Join Legal Cheek and The University of Law for an in-person Secrets to Success event in Exeter, featuring lawyers from Ashfords, Michelmores and Trowers & Hamlins. Speakers will share their career journeys, discuss key commercial awareness themes, and offer advice on securing training contracts. The event concludes with networking over drinks and snacks with lawyers, trainees and graduate recruitment teams.

Join LawCareersNet for a masterclass on innovation and the future of law, sponsored by Dentons and White & Case. The session explores how law firms are adapting to technological change, including the use of AI and evolving business models, and what this means for aspiring lawyers. Hear from practitioners about future trends, the skills needed to succeed in a changing profession, and take part in an interactive Q&A.

This practical workshop focuses on two stages that often catch candidates out: situational judgement tests and video interviews. Led by Ronak Rodrigues, future trainee at Stephenson Harwood, the session is split into two parts. The first half breaks down how situational judgement tests are designed, what firms are actually assessing, and how to approach scenarios logically rather than guessing. The second half focuses on video interviews, covering common question types and how to deliver clear, structured answers under time pressure. The session is aimed at students and graduates preparing for vacation scheme or training contract assessments who want a practical understanding of how to perform well across both stages.

Join Shoosmiths for a Virtual Insight Evening focused on training contracts in England and Scotland. Learn about the firm’s training structure, application process and what life is like as a trainee, with insights from lawyers, trainees and the early talent team, plus opportunities to ask questions.

Join Clifford Chance for ACCESS, a two-year development programme for Year 12 (or equivalent) students designed to widen access to the legal profession. The programme offers insight into legal careers, skill-building opportunities, and support with confidence and commercial awareness, with both paid and unpaid elements and financial assistance to remove cost barriers. Successful participants receive guidance on applying to the firm’s SPARK programme, which may lead to a training contract interview. Applications close on 23 February 2026.

Join Legal Cheek and The University of Law for an in-person Secrets to Success event in Nottingham, featuring lawyers from Eversheds Sutherland, Shoosmiths and Gateley. Speakers will share their career journeys, discuss key commercial awareness topics, and offer advice on securing training contracts. The event concludes with networking over drinks and snacks with lawyers, trainees and graduate recruitment teams.

Join LawCareersNet and BPP University for a masterclass on demonstrating legal skills through work experience. Learn how to identify transferable skills from legal and non-legal roles, frame your experience effectively, and link it to the competencies law firms value in applications. The session focuses on turning everyday experience into strong evidence for recruitment processes.

Join Limitless, a programme designed to introduce Year 12 students to the legal profession through monthly skills workshops, networking opportunities and a two-day work shadowing experience at a leading law firm. The programme focuses on developing key skills for a career in law and is open to Year 12 students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and/or Black heritage who meet the academic and availability criteria. Applications for the 2026 cohort open in March 2026.

Join Lewis Silkin for a four-day work experience programme offering insight into commercial law and professional services. The programme includes skills workshops on applications, CVs, networking and interviews, followed by time shadowing team members in areas of interest. With a focus on transferable skills, the scheme is suitable for students interested in both legal and business services careers.