The City Law School

Last updated: 29th September 2026 2:19pm

Welcome to the Department!

You will be invited to complete a number of induction tasks and take part in a variety of fun activities, ranging from important training to live events.

The general schedule of the Law and Criminology LLB Welcome Week is below. More detailed information will be emailed to you soon.

Monday, 28th September

  1. 9:00am – 5:00pm

    Freshers Fair

    Activity Details

    Start your university journey with one of the biggest events in the Welcome Week calendar. Freshers’ Fair is your chance to explore everything City St George’s Students’ Union has to offer – all in one place.

    Entry is free, please book your ticket using the online form.

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    Northampton Square

    Clerkenwell campus, City St George's, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  2. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

    A Roadmap For Success

    Activity Details

    This session will include information on Digital Skills, AI and a panel of Student Representatives.

    Location

    ELG03, Drysdale Building

    ELG03, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  3. 4:00pm – 5:00pm

    LawIRL/CityCLAC Introduction

    Activity Details

    An introduction to LawIRL/CityCLAC with Sally Gill.

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    Online

    Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39024884747399?p=JTRcLR30awSQrPBJBh

    Mandatory session

Tuesday, 29th September

  1. 9:00am – 10:00am

    Welcome & SU Induction

    Activity Details

    A welcome to the Law and Criminology LLB programme from the Programme Director, Course Officer Jo Al-Salman and Professor Dimitrios Giannoulopoulos and the Students' Union Induction. The session is essential for all new students to find out information about the Students' Union (SU) and the services they provide.

    Location

    ELG03

    ELG03, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity Details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Dates

    Tuesday 29th September - Friday 2nd October 2026

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  3. 11:00am – 12:00pm

    Careers: Hitting the ground running

    Activity Details

    An introduction to employability, including information about Careers and  Microplacements.

    Location

    BG02, University Building

    BG02, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  4. 11:00am – 4:00pm

    Course Buddies Fun Fair

    Activity Details

    Play games and win prizes at the Course Buddies Fun Fair - open to all students. New students can learn how the Course Buddies scheme can help them in their first year and meet new students. Returning students are also able to sign up to become mentors.

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    The Pavilion, City, University of London , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

  5. 1:00pm – 2:00pm

    Meet the Law and Criminology LLB Team

    Activity Details

    Meet the Law and Criminology LLB Team, including the Programme Director, Course Officer, Student Welfare Officer and Student Engagement and Experience team.

    Location

    HG01 (Birley),  Centenary Building

    Birley Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  6. 2:00pm – 2:30pm

    Introduction to Kortext

    This session will give students an introduction to Kortext.

    Location

    Northampton Square

    ELG01, Drysdale Building [E] , Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

Wednesday, 30th September

  1. 10:00am – 11:00am

    Meet your Academic Adviser

    Students will have the opportunity to meet their Academic Adviser and tutor group during a 1 hour session.

    Location

    Group 25: with Melanie Collard-Osman in room A225(College Building)

    Group 26: with Cassandra Weiner in room A227 (College Building)

    Mandatory session

  2. 2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Careers Service at CStG

    Activity Details

    An introduction from the Careers Service.

    Location

    BG03, University Building

    BG03, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

Thursday, 1st October

  1. 10:00am – 11:00am

    Your First Year

    Activity Details

    This session will include a presentation on Academic skills, making the best use of City Law Library, and an introduction to Lawbore.

    Location

    BG03, University Building

    BG03, Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  2. 11:00am – 2:00pm

    Big Hello

    Activity Details

    Big Hello from Student Support Services. Join teams from City, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

  3. 12:00pm – 1:00pm

    LLB Chat Café

    Activity Details

    Drop by to chat to academic and programme course staff and ask any questions you might have in an informal setting. Also a chance to meet with other new students from the Law School programmes.

    Location

    Seating Area, (TG01), City Law School Building

    TG01, Sebastian Street , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

Friday, 2nd October

  1. 2:00pm – 3:30pm

    CLS SU Meet and Greet

    Activity Details

    This event is intended to welcome new students and help them become familiar with the school while building early connections with their peers. It will include a mix of activities such as games, sports, video games, and crafts to encourage interaction and engagement. A welcome speech will be delivered by the School Dean to introduce key information about the school. Food and refreshments may also be available, subject to final arrangements.

    Please click the link below to sign-up for the session:                                                                                                                                         The City Law School Meet & Greet | Events

    Cohorts

    All Cohorts

    Location

    Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):

Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.

If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.