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In a lot of situations, right and wrong aren’t black and white - and in these grey areas, we often turn to the law to work out how to achieve a fair outcome.
In this Sprint, we’re doing just that. When someone uploads a picture of your client to a social network without their permission and it leads to them losing their job, they’ve certainly lost out - but are they a victim of illegal activity? You’ll investigate the laws, acts and policies behind privacy and employment law before advising your client on their next steps.
Sally Penni MBE is an award-winning barrister, public speaker, diversity leader, a patron, and a proud mother of three.
Sally is the founder of the Women in the Law UK organisation, which is focused on supporting the next generation of leaders in law and encouraging career progression through personal development.
She leads on, champions and supports a wide range of diversity related initiatives and projects. This is done as voluntary work across a number of strands such as gender, ethnicity and social background. Sally regularly speaks and spearheads change on these important issues at various forums and conferences including at the House of Lords.
This role is one you’ll see in various law firms, chambers, private and public sector, and not-for-profit organisations. It’s the job of the paralegal to carry out legal tasks such as research, providing some legal advice, and preparing legal documents for barristers or solicitors. As a paralegal, you'll play an important role within a legal team and your tasks will often mirror the work of a trainee, or at times, a recently qualified solicitor. The position is sometimes used as preparation for qualifying as a solicitor, and as a paralegal you’ll be trained in subsidiary legal matters.
Law is a vast and complex field with diverse career options, attractive salaries and international opportunities. It’s difficult to get bored as a lawyer - legislation is constantly evolving, creating fresh challenges and, subsequently, new rewards. Each case is unique, and you’ll need to use all of your skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for your clients. It’s also a profession with a strong set of core values that you’ll be expected to follow - specifically, you’ll need to reject injustice, insist on equality, respect the integrity and dignity of others, and be able to show compassion and forgiveness.
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Sprints are short online courses that allow you to complete a realistic task from an industry you’re interested in. After receiving a brief from an industry expert and the resources you need, you’ll upload your work and receive access to a debrief and model answer.
Sprints can be accessed using a computer - for the best experience, use the Chrome browser.
Sprints can take anywhere from 30-90 minutes. This is because Sprints reflect real-world workplace tasks, which might be quicker or more time-consuming.
Sprints are most suitable for 14-18 year olds.
We’re working on bringing you Sprints in every sector - stay tuned for more!
Yep - Sprints are completely on-demand, meaning there are no live aspects and no closing date. Complete each Sprint whenever suits you!
