Student Employability Coordinators from the University of Westminster Law School organised a day of activities bringing together the Westminster community and giving them a boost in successful preparations for a career in Law. During the event, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with a large number of alumni, attended a series of talks, workshops and networking sessions, giving them the chance to learn from each other and build valuable professional connections.
The event was organised by the Law School’s Student Employability Coordinators who have been tasked with supporting their peers by regularly sharing employability-related opportunities for all undergraduate students throughout the year. These opportunities include scholarships, volunteering roles, job openings, insight days with law firms, vacation schemes, online work experience, global opportunities and various other valuable resources.
The Law School introduced the Student Employability Coordinators at the start of the academic year to enhance student employability. The initiative gives final year students the chance to work alongside Dr Marloes Spreeuw, Principal Lecturer in the Westminster Law School, and take on specific responsibilities tailored to their background, career aspirations and personal interests.
As part of the initiative the Employability Coordinators played a pivotal role in planning and coordinating the careers fair which took place on 12 March. The event successfully saw over 850 registrations and brought together the entire Law School community.
The aim was to create an event that would cater to students at every stage of their studies, regardless of their career aspirations, and foster valuable connections between students and alumni. To achieve this, the team designed the event as a conference, featuring a keynote speaker, multiple panel sessions for students to choose from, a dedicated exhibitor area and a drinks and networking reception to close the event.
Each Employability Coordinator was responsible for designing and co-organising a session. Some of these sessions were interactive workshops, focusing on topics such as CV and cover letter writing or preparing for assessment centres, while others held panel discussions with alumni on subjects such as Women in Law, Careers Beyond Law, Diversity and Inclusion in Law, and Entrepreneurship.
The Student Employability Coordinators initiative has significantly boosted student engagement, making the Employability Opportunities section on the University’s digital hub the most visited folder on the page. Students actively discuss the shared opportunities and resources, and the quick response to their feedback has been a key success. Acting as a direct link between students and the Law School, the coordinators help gather feedback, enabling quick improvements to meet student needs. Communication has also greatly improved, with students now having a clear, central place to find employability opportunities and support. To make this process even more efficient, the Employability Coordinators created a standardised template that includes essential details, such as deadlines, eligibility criteria and links to additional resources, making it easier for students to stay informed.
Dr Spreeuw said: “Feedback from students, exhibitors, speakers and alumni was overwhelmingly positive. The high turnout, vibrant energy and the engagement of students left a lasting impression. Students actively participated, asking insightful questions and showing genuine enthusiasm to connect with professionals. Our alumni were equally pleased with the opportunity to reconnect, with many offering to support future events. Several expressed interest in giving guest lectures or mentoring students. Many alumni also thanked Westminster Law School for the invitation and the chance to give back to the next generation of graduates.”
She added: “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all Westminster colleagues who contributed to the success of this event. From our outstanding Career Services teams to my academic colleagues who co-chaired sessions, as well as the Timetabling, Estates and Planning team and College support teams - your collective effort made this event possible.”
The careers fair and Student Employability Coordinator initiative directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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