Gifted & Talented Law School 4 th 7 th April 2016 APPLICATION FORM

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1 Gifted & Talented Law School 4 th 7 th April 2016 APPLICATION FORM This Law School is for Year 10 Gifted and Talented students. Please return all applications to the Gifted & Talented Coordinator at your school by Friday 29 th January

2 Dear Student, Thank you for your interest in the Gifted and Talented Law School held at De Montfort University. This Gifted and Talented School is free of charge and is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about law in a university environment. Participants will develop their knowledge and experience in legal affairs and have the chance to use our fantastic facilities, working alongside our top academics and students. Places on the Gifted and Talented School are limited and each year we receive more applications than we have places for. It is therefore vital that you fill out this application form very carefully and include as much information as possible in order to stand the best chance of being offered a place. In order to apply for the Law school, you must meet the following criteria: Currently studying for your GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications) Predicted an A or A* (or equivalent) in any of your GCSEs Take a keen interest in law outside of the classroom If you meet these criteria and would like to apply, you should fill out the following application form. The most important part of the form is the Statement of Interest section. This is your opportunity to clearly demonstrate to us your passion and enthusiasm for Law and tell us more about your experiences. Think carefully about what to write here and try to use all the space provided as the more detail you can give us, the more chance we have of assessing your suitability for a place. We recommend that you seek assistance from your tutors and family members to ensure that you submit the best possible application. This truly is a worthwhile experience and one that will be of great benefit to you in your future studies. We wish you every success with your application and thank you for taking the time to apply. Kind regards, Jessica Bogic Square Mile Project and Outreach Officer Gifted & Talented Lead

3 PERSONAL DETAILS First Name:... Surname: Date of Birth:... Gender: Male/Female Home Address: Postcode: Address: Mobile Phone Number: Home Telephone Number: SCHOOL DETAILS Name of School: Year of Study: Subjects studied currently (e.g. GCSE History, BTEC Health Studies): Subjects in which A / A* predicted:......

4 Statement of Interest Guidelines Please use this section to tell us more about yourself and why you think you should be awarded a place on the Law School. If you would like more space, please attach a separate sheet of paper to your application form and clearly label which section (1 or 2) the information relates to. Section 1 Use section 1 to tell us more about your reasons for applying to the Law School. For example you could demonstrate your interest and passion for law, you could tell us what you hope to achieve by taking part in a law school held at a university or you could talk about your future study / career plans related to law.

5 Section 2 Use this space to tell us about your law-related experiences. For example you may wish to write about a recent topic you have covered in law (citizenship) at school and why this interested you, or demonstrate how law interests you outside of the classroom. You could also write about any recent law-related stories you have seen in the news and what you think about the issues they raise.

6 Emergency Contact & Medical Information PLEASE SPECIFY TWO EMERGENCY CONTACTS BELOW: 1) Name: Relationship to student: Telephone number (work/mobile): Telephone Number (home): ) Name: Relationship to student: Telephone number (work/mobile): Telephone number (home): MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Do you have any medical conditions we need to be aware of? If yes please specify. All responses will be treated in the strictest of confidence: Are you allergic to any medication? If yes, please specify: Do you have any allergies? If yes, please specify: When did you last have a tetanus injection? : Do you have any special dietary/access/faith requirements? If yes, please specify:

7 Parental Permission, Code of Conduct & Image Capture Policy IMAGE CAPTURE POLICY In accordance with the De Montfort University policy on image capture, we must inform you that this event may be photographed, videoed and/or otherwise captured in image form. Images may be used in the University prospectus, course brochures, other publicity material (such as internal and external newsletters and publications) and exhibitions of student work. Images may also be provided to the media for publication in local or national newspapers or educational magazines. It is not possible or practical to seek consent for image capture from each individual attending this event. The University will therefore conclude that by attending/remaining at the event, participants agree to their image being captured for the purposes stated above. If any participant does object to their image being captured, please write to the event host at the address given. If you have any queries, please contact Jessica Bogic ( ) in the first instance. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR Participating in the Gifted and Talented Law School will be very different from your experiences at school. The Law School aims for all students to benefit from the course and to enjoy this new experience. In order for this to happen, you will be expected to show responsible behaviour while attending the Law School as well as respect for the rights of other students and Law School staff. RULES AND REGULATIONS For health and safety reasons, and for the benefit of all Law School participants, the following rules and regulations will be in operation. Alcohol must not be brought onto the university campus or consumed during the Law School. The purchase or use of any illegal substances is strictly forbidden. Smoking is not permitted. Students are expected to attend all timetabled activities (unless there is a valid reason for absence, such as illness). Students are not allowed to leave the Law School site without permission from appropriate university staff. Students are expected to follow any emergency procedure, such as a fire drill, as directed by university staff.

8 DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY STUDENT: I have read the information presented in the Code of Behaviour included with the application form and agree to adhere to the rules and regulations listed. I also agree to adhere to any additional rules and regulations explained to me on the first day of the Law School. I understand that I will not be allowed to continue on the Law School course in the event of serious misbehaviour on my part. SIGNATURE OF STUDENT: PRINT NAME:.... DATE:... DECLARATION TO BE SIGNED BY PARENT/CARER: The Law School will start on Monday 4 th April 2016 and will finish on Thursday 7 th April A detailed programme will be sent to participants in due course. I agree to my child taking part in the 2016 Law School and any related activities. I confirm I have read the contents of this document and that the information given is correct. I have read the information presented in the Code of Behaviour included with the application form and agree to my child being bound by them. I understand that De Montfort University reserves the right to withdraw from the Law School any student who does not comply with these regulations and that in such cases we will assist the University in making arrangements to take our child home. SIGNATURE OF PARENT/CARER:... PRINT NAME:... DATE:...