From the editor

Dear LawSoc Members,

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Hilary term, and are enjoying your spring vacation. In particular, a hearty (and somewhat self-serving) congratulations to all those first years who successfully survived their Law Moderations!

In this term’s Verdict we had the opportunity to read interesting responses to an essay question that is particularly relevant to the state of world affairs right now, and gained some firsthand insights into the lives of people in commercial law, as well as in a career as a solicitor.

I hope these have been interesting and helpful, and I would like to especially thank my Deputy Editor Chloe Lettington and our esteemed President Chantal Olavesen for helping me put this magazine together, as well as all of Committee for an incredible term.

Amith YedugondlaEditor of Verdict, Hilary 2017

Contents

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  1. A letter from the editor

    Amith Yedugondla

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  2. Interview with a barrister: Michelle Fawcett

    Chloe Lettington, Mansfield College

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  3. Tips for vacation schemes: Christopher Donaghey

    Amith Yedugondla, St John’s College

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  4. The life of the paralegal: Danny Waldman

    Amith Yedugondla, St John’s College

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  5. Essay competition, runner-up

    Joshua Clements, St John’s College

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  6. Essay competition, winner: Executive Order 13769

    Benjamin Foo, Magdalen College

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  7. Hilary 2017 committee and highlights of the term
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  8. Outgoing executive messages
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