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Association of Women Solicitors Returner Course

The AWS Returner Course has run annually for over 30 years and is widely acknowledged as the leader in its field. The course aims to assist solicitors, both men and women, who have been on a career break or seek a career change.

The AWS Returner Course is an intensive programme of lectures and workshops with speakers who are recognised as experts in their subjects. In 2010 the course runs over 2 days and the programme includes an analysis of the current job market together with sessions on the challenges of returning to the workplace, an application and selection workshop, career options, professional requirements for returners and updates on employment law and civil litigation.

Both the structure and ethos of the course offer extensive opportunities for networking and interacting with lecturers and fellow delegates in a supportive and informal environment.

 

Practical details:

When:  

Friday 25th & Saturday 26th June 2010

Friday: 9:30am to 5:30pm, followed by dinner

Saturday: 9:30am to 5:00pm, followed by networking drinks

Where:  

The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

CPD:  

The AWS Returner Course includes two full days of law lectures, workshops and other sessions, providing 12 CPD hours

Cost:  

£250 including VAT

Programme:  

For full details, see the programme flyer

Application:  

For details of how to apply, see the application form

Contact:  

For any enquiries, please contact Judith McDermott

Tel:    020 7320 5793

Email: judith.mcdermott@lawsociety.org.uk

 

Speakers:

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Claire Whisker, Director, totallylegal.com
Anna Ropel, Partner in the Property Department at Stitt & Co Dawn M Dixon LLB (Hons), Joint Founding Partner, Webster Dixon LLP
Zehra Mehmet, Training Consultant, Lexis Nexis
Lorna Valcin, Partner of Employment & Immigration, Coleman-ctts
Deborah Simmons, London Coaching Associates
Tracey Calvert, Policy Executive, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Harriet Spicer, Commissioner, and John Rodley, Director of Operational Services, Judicial Appointments Commission

 

There will be a panel session on Saturday morning to discuss career options. The panel members will be:

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Maria Memoli – Solicitor in Local Government
Tony Roe – Sole Practitioner
Representatives from the Government Legal Service
Alison Parkinson – Solicitor in Commerce & Industry