Set for Success is a seven week Employer-led Skills Programme for Law Students providing workshops which give an insight into the skills that employers are seeking in the legal sector.
These specialised skills workshops help students build their professional skills which are required across all sectors.
Each 1- hour interactive workshop will give the students the opportunity to meet employers while also learning about skills including, developing Commercial Awareness along with understanding the skill of Networking and Legal Communication Skills
Aim
To develop well-informed and skilled legal graduates who can compete effectively in both the workplace and within graduate recruitment, as well as making informed decisions about their future career.
Learning Outcomes
Through completing this programme students will be able to:
- Identify key skills/competencies required for success in the workplace Evaluate their own skills /competencies and reflect on their strengths and development areas
- Develop the strengths/skills/competencies which they feel less confident about
- Effectively articulate and evidence their strengths/skills/competencies in their C.V. and at interview
Teaching Methods
Each session will be delivered by representatives from key UCD employers. Although aspects of the course will be taught in a traditional lecture type format, for the most part the sessions will be participative and will utilize interactive exercises where appropriate.
Submission
Students must complete 5 out of the 7 related reflective assignments to be eligible for the Set For Success Certificate.