Applications open for LawCareersNetLIVE 2026

Dimitar Dimitrov is a content and engagement coordinator at LawCareers.Net

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Applications are now open for LawCareers.Net's exclusive careers conferences LawCaareersNetLIVE, sponsored by The University of Law, taking place in November and December later this year.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences are for aspiring lawyers who want to learn more about how to build a fulfilling career as a solicitor. The events are timed to maximise the benefit to students intending to apply for vacation schemes and training contracts in 2027.

The comprehensive programme features a mixture of panel discussions, workshops and networking – all aimed at providing first-hand insights into the work of a commercial solicitor and helping delegates learn from recruiters, trainees and partners at leading law firms.

The dates and locations of this year’s LawCareersNetLIVE events are:

• Manchester – Friday 27 November 2026; and
• London – Friday 4 December 2026; and

Applicants can apply for one LawCareersNetLIVE event. The programme is identical at both events and delegates should select the event that best suits them in terms of location and sponsor firms.

A range of top law firms, including Addleshaw Goddard, Bristows LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, Jones Day, Shoosmiths, Osborne Clarke LLP and many more, are sponsoring this year’s LawCareersNetLIVE conferences. They’ll be running their own individual practice area workshops and taking part in the panel discussions and networking sessions.

Previous firm-led workshop topics include banking, global disputes, real estate, environmental, social and governance, M&A insurance and asset finance.

Unsure if you should apply? Make sure to read ‘Four reasons to apply for LawCareersNetLIVE’.

The LawCareersNetLIVE events are open to all students and aspiring lawyers who’ve not yet secured a training contract, especially first and second-year law students and non-law students. Applications from law graduates, postgraduate students and career changers are also encouraged.

You can discover more about what we’re looking for in your application with this LCN Says: ‘Five tips for flawless LawCareersNetLIVE applications’.

Find out more about LawCareersNetLIVE via the LawCareersNetLIVE microsite and apply via the online application form.

Applications will close on Thursday 29 October 2026 but offers will be made on a rolling basis from early autumn, so we recommend getting your application in as early as possible. This year the first 100 successful applicants will be entered into a prize draw to receive a range of law firm prizes, including:

• one of two 30-minute mentoring sessions with Osborne Clarke (one with a lawyer, one with a recruiter);
• a three-day insight placement with Ward Hadaway;
• a guaranteed place on an exclusive workshop with Bristows; and
• a guaranteed place on RPC's London insight day.

Find out everything you need to know about the event by visiting the FAQ section of the LawCareersNetLIVE microsite.

We look forward to receiving your applications!