Introduction to Professional Placement
| Module title | Introduction to Professional Placement |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW2114C |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Mrs Camilla Gee (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 9 | 9 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
Increasingly, graduate positions request that applicants have relevant work experience. This module will help you acquire the necessary skills to identify, apply for and secure a professional placement with an organisation that is appropriate to your own interests. It will also give you guidance to help you carry out your placement in a professional manner.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module will inform you of how to research relevant organisations and apply for placement opportunities. You will be taught how to identify your own skills and personal qualities to ‘self-promote’ and stand out in a competitive environment. You will be given advice on how to write an effective CV, cover letter and application form, how to take part in an interview effectively and make the most of networking opportunities. The module will also look at professionalism in the workplace, investigating common scenarios that you will face and suitable approaches to them, enabling you to immerse yourself into a professional environment.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Know how to effectively research employers to source placements and internship opportunities
- 2. Compose an effective and well-presented CV, complete with supporting letter, making clear links between your experience and the job description
- 3. Develop skills in targeted networking
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Understand how to apply skills learnt during stages 1 and 2 in a professional environment
- 5. Identify and investigate the range of career opportunities available and relevant to a student with a degree in law with business
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Develop insights into aspects of commercial awareness regarded by employers as a key competency
- 7. Showcase your skills, motivations and personal career development needs and promote these effectively
Syllabus plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- Introduction to Professional Placement
- Sessions with the Career Zone including: self-awareness, identifying individual key skills and promoting effectively, sourcing a placement, writing an effective CV and covering letter, interview techniques, professionalism in the workplace.
- Small group and 1:1 sessions to help find placements.
- Presentations and networking opportunities with previous placement students.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 30 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Student learning and teaching | 6 | Seminars - you should attend all timetabled activities |
| Student learning and teaching | 2 | Presentation and networking with previous placement students |
| Student learning and teaching | 1 | Meetings and guidance with Career Zone and placement convenor |
| Guided independent study | 30 | Conducting additional research to prepare targeted high-quality applications. This could include attending the Law Fair or other similar networking events |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications for placements | Not applicable | 1-7 | Oral/written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 100 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- E. Finch and S. Fafinski, Employability Skills for Law Students (latest edition)
- Tristram Hooley and Korin Grant, You’re Hired! Graduate Career Handbook, Maximise your employability and get a graduate job, ISBN: 9781844556489
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE – Module has an active ELE page: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=9548
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | LAW1906C |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 11/02/2020 |
| Last revision date | 26/05/2023 |
