The Competition
We want to hear your opinions on the current Real World Questions being asked of lawyers, public and business professionals today.
Choose one of the three questions below and write an essay that argues the differing views across the industry. Be inquisitive, research to expand your knowledge in the area and develop key skills that will help you achieve your ambitions.
We have given possible ideas you may want to explore and provided resources to get you started.
Find out about The University of Law’s Real World Questions campaign by clicking here.
Does the world need more entrepreneurs?
Things to consider:
- What is entrepreneurship?
- Do individual people make a business succeed?
- What role does Organisational Structure play in the success of a business?
- To what extent do People and Dynamics influence a thriving business?
- How much of a business’ success is due to Environment and Competitive Advantage?
Will stop and search protect or polarise our society?
Things to do consider:
- What rights do police officers have to stop and search under the Criminal Justice and Public Order act?
- Is stop and search effective in leading to lawful arrests?
- Are perceptions of stop and search affected by cognitive and/or implicit biases?
- What role does Procedural Justice Theory play in how society views stop and search?
- What role do future generations of police officers have?
How is Mental Health protected by the Law and is it enough?
Things to do consider:
- What does ‘Mental Health Disorder’ mean under the Mental Health Act?
- What rights do patients with Mental Health Disorders have?
- How does the Mental Health Act operate to protect people with Mental Health Disorders?
- How do Human Rights interact with the Mental Health Act?
Why should you take part?
Entry instructions
How to enter
The competition is open to all students studying in years 10-13. See the entry page for more details and to submit your essay. Don’t miss out, the closing date is 18 September 2022.
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Meet the Judges
Our judging panel draws from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. Click below for details of our eight judges.
Director of Employability, University of Law
John Watkins
Campus Dean, University of Law
Zoe King
Lawyer and Project Coordinator at Deutsche Bank
Chris Miller
General Counsel, Food and Ventures, the Co-op
Gill Gardner
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