Preparing mature students and career changers for the solicitors' profession

The Law Society is fully committed to attracting the most able candidates into the legal profession and to promoting equality at all stages.  As part of its drive to promote diversity at entrance level, the Law Society has developed an exciting careers event to offer advice and support to mature students and/or career changers aspiring to become solicitors.

A panel of top employers will offer essential advice to help you identify key skills that can be transferred to the legal profession and thereby increase your chances of securing a training contract.

You will also have the opportunity to put your questions to trainees and qualified lawyers who have already made the switch successfully during a fast-paced networking session.

Programme

15.00 - 15.30 Registration

15.30 - 15.35 Welcome and introduction

15.35 - 16.00 Training routes to qualification

• Important time limits with your law qualifications
• The graduate diploma in law
• The legal practice course
• The costs involved and other key considerations.

16.00 - 16.25 Application process

• Application forms/CV's and key deadlines
• What makes mature applicants attractive to employers in the legal sector?
• Making the most of your transferrable skills.

16.25 - 16.55 Careers as a City lawyer

16.55 - 17.20 Careers with the Government Legal Service

17.20 - 17.30 Refreshments

17.30 - 18.00 Panel session
Panelists share their experiences of taking the plunge

18.00 - 18.10Refreshments

18.10 - 20.00 Speed networking
An opportunity to chat with representatives from firms and organisations, participants include: DLA Piper, Fladgate, the Government legal service, Hogan Lovells, Kaplan Law School, Nabarro, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Peters & Peters

Who should attend?

The event is FREE and open to all students who meet the following criteria:

• Delegates who are currently in employment and are giving serious thought to re-training as a solicitor
• Mature undergraduates or legal practice course or graduate diploma in law students.

Please note that this event is unsuitable for lawyers with an overseas qualification who are considering taking the Qualified Lawyer Transfer Scheme.

Delegate places are very limited. If you are unable to attend, having booked a place then please e-mail:  [email protected] so we can allocate your place to someone on the waiting list.

Book online.