29 June 2009
Teenagers given lessons in the law
Over 130 teenagers from schools across the region visited the University of Sheffield last week for a unique outreach event, designed to teach the students about the law, and how it affects them.
The `Discovering Law´ Conference, which was organised by the Outreach and Access Section at the University, also gave the teenagers an insight into the legal profession and studying law at University.
During the day, participants took part in a variety of workshops including sessions on internet crime, domestic violence, international law and human rights. They also engaged in debates, casting votes at the beginning and the end, to see if they had changed their opinions. In addition, there was an opportunity to grill the experts in a question and answer session, with staff from the Department of Law.
Caroline Knight, Outreach Officer at the University of Sheffield, said: "The `Discovering Law´ conference gives teenagers from across the region a unique opportunity to discover more about the legal profession and learn from the experts. By engaging the students in current affairs topics, and encouraging them to debate and listen to other points of view, we hope to raise the aspirations of the group, and inspire them to begin making informed decisions about their future."
Professor Simon Holdaway, Head of the School of Law at the University of Sheffield, added: "As one of the top law schools in the country, we are in an excellent position to pass on valuable skills and advice to the region´s teenagers. We have given the young people an insight into the legal profession, what it takes to study law at University and hope that they have been inspired to pursue this as a career." For further information please contact: Lauren Anderson, Media Relations Assistant, on 0114 2221046 or email l.h.anderson@sheffield.ac.uk
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