Last month, committee members of Keele University Law Society set sail on the river Thames, along with delegates from other university law societies around the country and representatives from major law firms, schools and organisations, for a unique networking experience. The voyage was intended to give students a chance to chat with the professionals in a rather quaint setting by modelling itself on the tried and tested relationship firestarter, speed-dating. 'Speed-networking' was the result.
The process gave each organisation a table and each group of students a mere three minutes to grasp the professionals' attention. Once the time was up, a bell would ring and the students would proceed to try their 'moves' on the next table. While all the hallmarks of its inspiration - sweaty palms, awkward introductions and an aroma of desperation - were present, the topics of conversation were fresh: instead of discussing hobbies, music and babies the conversations revolved around the opportunities these organisations have to offer law students, as well as the funding and support they can give to our Law Society projects.
Our committee made a lasting impression on many of the professionals and a great many law societies around the country, we hope to build on these relationships to bring you some interesting events and socials in the coming year.