This years candidacy nominations are as follows…

Honorary Secretary (Chair)
-Anish Patel
-Hannah Short

Treasurer
-Poppy Wilkinson

Events Officer
-Chantelle Davis
-Loren Hodgetts
-Charlotte King
-Catriona Severns

Careers Officer
-Oliver Bello
-Amy Harding
-Bela Viramgama

Publicity
-Christopher Barratt
-Priya Jethwa

Sports Officer
-Jan (Honza) Katuscak

Post Graduate Representative
-Vanessa Narsingh
-Ravi Patel

First Year Representatives
-Nitisha Acharya
-Ravinder Bhavara
-Jack Kelly
-Samantha Jenkins

Inns of Court Student Association (ICSA) Representatives
-Thomas Horton
-Meredith Major

General Secretary
-Laura Brown
-Catherine Ecclestone
-Katie Harris
-Emma Jones
-Alice Kinder

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must not begin campaigning until Monday 12th March. Any candidate found campaigning will be penalised and there is strictly no campaigning at the ball.

Good luck to all,

The Committee 2011/12

Hi Everyone

There are just over 4 weeks left of term! Scary but true, and there are a number of huge things happening between now and the last day of term on the 23rd March which you will not want to miss out on, so here is a roundup of everything going on in March; The Presidential Address, Law v Medics, The Law Ball and Holdsworth Committee Elections:

The Presidential Address - Friday 2^nd March

This year the Holdsworth President is Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury; Master of the Rolls and tipped by many to be the next President of the Supreme Court. His speech, entitled ‘Where Angels Fear To Tread’ will be taking place in LT1 next Friday (2^nd) at 11.00 am. This is really one not to be missed  and lectures have all been rescheduled to accommodate staff and students’ wishes to attend, so make the most of it.

Law v Medics (Sat 3^rd) and The Law Ball (Sat 10^th)

Both staples of the Holdsworth events calendar, these events never disappoint. Law v Medics tickets go on sale on Monday and the event really speaks for itself – Law are out to retain their crown, enough said. Remaining Law Ball tickets are down into single figures, so act fast if you want to take the final places for what is going to be an incredible night. Anyone that hasn’t already got their table plan in needs to do so on Monday, otherwise we will assume that you don’t mind who you sit with.

Also remember that Holdsworth Hoodies are available to be purchased from the Holdsworth Office for the final week.

Holdsworth Committee Elections (Campaigning Starts Mon 12^th, Voting on Thurs 15^th)

Finally, with March comes the final days of our tenure as your Holdsworth Committee. The Ball will be the final event of the year before the society goes dormant over the Easter term, so this is your opportunity to find yourself at the heart of undoubtedly the best departmental society at the University of Birmingham and the oldest student Law Society in the country.

Another email will be going out next week with more information about elections, but see this as a heads up – you want to be involved. With 11 positions to fill there is something for everyone and you just need to decide where your interests lie and whether you have what it takes, so get thinking! Any interested parties should definitely speak to the person currently occupying their position or at least someone in the committee to get the most information. BUT REMEMBER – at this stage those deciding to run should keep it to themselves. The process is confidential until candidacy is announced and campaigning officially begins on the 12^th. The no early campaigning rule will be strictly enforced.

So there it is! Enjoy the final crop of amazing events we have for you this term and get yourself involved with our society’s future … But then start to look ahead.

All the best

Your Holdsworth Committee 2011/12

*Pinsent Mason Office Open Days*

On the 14th December Pinsent Masons will be holding an insight day at their offices. This is open to all years and is a great way to see how they operate and attending shows genuine interest in the firm should you decide to apply. Aside from that, it displays commitment to the legal industry, good commercial awareness and is also the chance to see what life’s like at a big firm and whether it will be for you. If you are interested and want more information then the link to follow is -http://www.pinsentmasons.com/searchevents

*OPEN 2011 – a legal careers event for disabled students*

A legal career is open to anyone. This event is aimed at showing that students with disabilities should not be worried that their disability may affect their chances of a legal career. The advertisement reads:

“Ambitious, disabled and considering a career in law? Then don’t miss OPEN 2011, the unique event that connects recruiters from the top legal firms with talented,disabled students.

This is your chance to find out about the careers and placements on offer, and to ask any questions you might have about the great opportunities and challenges available in this sector.

The event is being held by the biggest names in law, all of whom are currently recruiting:

Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Eversheds, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters.

The event will cover areas such as:
• An introduction to law
• How to request adjustments in the work place
• How to approach the recruitment processes.

It will also give you an opportunity to meet and network with people in a similar position to you as well as recent graduates, lawyers and recruiters from the firms.
The event is open to students and graduates from all degree disciplines. Spaces are limited so early registration is recommended. For more information and to apply, please go to the website: www.open-to-you.co.uk or email open@staffordlong.co.uk”

*Addleshaw Goddard Bowling*

On Wednesday 30th November Addleshaw Goddard are holding their annual bowling trip.

Representatives from the firm will be attending giving you a chance to speak about applying for training contracts and what it is like to work for the firm.

We’re meeting at the Guild for a coach at 6.45pm, then will head off to the bowling alley where food and drinks will be provided. Tickets are only £3 each available in office hours.

If you have any questions or suggestions please email careers@holdsworthclub.org

“Interested in Law? Interested in Drama? Join the Holdsworth Law Drama.

The Holdsworth Law Drama Society is one of the few societies of its kind anywhere in the UK. It allows our students to unleash their creative side, while coordinating their activities around their essay and exam deadlines. Last year the Society put on Agatha Christie’s legal thriller Witness for the Prosecution. Performed in the Birmingham Hippodrome’s St Patrick’s Theatre, the play was a huge triumph that kept the audience on the edge of their seat.

The first round of Auditions will be held Wednesday 2nd November from 12.30pm onwards in the Junior Common Room. Don’t worry if you cannot make this as we have further auditions on Friday 4th November and Wednesday 9th November (times to follow).

Please note that we are sponsored by DLA Piper. Being part of this society will hugely increase your employability and will look great on your CV!”

*DLA Piper Pub Quiz*

DLA’s campus rep has asked me to make you aware of their pub quiz which will be held this Thursday (3rd November) at the Sugar Loaf @ Bodega on New Street. The event starts at 6:30 and includes a short presentation by the firm as well as the chance to meet trainees, partners and the like. If your’re interested in having a few drinks and a quiz as well as meeting what genuinely is a fantastic firm then email olibello@gmail.com with your full name, degree and year of study.

*Event Attendance*

On a more serious note, quite a few people didn’t show up to the Cobbetts Event last Tuesday meaning the lecture theatre was left noticeably empty. Therefore, if you do sign up to an event then please do make sure you attend or if you really can’t then send me a message saying so. When you do not show up to an event not only are you missing out on valuable careers information but you are also harming the club and the University. If events aren’t attended then the firm will stop coming and it is as simple as that. T

*Oxford University Press Student Law Panel*

Back to positives! The Oxford University Press Student Law Panel is now recruiting, and would like to find representatives from this university.

Being a panellist is a great way to get involved in the world of legal publishing, and perhaps even to influence future law textbooks. They’ll ask you to carry out tasks – questionnaires, book reviews, that sort of thing – in return for fantastic rewards. If you’re interested then go tohttp://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/he/lawrep/

*Freshers and Postgraduate Meal*

Tickets are still available for the two events which are being held on Wednesday. If you fancy the chance to get drunk on more sophisticated booze and in prettier surroundings then get yourself up to the Holdsworth Office between 1pm and 2:30pm everyday to get your tickets. The meal is always a great do and the Jewellery Quarter is a good night out so get yours sorted.

That’s all for this week. Next week there will hopefully be more Holdsworth events.

Dear student,

The International Law Moot Court Competition “Alumni Cup” will take place on 22 October 2011 at the University of Birmingham (organised by the Law School). The new Alumni Cup Moot Court competition focuses on contemporary contentious issues in the area of International Law. The Alumni Cup will serve as a selection competition for the roster of the 2011-2012 Phillip Jessup International Law Moot Court Team of the University of Birmingham. The top performers from the Alumni Cup will form the 2011-2012 Jessup International Law Moot Court team, representing the University nationally and, pending the performance in the UK round, internationally.

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the world’s largest moot court competition, with participants from over 500 law schools in more than 80 countries. The Jessup Moot Court Competition is a specific-topic moot in Public International Law. The University is an eligible law school to place one moot team in the national, UK preliminary round, where approximately 30 UK universities participate. Teams must first compete in national competitions in London (held in January-February 2012) to earn three spots allocated to the UK to advance to the International Rounds held every spring in Washington, D.C.

The Alumni Cup Moot Court Competition is open for LL.B. and LL.M. students, as well as all other students in the College of Arts and Law. Since space is limited, we kindly ask those willing to participate in the Alumni Cup to apply by submitting a short description of the reasons why they want to participate in the moot court and be part of the University of Birmingham Jessup Moot Court Team, as well as an indication of any relevant experience in Public International Law and in mooting in general by OCTOBER 8, 2011. CVs may also be attached as part of the application process. Once the participants in the Alumni Cup are selected, they will receive the Alumni Cup moot problem.

The timetable for the Alumni Cup moot is as follows. The deadline for applications to participate is 5pm on Saturday 8th of October. Only those who are selected to participate will be notified by Monday 10th of October, whereupon they will receive the moot problem. The participants must submit their skeleton arguments to us by 5pm on Thursday, the 20th of October, and the Alumni Cup moot will take place on Saturday 22nd of October.

This year’s Alumni Cup will involve a moot concerning the death of Osama Bin Laden. Participating students will represent either the nation of United Queendom, who performed the military operation, or the nation of Rakistan, on whose territory the operation took place. The moot will involve two interesting questions relating to the law of armed conflict and international humanitarian law.

Please, submit any queries and your application for participating in the Alumni Cup via email at smp084@bham.ac.uk or mtb064@bham.ac.uk  by 5PM OCTOBER 8, 2011!

Best regards,

Matthew Burton and Stoyan Panov

The deadline for the internal mooting competitions is the 10th October 2011 at 3pm.

 
Email mooting@holdsworthclub.org with the cup you wish to enter in the subject line.

 
The competitions running this year are:
Allen & Overy First Year Cup
Camm Cup
Postgraduate Cup

 
In the email please supply the following details:

 
Name:
Programme of Study:
Student ID:
Cup entering:
Contact Number:
Year of Study:

 
Please also use your University of Birmingham email address. Places are selected at random. If you do not get chosen there are other opportunities to moot externally and to moot in subsequent years so don’t worry!

A summary of what you need to know at this stage about Holdsworth Sport:

Men’s Rugby [FB group]

Keep an eye on this group for an announcement regarding the time and location of the first training session. Anyone interested in playing this year is welcome to attend.

Men’s Football [FB group]

6-aside and 11-aside trials are combined into one session. Meet at the Bournbrook astroturf pitches at 3:40pm today. Please bring £2.
All players from last year’s squad need to attend trials if they wish to play again this year.
Freshers, go in your kit or take it with you to your lectures from 2-4 then head straight down to the pitches when you get out.
The pitches are at the bottom of this map,  labelled “sports pitches”.

Ladies’ Netball

Trials are taking place this Wednesday. Meet at 3.45pm at the Munrow Netball courts which are beside the building labelled ‘R25′ on the map. Again, please bring £2 to cover court costs.

Mixed Hockey [FB group]

The first training session of the season is this Friday at 7pm on the Bournbrook astroturf pitches. All are welcome and if you are unsure how to spend your precious spare time this is highly recommended. We have spare Hockey sticks if you need them! Please bring £1.

Contact Anish Patel at sports@holdsworthclub.org if you have any further queries.

It’s the perfect time for new students at Birmingham Law School to be sorting their membership ready for the new term and all of the amazing events and opportunities to look forward to with the Holdsworth Club!

Membership includes more this year than it ever has, with free entry to one of the most infamous events of the year – LAID, as well as a host of goodies with your welcome pack, including a free copy of your First Year Photo, a free Holdsworth t-shirt, a free Holdsworth keyring and a load of items from a variety of law firms who are keener than ever to be involved with the most historic Law Society in the country, not to mention a copy of the Freshers Booklet and, for the first time, The Holdsworth Club’s – “Introduction to Legal Careers.”  And as ever, membership to the Holdsworth Club is for LIFE.

Undergraduates: £55

The easiest way to get your membership is on this website, by filling out the form provided and making payment through PayPal. Don’t forget to provide us with a passport sized photo for your membership card, either by post prior to your arrival, (along with a copy of your details,) or as soon as you arrive and collect your pack.

Postgraduates – £40

The best way for you to sort your membership and take advantage of the reduced price is by post. Follow the link provided to access the membership form and enter “POSTGRAD” as the PayPal reference. Note: You will still need to include your student number so that we can verify your Post-Grad status.  Then you can send your cheque (Do not send cash through the post) as well as a passport sized photo and a copy of your details to :

FAO: Andy Swarbrick, The Holdsworth Club, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT

Masters / GDL Students - £25

As one year students this enables a further discount. This can be used by entering “MASTERS/GDL” instead of the PayPal reference and following the same procedure as above. Again, your Student ID No. will be necessary to confirm your status as a Masters/GDL Student.

On behalf of the Holdsworth club, I would just like to welcome all the new Law students who will be joining the Law school in September and would like to say congratulations on securing your place at Birmingham. I encourage you to look at the About section to find out about the Holdsworth club and its prestigious history. The new committee is very excited about this coming year and we all hope you will be joining the society and making the most of what we have on offer for you! To find out about the committee and what we do please check out the committee profiles and if you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with us (contact details on the right-hand side).

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you very soon, for what promises to be an amazing Holdsworth year.