Sunset reflection on skyscraper facade with text: Law Fair

Law Fair

Wednesday, 9 October, 11:00-14:00, Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

11:00-14:00 Recruitment Fair
14:00-15:00 Bonus Event: Legal Careers Beyond Scotland Panel

Fancy being a real-life Olivia Pope? Atticus Finch? Woo Young-woo? Perry Mason? (If you haven’t heard of them, you’ve got some new material for your watchlist.)

The world of law offers a diverse range of opportunities with firms—big and small—and other impactful organisations.

Explore what this fascinating sector can offer you and learn how to law-nch your career at the Law Fair, open to all students.

At the fair, you can:

  • chat with representatives from firms and organisations of all shapes and sizes
  • explore graduate roles, traineeships and internships
  • get first-hand insight at a panel session and a talk
  • receive valuable career advice
  • enter to win Daft Friday tickets, GlasGLOW tickets or Deliveroo vouchers

Grab your figurative briefcase and sign up now!

Access buddy support for the fair

If you'd like a buddy to navigate the fair with you or need some extra support, our Peer Career Supporters are happy to help! You can book an appointment in advance on Glasgow Careers or find us at the fair for more information.

Let us know how we can support you!

Tuesday, 8 October, 09:30-10:30, Get That Traineeship!

Get That Traineeship!

Tuesday, 8 October, 09:30-10:30, Online, Zoom

We know that finding and securing a traineeship in order to qualify as a solicitor can be challenging—and we're here to help!

Join Megan McDonald (Law Society of Scotland) and Daniel Mitchell (UofG Careers, Employability & Opportunity) at this workshop for some practical information and advice on how you can find a traineeship. They'll cover:

  • the types of employers that people typically train with
  • how you can find the right employer for you
  • the importance of placements and work experience
  • specific traits and attributes that employers look for
  • tips for your applications

This session will also include top tips on how best to present yourself to legal employers ahead of the Law Fair on Wednesday, 9 October.

Sign up now!

Wednesday, 9 October, 11:00-14:00, Exhibitors at the fair

The following organisations have confirmed their attendance:

Last updated Friday, 20 September.

Wednesday, 9 October, 14:00-15:00, Legal Careers Beyond Scotland Panel

Legal Careers Beyond Scotland Panel

Wednesday, 9 October, 14:00-15:00, Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel

After the Law Fair, join Daniel Mitchell (UofG, Careers, Employability & Opportunity) and representatives from A&O Shearman, Pinsent Masons and Covington & Burling LLP who'll give you valuable insights, information and advice about starting your career in the legal sector beyond Scotland.

You'll hear first-hand from these experts about the recruitment process, their career journey to date and what a "typical" working day might look like.

Daniel will quiz our guests on topics such as the SQE and how to build commercial awareness—and you'll have the opportunity to get your questions answered on the day too.

You do not need to register for this panel session. Admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

Fair guide

Download the Law Fair 2024 Guide for event details, exhibitor information and tips and tricks to make the most of your visit.

Know before you go: How to prepare and make the most of a careers fair

Know before you go: How to prepare and make the most of a careers fair

Never been to a careers fair? Not sure how to prepare or what to do when you arrive? Read this article from Careers Advisor Aaron to learn how you make the most of the event.

Read now!

Photography and filming

Photography and filming will be taking place at this event. To learn more about how we process your personal data related to this, see our privacy notices.

Accessibility

We aim to ensure that people have equal access to public events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact Jo MacDonald or 0141 330 5647 with your request by 17:00, Wednesday, 25 September, so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.

Student conduct

All students registering for and attending this event should ensure they have read our Statement of Service which includes our Code of Conduct.