Offer Holder Day

• The mileage claimed should be from the offer holder’s home address and postcode (this will be checked by the university prior to any claims paid using the address provided on your application).
• Mileage travelled will be calculated using the shortest available route and for mileage via road, AA Route planner will be used to calculate the distance from your home postcode to the campus postcode (return journey).
• Claims are only applicable to attendance on the following dates:
  • Tuesday 18th March 2025, Lancaster
  • Tuesday 25th March 2025, Fusehill Street, Carlisle
  • Wednesday 26th March 2025, Fusehill Street, Carlisle
  • Saturday 29th March 2025, Ambleside
  • Wednesday 2nd April 2025, Barrow
  • Wednesday 2nd April 2025, Lancaster
  • Wednesday 23rd April 2025, London
  • Wednesday 23rd April 2025, Brampton Road, Carlisle
  • Wednesday 30th April 2025, Fusehill Street, Carlisle
• An e-form will be made available for the offer holder to complete at the Registration/Help Desk on the day of the event. Claims cannot be made after the event.
• Claims can only be made by the person who is holding a current offer of a place to study at the University of Cumbria commencing in September 2025.
• Only one claim can be made under this travel scheme, even if the offer holder attends multiple events.
• The university does not cover any associated costs of accommodation and subsistence.
• Only one claim can be made per household of the offer holder attending the event. Additional claims cannot be made by accompanying guests.
• The University of Cumbria reserves the right to withdraw this scheme at any time; however, claims that are already submitted will be honoured after the admin checks required to prove eligibility. Enrolled University of Cumbria students, members of university staff and family members that live with them are not eligible to claim.
• Subject to checks made by the university, payment will be made into the bank account of the offer holder by bank transfer and within 3 weeks of attending the event.

The Law Conference 2025 is an exclusive event for students who have received an offer for our Law degree. Unlike the general Offer Holder Day in April, this conference is specifically designed to help you explore different legal career paths and gain the insights needed to make informed decisions about your future.

The conference is being held on Tuesday 25 March from 10.00am - 3.00pm at our Fusehill Street campus. You’ll enjoy a mix of talks, networking, and interactive sessions:

Main Speakers: The day will begin with two keynote speakers, offering insights into different legal career routes and their experiences. Any questions are more than welcome.

Lunch Break: A break will follow, where food will be provided, giving you a chance to network with peers and speakers.

Breakout Rooms: After lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to join various breakout rooms. One will be dedicated to Offer Holders, where you can meet with members of the Law Society committee and lecturers to discuss the course in detail. After this, you may attend any of the other rooms of your choosing. 

Solicitor Route: Learn about the steps to becoming a solicitor, including work experience, internships, and securing a training contract. 

Barrister Route: Get insights into the journey to the Bar, including mini-pupillages, the Bar Course, and pupillage applications. 

Alternative Legal Careers: Discover other legal roles, such as paralegals, roles within the Civil Service, CPS, HMCTS, and companies like Sellafield.

Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to ask questions directly to our guest speakers and hear first-hand about their experiences. This is your opportunity to ask about anything and to establish contacts in the legal field.

Open Days allow you to find out about your course of interest and explore where you might study, as well as to take accommodation tours and discover the support and student life on offer. They are part of your decision-making process and will give you a top-level overview of your course and campus. Whilst you may take part in some interactive activities at one of our Open Days, they are primarily designed to give you an overall feel of what the University of Cumbria can offer.

Offer Holder Days delve deeper into your course, allowing you to take part in lectures and activities that you will experience as a student. They are designed specifically to give you a real insight into what you will do as a university student and get you started on the road to envisaging yourself at Cumbria. It’s a great opportunity for you to chat with our course teams so that you can get to know each other better, as well as meet fellow offer holders and connect with your potential classmates.

Open Days are held throughout the year for those who are exploring university for the first time and haven’t yet decided on their chosen course of study. You can, of course, attend an Open Day, but for the best experience as an offer holder, we recommend that you attend your bespoke Offer Holder Day as they are carefully thought out to give you a deeper experience of your course and prepare you for starting your studies. 

Don’t worry, we’ll let you know if you need to bring anything specific to your event. We recommend comfortable, casual clothing or appropriate outdoors wear if you’ll be taking part in outdoor activities. Family and friends are also more than welcome to attend with you, but in some sessions, we may need to restrict numbers for specific activities or if we are doing an activity which is based on peer-to-peer networking.

We will be posting our event programmes online in February 2025 so that you can see the full schedule for your Offer Holder Day. We’ll also be sharing more information via email to get you excited for your event. Keep an eye on your inbox so you don’t miss anything important, and also be sure to check your junk mail in case any of our correspondence has slipped in there!

Each event has different timings depending on what your course team are doing on the day, so we’ll let you know your start time via email. You’ll also be able to find this information in your online programme closer to the time. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to contact us through our Course Enquiry Centre: enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk.

Offer Holder Days are designed to get you excited to start your course, so they are primarily led by your course teams. However, there will also be an opportunity for you to speak to our Support Services one-to-one if you have any questions about student finance, accommodation, disability support, and more. 

After your course sessions, you'll be able to go on campus and on-site accommodation tours. If you are visiting one of our Carlisle campuses, you’ll also have the option to see our off-site accommodation, Denton Holme Student Village, which is just 10 minutes away by car.

You can get in touch with us through our Course Enquiry Centre for help regarding any of our offer holder events. If you need any guidance with your university offer, contact details for our Admissions team will be on your offer letter and any other correspondence you may have received from us.