Choosing which firms to apply to for a training contract is not a simple process and should involve extensive research. There are a number of major firms which operate across large swathes of the United Kingdom (and beyond) and across a number of offices. Their practices usually encompass a wide variety of work and attract a wide variety of clients, meaning that they are extremely attractive to recruits who seek a range of experience in their careers. But choosing between them is easier said than done and requires careful consideration.
If you are considering becoming a lawyer – and especially if you are a law student about to start your second year or a non-law student commencing your final year – you need to up your game over the coming months if you are going to fulfil your potential. Some of the questions you might want to ask yourself are:
- Have you got what it takes to be a top lawyer?
- Do you want unrivalled, in-depth access to top firms?
- Do you want to observe what lawyers really do?
- Do you want to hear the stories of successful lawyers?
- Do you want to know what recruiters really think?
- Do you want to make your CV look better to firms?
- Do you need a way to stand out?
- Are you ready to grab an opportunity to succeed?
If the answer to most of the above is ‘YES!’, then the NationalLawLIVE event in December is for you.
NationalLawLIVE is a full-day, full-immersion exercise in ensuring that you are the type of candidate who has the knowledge, connections and technique to win a training contract at a top firm. You will meet and interact with lawyers and recruiters, hear their stories and advice, and gain a unique insight into how the business of law really works.
Selection for the event is a competitive process, just like getting a training contract. Receiving an invitation to attend one of our events shows that you are on the right track.
The top national firms sponsoring this year’s event are:
- BLM
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
- DWF LLP
- Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
- Osborne Clarke LLP
- Shoosmiths
- Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP
Here’s what some of the delegates from last year’s event had to say:
"The NationalLawLIVE event was an invaluable way to gain insight into the sponsor firms in terms of the work they do and, more importantly, what they look for in candidates. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to enhance their training contract applications."
GDL student
"NationalLawLIVE was hugely beneficial in many ways: time spent speaking to fellow students was great for creating a network of like-minded people outside of your law course; the workshop sessions were good for teamwork and making yourself stand out from the crowd; and the panel Q&A sessions covered a spectrum of commercial issues, including new ways in which to answer application questions that concerned some of the topics."
Second-year law undergraduate
"I really enjoyed my time at NationalLawLIVE; it helped me to understand what firms are looking for and how to answer some of the tougher interview questions."
Second-year law undergraduate
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