Brodies' Jennifer Heaney gives good advice to Bannerman High students

Bannerman High in Glasgow recently welcomed back one of many successful former pupils when the young corporate lawyer, Jennifer Heaney, visited the school.

Jennifer returned to answer a wide variety of questions about her time at the school, as well as her life as a student and the legal work she is now involved in. Pupils also asked questions about young people and the law.

Yvonne Maclean, Enterprise & Employability Officer at the school, welcomed Jennifer who studied Law at Strathclyde University and now works with the major Scottish law firm Brodies.

Yvonne commented, “We are very grateful to Jennifer for coming back.  She is a great example to the pupils, particularly our girls, of how talented and hard-working individuals can go on to achieve success.”

Jennifer spent time with classes in the Modern Studies Dept. where she received a warm welcome from teacher Sandra Roberts. Sandra said, “The pupils firstly enjoyed guessing what Jennifer’s job is, and then found it very interesting to ask questions about her time as a law student and also how the law affects young people today.”

Jennifer’s visit to Bannerman High was organised as part of the Scottish Schools Law Project.  One element of the project takes high achievers from the legal community back to their former school, so illustrating to present-day pupils that they too can make the most of their talents. The visits are also helpful to youngsters who may be considering law at university.

The Schools Law Project is run in consultation with the Law Society of Scotland. Liz Campbell, Director of Education at the Society said, “We are delighted that successful solicitors such as Jennifer are happy to give up their time to encourage pupils at their former school. It also helps young people learn more about the Scottish legal system and how it affects them.”