http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk en-gb ekbusinesslaw.co.uk 2012-5-17T00:00:00Z ekbusinesslaw.co.uk http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#118492 Age 26 Occupation Paralegal Best bit about studying the Diploma LPC parttime Meeting new people from various backgrounds. There is a good mix of us some are fresh out of an undergraduate course and others have been working for years. I also enjoy studying parttime as it allows me to continue working full time. I doubt I would have been able to afford the fees if I had chosen to study fulltime with a parttime job. In addition the course is far more practical and handson than the law degree and I have really enjoyed developing my skills and improving my selfconfidence. In general the other parttime students also seem to be more mature so I feel that I am more at ease with them than I would be with fulltime students. Worst bit about studying the Diploma LPC parttime The lack of time for myself I really find I have to plan and prioritise my course workload in order to meet deadlines and avoid stressful last minute jobs I would also say that taking annual leave to attend c... 2012-5-17 20:57:05 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#118120 Age 50 Occupation Information Security Officer Best bit about studying the Diploma parttime Learning the practical skills that are relevant to the profession. Refreshing legal knowledge as it is some time since I obtained my LLB. Being able to continue to work fulltime while studying allowing me to fund the course. Meeting up with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and experience of law and working life. Worst bit about studying the Diploma parttime Additional demands on time outwith the scheduled classes. Parttime study is not the easy option. Being a mature student and being treated as someone with no life experience or previous work experience. Tips for students considering or about to start studying the Diploma parttime Budget for the costs of the course expect to have several demanding pieces of work due at the same time write off your weekends parttime study is full time commitment you do not have any spare time You must get on with people virtual firm... 2012-5-11 22:18:33 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#118118 Age 46 Occupation Nurse Best bit about studying the Diploma parttime Parttime study has really suited me as I have been able to work around school hours which means that I have been available for my family throughout the day. Furthermore I have also been able to continue to earn money whilst studying. Worst bit about studying the Diploma parttime It has been a very intense period of study over a short time frame with many different subjects being studied over two twelve week semesters. However by the end of this period I felt as though I had learned so much and achieved many new skills. Tips for students considering or about to start studying the Diploma parttime Consider whether you have sufficient free time to accommodate studying parttime. Also if you have a family consider whether you have their support. During term time you will be expected to attend lecturestutorials several nights a week. In addition a considerable part of every weekend may be spent preparing ... 2012-5-11 21:37:41 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#116762 I believe the measure of a person is not how strong they are or how fast they are or how clever they are. The true measure of a person is their ability to get back on their feet after a knock adapt to the new situation to put one foot in front of the other and to keep going even if it means taking a different path. Here are some poems words of wisdom and lyrics that have on occasion helped lift my spirits and encourage me to keep going when the going gets tough. Dont Quit author unknown When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road youre trudging seems all uphill When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest if you must but dont you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns As every one of us sometimes learns And many a failure turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out Dont give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow... 2012-4-19 23:12:05 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#108045 Once more unto the exams dear friends once more or close the wall up with our past papers. In term time theres nothing so becomes a student as modest stillness and humility but when the blast of exams blows in our ears Then imitate the action of the tiger stiffen the sinews summon up the blood disguise fair nature with hardfavoured rage then lend the eye a terrible aspect let pry through the portage of the head like the brass cannon let the brow overwhelm it as fearfully as doth a galled rock overhang and jutty his confounded base swilled with the wild and wasteful ocean. Now set the teeth and stretch the nostril wide hold hard the breath and bend up every spirit to its full height. On on you noblest student. Whose blood is fet from fathers of revision mocks Fathers that like so many previous students Have in these parts from morn till even studied and sheathed their pens for lack of need of further answers dishonour not your mothers now attest that those whom you called ... 2011-12-2 22:20:51 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#104918 Congratulations to all the students who have joined their virtual firms. Working in groups can feel very daunting especially for students who have become accustomed to working on their own. Dont panic Its normal to feel apprehensive. Working in a team can be a great learning opportunity as well as being a vital skill. Employers need you to have such a skill. Managers are not likely to select you on your academic ability alone. If this were the case they would not bother to interview you. You must also be seen as a team player. I would be very surprised if a question about your experience of working in a team does not come up at either an interview or on an application form. So soak up all your experiences of team working. I have set out a couple of well known theories on groupsteams see below. I hope they give you food for thought and perhaps a thirst to learn more about the benefits of working in teams. TUCKMAN DEVELOPMENTAL SEQUENCE OF GROUPS FORMING ... 2011-10-18 16:28:03 http://www.ekbusinesslaw.co.uk/page5.htm#102175 I would like to begin the first entry in this new blog for the academic year 2011 2012 by wishing all my students the very best of luck with their studies. I hope you will all enjoy the subjects as much as I do. It is a pleasure to be able to share my experience and knowledge with you. Michael. 2011-9-8 22:45:39