Festival of Law 2025
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Your Ultimate Law Events Hub
Breaking into the law profession can be daunting, but if you immerse yourself early through the right channels, you’ll gain a valuable advantage that can be the precursor to a promising career in law.
Case in point, participating in law events that provide you with opportunities to connect with the top law firms, industry professionals, and like-minded peers who share your background and ambitions.
Here’s a guide to the upcoming law events to broaden your horizons and help you find your place and community in the legal world as a Solicitor.
TRENDING IN Festival of Law 2025
targetjobs Law Events
Looking to attend one of our events?
Explore all upcoming law events from targetjobs.
Below you'll find the complete list of law events currently open for registration. If you're interested, make sure to secure your place soon!
A few hours of learning and making meaningful connections with the right people can be a pivotal moment for your future career in law. All you have to do is sign up and show up.
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Proud in Law
Our BRAND NEW event creating a legal sector where everyone’s authentic self is valued and empowered. This event is designed to support and celebrate students from the LGBTQIA+ community who are pursuing careers in law.
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Black Excellence in Law
Join us for another year of Black Excellence in the Legal Sector!
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Neurodiversity in Law
Neurodiversity in Law is back for its second year, championing Neurodiverse representation in the Legal Sector.
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Self-Made In Law
Self-Made in Law is back for another year, driving Social Mobility in the Legal Sector
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Law Firms
Meet all our Event Partners
Discover this year’s law event partners – connect with leading law firms and legal employers who are actively looking to engage with aspiring solicitors, trainee lawyers, and students interested in a career in law. These organisations are committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals through opportunities such as vacation schemes, training contracts, and skills development sessions. Whether you're at the start of your legal journey or preparing for applications, our event partners are here to offer guidance, insight, and career-launching opportunities.
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Previous targetjobs Law Events
A look back at our recent law events
Get a feel for what to expect by exploring highlights from past targetjobs law events. From panel discussions with top law firms to networking with peers and professionals, these snapshots capture the energy, insight, and opportunities that define our early careers events.
Discover more by clicking the images to visit our Flickr gallery.
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The UK's leading event for aspiring barristers
National Pupillage Fair 2025
Not sure if you want to go down the Solicitor route? Why not explore the Barrister pathway?
Hosted by targetjobs, the National Pupillage Fair is the UK’s largest event dedicated to aspiring barristers. It’s your chance to meet leading chambers, course providers, and legal professionals — all under one roof. Get expert advice on the application process, understand what life at the Bar is really like, and take the next step towards securing pupillage.
Kick-start your law career with expert advice
Explore our curated articles packed with insights, tips, and guidance to help you succeed in your journey to a legal career. Whether you're deciding between practice areas, preparing for applications, or navigating interviews, our advice hub has you covered.
‘Think commercial law; think Mayer Brown’: a guide to life in commercial law
You may have heard that commercial law offers great opportunities for aspiring solicitors – but what exactly does that mean? Georgia Stylianou, an associate at Mayer Brown, shares her essential insights into working life.
Be your best self in a law assessment centre group exercise
Most commercial law firms use assessment centres for vac scheme and training contract recruitment, and group exercises are often one of the elements of the day. Make sure you put forward your best self.
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