Preparing for a legal career in the age of AI: LawCareers.Net and The University of Law masterclass

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How is AI really being used in the legal sector, and why does it matter for your applications, skills and future career?

Join LawCareers.Net, The University of Law, Michelmores and Shoosmiths for an exclusive virtual masterclass designed to help aspiring lawyers cut through the digital noise and understand the realities of AI in law. This practical, insight-led session will explore how AI is already shaping legal work, how firms are approaching new technologies and what students need to know to stay competitive.

What you’ll learn

The session will begin with presentations from The University of Law associate professor of legal technology Patrick Grant and careers manager Amy Walker. They’ll break down:

• AI in the legal profession (reality check): what AI can and can’t realistically do, how it’s actually affecting legal roles and why law firms still value human judgement and critical thinking; and
• AI in applications and recruitment: how to use AI to support your applications without harming your chances of success, where candidates go wrong and what ethical, best-practice use looks like to recruiters.

You’ll then hear from a panel of law firm representatives and an employability expert who’ll discuss:

• how law firms are adapting to and implementing new technologies into daily work;
• what recruiters look for in future trainees and their advice for using AI in applications; and
• how candidates can demonstrate commercial awareness and other key skills in an AI-driven profession.

The panellists are:

• Samantha Hope – senior emerging talent manager, Shoosmiths
• Alice Mackereth – trainee solicitor, Michelmores (on secondment in the AI project team)
• Amy Walker – careers manager, The University of Law

The masterclass will conclude with an interactive Q&A session – the perfect opportunity to ask your questions about AI and its impact on your future legal career.

Register for this event now!