Law Taster Sessions
The Student Recruitment team are delighted to be able to offer schools and colleges personalised events that suit your needs for Law and associated pathways.
Mock court sessions
The Law team offer a range of different Law sessions in the University’s mock courtroom. These can be one or two hour sessions which introduce the sentencing process used in criminal courts. In the session, students participate in a mock sentencing hearing. We also offer schools/colleges the opportunity to bring groups of students onto campus for a Mock Trial Day in which students participate as lawyers, witnesses, defendants and jury members in a short pre-prepared mock trial (approximately two hours). Students can also attend sessions on other legal topics to get a full day’s experience. This session connects very well to A-level law papers (criminal law). Please note, mock court sessions are suitable for students aged 16+ and work best for groups of 20 students (we can accommodate larger groups who will cycle through different sessions).
Human Rights in the Courtroom
Students will learn the basics of human rights and the Human Rights Act 1998, and will then have the chance to work on real-life human rights cases. This session can take place in the courtroom or in a classroom. This session connects very well to A-level law papers (human rights).
Project Protest
Students here learn about human rights and specifically the balancing of rights relating to protest. This is a very contemporary and controversial area of law and we will challenge students to think carefully about the role of human rights and the need for policing. Students will then work through a fictious protest scenario, role playing different interest groups. This session connects very well to A-level law papers (human rights).
She’s a witch! An introduction to defamation law
In this session, students will learn about the Law of Defamation from the Law of Slander in the 1600s, focusing on the widespread witch hunts which took place in England and America, and through to the modern day. Students will then use their newfound knowledge in a mini-trial, exploring hands-on how the law would work today if someone were falsely accused of being a witch. This session connects very well to A-level law papers (tort law). Please note, this taster session can take place either in our mock courtroom or at your school/college.
The power walk
A deeply immersive activity where students learn about human rights through the eyes of those whose rights might be denied or violated. Students engage in a deep discussion about these issues and, most importantly, what we can do about them. All participating students are given a special human rights passport at the end of the session to take home. This session connects very well to A-level law papers (human rights). Please note, this taster session is also suitable for students in Year 10+ (maximum 25 students).
Yes, Gloria, one woman can change the world!
Using her experience in strategic litigation for women’s rights, Dr Willis shares the very powerful stories of three women whose tragedies led to landmark legal cases in the UK, the EU and internationally. Students will learn about how the law is used to ensure that women’s human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. This session is particularly well suited to International Women's Day activities. Please note, this taster session is suitable for students aged 16+ as sensitive topics are discussed.
The Law team are happy to design other bespoke sessions upon request, suitable for the mock courtroom, a UoS classroom, or something at your school or college.