Self-Made in Law 2026

Connect with leading law firms, build your professional network and gain the skills, confidence and insights needed to succeed in the legal profession.

Why attend Self-Made in Law?

A successful legal career should be accessible to talented students from every background. Self-Made in Law connects ambitious future lawyers with leading  firms that are committed to improving social mobility and broadening access to the profession.

The event provides a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, develop key employability skills and build valuable connections with trainess, associates, parteners and graduate recruiters from top law firms.

Whether you are considering a training contract, preparing applications for vacation schemes or simply exploring your options within law, you'll leave with greater confidence and a clearer understanding of how to achieve your career goals.

What you'll gain from attending

Make connections with law firms face-to-face

Build meaningful connections with trainess, associates, parteners and graduate recruiters from firms actively investing in social mobility and diverse talent.

Develop skills for recruitment success

Participate in interactive workshops designed to strengthen the skills firms value throughout the application and assessment process.

Experience a mock assessment centre

Gain first-hand experience of assessment activities and understand what recruiters are looking for when evaluating candidates.

Learn from inspiring professionals

Hear from legal professionals who have successfully navigated their own career journeys and gain practical advice on overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Build your confidence

Develop the knowledge and confidence needed to approach applications, interviews and networking opportunities more effectively.

Expand your professional network

Meet like-minded students from across the UK and establish valuable relationships with future firms and industry professionals.

Who should attend?

Self-Made in Law is open to students who are predicted to achieve a 2:1 degree classification or above and who identify with one or more of the following backgrounds:

• First generation university students
• Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds
• Students who attended state schools
• Students eligible for free school meals
• Students from areas with low progression into higher education
• Students who have experienced barriers to accessing professional careers

The event is suitable for students from all degree disciplines and year groups who are interested in pursuing a career in law.

What to expect

The day combines practical skills development, firm engagement and networking opportunities designed to help attendees better understand legal careers and prepare for future recruitment processes.

Activities throughout the day include:

• Interactive icebreakers
• Assessment centre exercises
• Employer-led skills workshops
• Career insight sessions
• Networking opportunities
• Panel discussions with legal professionals
• Professional development activities