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Joseph Brittan

Joseph Brittan smiling to camera on his graduation

Tell us a bit about your experience at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï….

The three years I spent at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïwere a treasure, despite the lockdown, lecturers endeavoured to ensure the standard of teaching remained high. Moreover, the location of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïlends it's own advantages over other institutions for study, with the sea, the mountains or simply the countryside at your doorstep.

Why did you choose to study at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï?

I noticed how supportive of an institution ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïwas, in comparison to others which only care about churning out high grades, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïfocuses on fortifying and producing well-rounded students.

How has your career developed since graduating from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, and what is your current job role? 

I am currently undertaking the LL.M Bar Training Course with BPP in London Holborn. This is a necessary step in order to be called to the Bar in England and Wales, to eventually realise my ambition of becoming a barrister.

In what way did studying at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï enhance your employability?

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïoffers many programmes which are ever-expanding for students to get involved with. I invite you to contact Sarah Nason who champions the pro-bono or volunteering element, in conjunction with facilitating work opportunities for students. To name a few specific examples, the Irish Chief Justice Internship, Linenhall's Mini-pupillage programme and training with Citizens' Advice. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïalso offers the ÌìÌì³Ô¹ÏEmployability Award, that focuses on enhancing your professional aptitude through reflective and research based exercises, this award can be referenced on your CV.

What advice would you give to students thinking about studying at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï?

Do it. Ever since Covid, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ïcertainly has gone strength to strength, although not a Russel Group or Oxbridge, you will find lecturers from those backgrounds that offer the support and guidance that rivals these institutions.

In one sentence, what was your favourite thing about studying at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï?

Looking up at the sky at night and realising the freedom and endless opportunities in the distant stars.