In this webinar we discuss what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services. Find out which areas are covered under financial services, what it’s like to practise within the financial industry and the type of clients you will be dealing with.

Gain an insight into life as a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. From managing your own cases to contributing to multi-million pound claims, the level of responsibility you take on helps shape your career.

The graduate recruitment team go the extra mile with their recruitment process. They are always on hand to answer questions via various forms of media and make receiving an offer all the more rewarding with special, personal touches.

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to trainees from Addleshaw Goddard, Shoosmiths and Watson Farley & Williams LLP about how students should go about researching a law firm and its culture before applying.

In this video I discuss how networking can help you prepare for your pupillage applications. Networking is essential for the aspiring barrister so make sure you’re getting the most out of it by watching this video!

At our LawCareersNetLIVE London event on 1 December 2023, the panel of trainee solicitors provided insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like and their advice for prospective candidates.

In this video I discuss what you should expect from the 12 mandatory Qualifying Sessions that you must complete in order to get called to the Bar and how to get the most out of them. 

Every application must be targeted to a specific firm, so in-depth research of that firm is crucial.

LawCareersNetLIVE is a one-day student careers conference taking place in London and Manchester at the end of the year. Here's what some of last year's delegates had to say about last year's conferences.

There are many different ways to volunteer with Advocate.

King’s College London Bar & Mooting Society explain how they won 'Best society for aspiring barristers', sponsored by Coram Chambers, at the 2025 Student Law Society Awards.

They really listen and take into account your own wishes, strengths and qualities as a trainee, and have a vision for you at the firm that tends to wholly match your own.

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to work in Intellectual Property (IP).

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to recruiters from Baker McKenzie, Cooley (UK) LLP and Trowers & Hamlins LLP about what makes applications stand out to them.

The Trust works with young people aged 13 to 30; it enables them to move into work, education or training with its financial support and programmes.

LawCareers.Net spoke to Josh, a GDL student who has secured a training contract with a magic circle firm, about his application experiences and converting to law.

In this webinar, sponsored by Shoosmiths, we run through what you need to know as a non-law student, how to demonstrate transferable skills and application tips.

Graduate Recruitment and Development Manager Mel Brooking of Nabarro LLP offers useful insight into how to impress on what is essentially a three-week interview.

Matt Broadbent sets out the key skills that law firms look for in candidates and how to demonstrate them through your job history and experiences.

A Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, this charity seeks to support the role of social entrepreneurs through funding and practical guidance.