A focused session on what to expect in vacation scheme interviews and how to approach the most challenging questions. You’ll hear practical tips from people who’ve completed the process, along with guidance on what interviewers look for and how to make a strong impression.

A practical session led by Farhad Shahidi, Senior Associate in the Tax team, focusing on how to strengthen your legal drafting skills. The workshop will cover key principles, useful techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid, with clear guidance on improving clarity and precision in written work. The session ends with an open Q&A for attendees looking to deepen their understanding and build confidence in their drafting approach.

An online session from Watson Farley & Williams focused on helping candidates perform strongly in modern recruitment processes. The Early Careers team will share guidance on preparing for video interviews, approaching group exercises, case studies and presentations, and avoiding common mistakes. The session also includes a live Q&A for attendees to gain practical, insider tips on how to stand out during assessments.

Hear directly from trainees across Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Southampton as they discuss the application process, adapting to trainee life, regional differences, and building a professional network. Expect practical insight into seat rotations, client work and day-to-day life, plus a live Q&A.

A week-long online programme featuring talks, workshops, Q&As, written exercises from ULaw, an employability expo, and socials. Open to all students and designed to help you understand different practice areas and improve your employability. Participating firms include Akin, BCLP, Clyde & Co, Dentons, Macfarlanes, Osborne Clarke, Slaughter and May, Weil, and more.

A session with Law Training Centre designed to help you compare the SQE, CLC and CILEX pathways. It outlines how each route works, the types of roles they can lead to, and what to consider when deciding which qualification best matches your goals.

Join Celal Darioglu, future trainee at an elite U.S. law firm, for a masterclass on navigating assessment centre case studies. In this session, Celal will provide a comprehensive guide to excelling in case study exercises. He will walk you through the essential considerations to keep in mind, explain the key clauses you’re most likely to encounter, and demonstrate how to analyse and apply them with confidence and precision during a mock case study. Celal has completed multiple vacation schemes with elite U.S. law firms, built a TikTok platform with over 68,000 followers, and secured his training contract during his second year as a law undergraduate at the University of Nottingham.

Learn how to approach interviews with confidence as the Early Careers team shares the types of questions you might face, how to structure strong answers, and the key steps to prepare effectively.

Early careers teams and current legal apprentices from Bird & Bird, Eversheds Sutherland, Freshfields, Hogan Lovells and Pinsent Masons share practical tips on breaking into the profession through the apprenticeship route, including how to strengthen applications and navigate the process effectively.

An afternoon session at Addleshaw Goddard’s Aberdeen office exploring the firm’s rapid international growth, with lawyers discussing recent cross-border work and key commercial awareness trends. Includes a panel featuring a partner, legal director and trainee, plus networking with trainees and the early careers team.

An online open day offering insights into training and graduate opportunities at Farrer & Co, with an overview of the firm and guidance from the early careers team.

An in-person event featuring talks and a panel discussion with lawyers from Fried Frank, Mayer Brown and Reed Smith, plus a careers fair with early talent teams. Free to attend for students from all universities.

A virtual session offering insight into the daily life of solicitor apprentices at Freshfields. Current apprentices discuss their work in practice groups, how they balance university study with full-time work, and what the apprenticeship route is really like.

A series of online insight days offering an introduction to Clyde & Co, its practice areas and early careers pathways. Open to students and graduates, with sessions designed to help you understand the firm and its recruitment process.

A webinar exploring how leading City firms build inclusive networks and support communities within their organisations. Lawyers discuss initiatives that help trainees and associates feel a sense of belonging.

An in-person event giving you the chance to meet Osborne Clarke lawyers and partners, ask questions, and get a genuine feel for the firm. Includes a panel Q&A and informal networking with people from across the business.

A one-hour virtual session where A&O Shearman’s early careers team will break down exactly how to approach the application process for their Law Tech Graduate Programme. Recruiters will explain what they look for, how to tailor your answers, and the common pitfalls that weaken applications.

A virtual masterclass offering an inside look at what it’s like to work in employment law. Lawyers from Gateley Legal, Jones Day and Lewis Silkin will discuss the types of matters they handle — from workplace disputes and discrimination claims to contracts and regulatory compliance — and explain how recent legal and policy changes are shaping the field.