Careers Law Workshop

On 17 March, the Careers’ Department ran a law skills workshop with barrister Tommy Seagull for any senior students interested in law or developing their communication and debating skills. The session focused on practising the skills needed to be a good lawyer, and students worked on plea mitigation, using genuine court case scenarios.

Student reactions:

‘I particularly liked the practical element of deducing a sentence for a complex case, then being given an opportunity to present to a judge as if it were a real case’.

Ruth (DG/Year 12)

‘Tommy’s passion for what he does was reflected throughout the entire workshop, which has inspired me to carry on pursuing and exploring the many paths that law offers.’

Javina (DG/Year 12)

‘This was an incredible experience and allowed me to become more confident in publicly speaking about law. It was engaging and interesting, and has opened my mind to sectors of law I may not have originally set out to study.’

Lola (DG/Year 12)

Tommy Seagull

At 16 Tommy Seagull won a full scholarship to Eton College. At 18, he became the English and British schools debating champion (ESU English and International Mace). He graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from St. Peter’s College, University of Oxford, and was called to the bar in 2018.