Emily Siddall – FASS Placement Blog 2017

Emily Siddall has graduated this year with a BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations. In the summer leading up to the start of the Masters of Laws, she is undertaking an internship within the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University, in the role of FASS Placement Scheme Assistant. This post details her Read more about Emily Siddall – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]

Social and Class Issues: Diversity Matters

The law does not recognise discrimination on the grounds of social background, but there are still issues to be aware of when dealing with employers. Finding social and class positive employers Social and class issues are notoriously difficult to define. If you come from a working-class background, are the first person from your family to Read more about Social and Class Issues: Diversity Matters[…]

Political and ethical issues: Diversity Matters

Advice on identifying companies that will respect your views, plus points you need to consider when looking for ethical jobs. Finding employers that value your political and ethical beliefs Many companies in the private sector seek to recruit students who are concerned about their impact on the world. Similarly, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Read more about Political and ethical issues: Diversity Matters[…]

Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017

Jenna Higham, has just completed her FASS Placement with the London based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. ISDĀ are a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering new generations against hate and extremism. Below you can find a blog post detailing her experience of her time on placement, along with overviews of her role, the recruitment process, and Read more about Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]