At each law fair there will be representatives from both our Emerging Talent Team and trainee solicitors. Despite being virtual, law fairs are still a fantastic opportunity to meet our people and learn more about our culture, areas of work and application process. We look forward to meeting you at the following law fairs this year:
King's College London - 19 October 2020
Queen Mary University of London - 19 October 2020
London School of Economics – 20 October 2020
Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair (Scotland) - 20 October 2020
University of Kent - 20 October 2020
University of Bristol – 21 October 2020
University of Manchester – 22 October 2020
University of Sheffield – 26 October 2020
University of Warwick – 27 October 2020
University of Liverpool – 3 November 2020
University of Birmingham – 11 November 2020
University of Durham – 17 November 2020
Lancaster University – 25 November 2020
LawCareers.Net LIVE – 27 November 2020
Our top tips for virtual fairs
Don't be put off by the virtual nature! It is great to come ready with some knowledge about the firm you are speaking to, but equally they will not expect you to be an expert and will appreciate that this is ultimately your opportunity to learn more about them.
Try to use your video when speaking to each firm as it will help you to develop rapport. There will always be the option to use the chat function if you need to.
Be professional and if you have booked a time slot, don’t be late! Treat it like a formal meeting, would you be late or not turn up to an interview? Be conscious of what impression this might give.
Have a few questions written down in advance so that you get the most out of your time with each firm. These for example might be narrowed down to culture, practice areas, opportunities for secondments (client and/or international), challenges the firm might be facing etc.
A final tip – always ask whether it is best to apply for a vacation scheme or a direct training contract. Firms will have different approaches and may recruit more trainees through one specific route.
