers from Osborne Clarke (OC) will lead a masterclass on ‘What makes a good CV?’. This will equip all students with the knowledge and skill of building a CV which will stand out to an employer, focusing on how you can create a good CV which highlights the skills and experiences you have.
OC will work with you to highlight how you can still create an engaging and impressive CV with limited or no work experience. Following on from this, all students will have the opportunity to send their own CVs to a group of volunteers at Osborne Clarke, who will be able to critique and feedback on each.”
Students had encounters from the finance team with specific roles:
Trainee Solicitor
Senior Associate
Associate
Mirshad Ahani
Mirshad Ahani
Trainee Solicitor - Corporate Team
Trainee Solicitor - Corporate Team
Emma Wigmore
Emma Wigmore
Senior Associate - Property Team
Senior Associate - Property Team
Hayley Taylor
Hayley Taylor
Associate - Property Team
Associate - Property Team
Name:
Emma Wigmore
Your current Job title:
Senior Associate (Solicitor), Real Estate, Osborne Clarke
A mini bio of your journey into your current job:
I studied Law at university and then completed my post-graduate Legal Practice Course and training contract at Osborne Clarke in Bristol. I moved to Osborne Clarke's London office when I qualified into the Real Estate team in 2018. I now work with a range of Real Estate clients, with a particular focus on residential development
What advice would you give your younger self when completing your first CV?:
Don't undersell yourself! Be proud of your experience and skills and think about what qualities you have that will make you a great employee.
Try to capture the reader’s attention with a clear, punchy and informative personal statement at the beginning of your CV
Get the basics right! Make sure your CV is grammatically correct with no spelling errors, and in chronological order
Make sure your CV is laid out in a way which is clear, easy to read and makes the most of the space on the page. Headings and bullet points can be really helpful to breakdown information and make it easy for the reader to follow
Have a look at the CV templates on Microsoft Word (https://templates.office.com/en-gb/resumes-and-cover-letters). They are free to use and there are lots of different templates for different industries. These are a great starting point for building your own CV and they include prompts to help you draw out some of the key points that we discussed in the session
Get someone you trust to proof read your CV if possible (e.g. family, friends, teachers). It can also be helpful to print your CV off and go through it line by line or come back to it a few days later to double check spelling/grammar
Read the job description carefully and reflect this in your CV. The job description will set out exactly what the employer is looking for and you can use it as a checklist to tailor your CV
Ask family/friends if they can share their own CVs with you. It can be really useful to have as many examples of CVs as possible to help prepare your own
With each statement you write about yourself, think about an example of how you can show this and add it to your CV – back up everything you say with experience
Think about what job/placement you are applying for before you design your CV. Should it be formal or more creative in how it looks to an employer reading it?
Always think about whether you can update your CV each time you apply for a job or work experience
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme
Congratulations to the following Year 12 students that have been offered a place on the Osborne Clarke Mentoring Programme:
Yagmur Y
Ellie L
Abdullah M
Dilay C
Naturella M
PwC Virtual Drop - Down Day
PwC Virtual Drop - Down Day
PwC is a company that offers business advisory services such as auditing, accounting, taxation, strategy management, and human resource consulting services.
Date: 07/12/2021
Group: Year 12 A-Level Business & BTEC Business Students
Location: Skinners' Academy - Virtual
This session was part of a two part programme. Following from the first session on the 22/11/2021 we had planned for the students to visit the PwC London based office, however due to Covid we had to cancel our trip. PwC was amazing and offered a virtual Drop-Down Day.
This was a project-based session. The aim was to to give students an introduction to office life, and PwC as a firm.
Students had the opportunity to meet different volunteers from PwC throughout the day learning about their careers, what they do at PwC and how they got into their roles.
After a short introduction, students were presented with three project briefs to choose from, they were fictional client profiles with a number of problems each company were facing. Students were put into groups of 4-6 people. Each group had 60 mins to explore these problems and come up with solutions with the help of the volunteers. They achieved this through SWOT analysis and other techniques.
After lunch students were asked to present their ideas back to the PwC panel who gave them feedback and advice. The session concluded with a look at opportunities at PwC for the students in the future.
Below is some of the great feedback students got from the PwC panel.
Super Creative
Good Eye Contact & Projected Voice
Innotive, Interesting Ideas
Used A Question To Interact With The Panel
Very Thorough & Great Attention To Detail
Strategic & Referenced Factual Information
Year 10 Work Experience Assembly
Year 10 Work Experience Assembly
Your chance to gain experience and build your skills for the world of work!
Date: 03/12/2021
Group: All Year 10 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Inspire delivered an assembly about Work Experience to our Year 10 students. They covered the following:
Benefits of work experience
When will work experience happen
Transferable skills
What you have to do – the process
How to look for a work placement
The companies Inspire have partnerships with
What you need from the employers before you start a placement
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Workshop
Osborne Clarke Mentoring Workshop
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 01/12/2021
Group: Year 12 Law Hub Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
The Year 12 Law Hub students learnt about Osborne Clarke's Mentoring Programme. At the end of the workshop the students had the opportunity to sign up to be paired with a mentor from Osborne Clarke. If successful with the application process students will be able to meet with a mentor on a monthly basis to provide guidance and advice to the students around schoolwork and future career prospects.
Osborne Clarke Finance Masterclass
Osborne Clarke Finance Masterclass
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 24/11/2021
Group: Year 12 & 13 Finance Hub Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a Finance Masterclass where students had the opportunity to hear from volunteers who work in Finance based roles within Osborne Clarke, learning about their careers, what they do at OC and how they got into their roles. The students had an opportunity to explore some career options and recognise the possibilities they have in the Financial world whilst taking part in an interactive, virtual event with the financial leaders of Osborne Clarke.
Students had encounters from the finance team with specific roles:
UK Finance Director
Finance Business Partner
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
James Bullock
James Bullock
UK Finance Director
UK Finance Director
Finance directors are members of a senior executive team with responsibility for their company's financial health. They combine operational and strategic roles, manage accounting and financial control functions, and establish a financial strategy for the profitable long-term growth of the business.
Giles Jones
Giles Jones
Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner
Finance business partners are accountants who work closely with a particular business unit creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Their role is to provide 'real time' support and analysis, to be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist in decision making.
Sophie Bartholomew
Sophie Bartholomew
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams play a crucial role in companies by performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors.
PwC Aiming High Skills Session
PwC Aiming High Skills Session
PwC is a company that offers business advisory services such as auditing, accounting, taxation, strategy management, and human resource consulting services.
Date: 22/11/2021
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a skills session on 'Aiming High and Setting Goals'. The session was virtually delivered by PwC volunteers. PwC introduced who they are and what they do. The aim was to encourage students to think of achievable goals to work towards in their school and personal lives as well as celebrating success.
This session was part of a two part programme. On the 7th December our Year 12 students will be visiting the PwC London based office. Look out for more information on the visit.
Osborne Clarke Law Masterclass
Osborne Clarke Law Masterclass
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 17/11/2021
Group: Year 12 & 13 Law Hub Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a Law Masterclass and had a chance to spend some time with Lawyers from Osborne Clarke, gaining insight into their career and developing an understanding of the industry.
Students had encounters from lawyers with specific roles:
Partner
Associate Director
Trainee Solicitor
Richard May
Richard May
Partner
Partner
Richard is a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s intellectual property team. He is an expert in all aspects of brand protection and IP disputes, with an emphasis on trademarks, copyright and designs, covering various sectors with a focus on tech, gaming, retail and life sciences.
Richard is a dual qualified solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and has a unique blend of in-house (British American Tobacco, Diageo and B&Q) and private practice (boutique IP and full service law firm) experience, which gives him a real client-focused edge. He offers a genuinely integrated brand protection and IP disputes practice, combining the management of large global portfolios with representing clients in the High Court, IPEC, UKIPO and EUIPO. He has expertise in obtaining protection in difficult markets such as China, Russia and the Middle East.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
As an OC Social Mobility Ambassador, I have a keen interest in creating opportunities and exploring barriers in the legal profession to help everyone with an interest in law thrive.
Nick Price
Nick Price
Associate Director
Associate Director
Nick helps regulated firms with the risk of investigation or enforcement action by regulators, and disputes in the payments, cryptoassets, and fintech sectors.
Nick has years of experience acting for financial institutions, regulated individuals, and other participants in the financial services sector. He has a focus on traditional and disrupter payments clients, and fintech clients, particularly those dealing in cryptoassets.
Alongside the regulatory focus, Nick regularly advised client on business-critical regulatory investigations and judicial reviews, high-value disputes in the financial sector and pharmaceutical sector.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Regulation is constantly expanding and changing in response the innovation and disruption within the financial sector. I work closely with clients to ensure that they are prepared for these changes and react effectively to any regulatory or enforcement activity.
I am a dedicated supporter of Osborne Clarke's commitment to diversity and inclusion and, in particular, its social diversity commitments, within the firm and the wider community. Through mentoring and other programs, I work with our social mobility partners to help ensure that everyone, regardless of background, are able to realise their potential.
Imaan Nazir
Imaan Nazir
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
As a trainee solicitor, you will put all of your theoretical studies from university into practice. You will get involved in work for a number of different clients. Daily tasks may include: Attending meetings with clients.
Imaan joined Osborne Clarke in September 2020..
Kaie Tradelius
Kaie Tradelius
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor
As a trainee solicitor, you will put all of your theoretical studies from university into practice. You will get involved in work for a number of different clients. Daily tasks may include: Attending meetings with clients.
Katie is currently working as a Trainee Solicitor in Osborne Clarke’s Real Estate team. Katie joined Osborne Clarke in September 2021.
Raw TV Production Company
Raw TV Production Company
Raw TV is a multi-award winning British television production company based in London producing documentaries and scripted television shows, including Gold Rush, Banged Up Abroad, Shackleton: Death or Glory, and Three Identical Strangers.
Date: 11/11/2021
Time: 10am - 3:30pm
Group: Year 10 Students
Location: Raw TV, Third Floor, 21 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3LT
A group of Year 10 students were chosen to take part in a Media Studies and Career Department collaborative project to Raw TV Studios in Shoreditch.
Shoreditch is one of the largest and most highly respected professional creative hubs in Europe and as a Media Studies department we are hoping to create further opportunities for collaborative projects with the careers department leading to exciting work experience for our students.
The day consisted of talks on the process of creating a TV program, from concept through to being shown on air; the talks were presented by the Talent team and Execs in the company, we toured the Raw office, took part in fun, informative practical sessions, and then had an opportunity for the students to shadow Producers and Directors in groups which included Q&A.
Students had encounters with a diverse staff demographic, and were especially excited by the number of female Execs, producers, and directors that spoke about their journey to their specific roles below:
Executive Producer
Head of Talent
Head of Facilities & Community and Engagement Exec
Production Executive
Office Runner
Office Manager
Head of Development
Development Producer
Development Researcher
Producer
Director
Head of Casting
Production Executive
Production Coordinator
Junior Production Manager
Line Producer
Highlights included students meeting the Executive Producer and Directors of some of these popular shows you may have watched including:
Gold Rush shown on Discovery Channel.
Three Identical Strangers shown on Netflix
Two In A Million shown on TLC
Bad Sports shown on Netflix
Banged up Abroad shown on National Geographic
The students were gifted gorgeous goody bags at the end of the day and our trip back to school was lovely for us as staff, hearing students discussing with excitement that they had met producers and directors that had worked with Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chunks and Maya Jama.
Raw TV have worked on a variety of shows that have been shown on Netflix, CNN, Discovery, TLC, ITV, BBC and many more.
Go visit their page and let me know how many of their shows you have watched.
Online work experience opportunity – Social Mobility Business Partnership at Osborne Clarke
Online work experience opportunity – Social Mobility Business Partnership at Osborne Clarke
Date: Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th October 2021 (Half Term)
Time: 10am - 3pm
Group: Year 12 Law Hub Students (Max of 4 students)
Location: Online
We had a great opportunity for 4 of our students to take part in a three day virtual work experience programme.
The Social Mobility Business Partnership is volunteer lead organisation working with 150+ organisations to enable young people to take part in work experience programmes in large corporate companies.
The programme was a three day immersion into Osborne Clarke (OC). Students learnt about the firm, find out first-hand what our lawyers do in their roles, get a better understanding of routes into working in a company like Osborne Clarke. They also was able to hear from Osborne Clarke business support roles (e.g. HR, Communications, IT, Risk and Compliance). Participants were assigned a buddy, so they got to network with staff at OC and ask any career questions. Students also took part in a realistic project led by some of the OC lawyers on the legal aspects of cyber security.
Osborne Clarke Career Inspirational Panel
Osborne Clarke Career Inspirational Panel
Osborne Clarke is an International legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA. Find out more.
Date: 11/10/2021
Group: Year 12 Students
Location: Skinners' Academy
Students took part in a 1 hour session introducing them to Osborne Clarke. Osborne Clarke employees with different specialisms, backgrounds and educational routes shared their career journeys so far. They answered questions posed by students to help work out their future paths.
Students had encounters from staff with the following job roles:
Senior Associate
Associate
Trainee Solicitor
Go visit Osborne Clarke page for more info.
David Smith
David Smith
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Former international rugby player David is a Senior Associate in our Projects Team specialising in infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors.
Currently David advises on complex PPP/PFI asset management matters, predominantly for SPVs/infra funds. This has created a current focus of advising sponsors on all aspects of projects particularly in the hospital and university sectors across the whole life of a project, from conception and structuring of a deal through procurement to advising on operational matters.
David also has significant experience both in the UK and internationally across all aspects of social infrastructure projects, as well as advising a range of public and private sector organisations, including sponsors, funders, sub-contractors and developers in relation to infrastructure and energy projects, major projects and greenfield and brownfield projects.
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world
I have a keen interest in decarbonisation and helping businesses achieve their net zero goals. My area of focus is supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure.
I also support OC's involvement of Vision Path, a social enterprise which has worked with over 5,000 young people to improve their employability skills. I am also a Mental Health Champion at OC.
Emily Clements
Emily Clements
Associate
Associate
Emily advises on a range of challenging construction and engineering disputes in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. She has worked on energy projects including solar and geothermal and a number of commercial and residential property cases, advising on defects, delay and loss and expense claims.
Emily's experience includes litigation, international and domestic arbitration, mediation, negotiation and adjudication, as well as providing project counsel to clients.
Emily studied law at Durham University and joined Osborne Clarke as a newly qualified solicitor in September 2018. Emily is also a member of the Society of Construction Law.
Zoe Hughes -Nind
Zoe Hughes -Nind
Trainee Solicitor Secondment
Trainee Solicitor Secondment
As a trainee solicitor, you will put all of your theoretical studies from university into practice. You will get involved in work for a number of different clients. Daily tasks may include: Attending meetings with clients.
Zoe is currently on secondment (the temporary transfer of an official or worker to another position or employment).
Zoe chose to do an Apprenticeship at Osborne Clarke and is in her first year.
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