Career events

This LawCareers.Net masterclass will cover the basics of launching a legal career, including what you should do in the first year of university, how to research and apply to future employers, and practical advice for getting work experience.

We would like to welcome you to the first event of our three-part Behind the Scenes webinar series!

We would like to welcome you to the second event of our three-part Behind the Scenes webinar series!

Join us at Queen’s University Autumn Careers Fair where you can meet representatives of the Belfast office and answer any questions you have about our Belfast training contract, application process, the work we do and more! Queen’s students are required to sign up via their university events platform.

The afternoon features a series of careers and commercial awareness workshops delivered by top law firms as well as a careers fair featuring early talent and graduate recruitment teams. You’ll have the opportunity to meet representatives of the Manchester office and answer any questions about our Manchester training contract, application process, the work we do and more!  

Breaking into the legal profession is competitive — but with the right insight and preparation, you can set yourself apart. In this session, graduate recruitment experts from top law firms share what they really look for in applications, interviews, and candidates.

Join us at Ulster University’s Law Careers Fair where you can meet representatives of the Belfast office and answer any questions you have about our Belfast training contract, application process, the work we do and more! Queen’s students are required to sign up via their university events platform.

In this panel, we move beyond the initial push for representation to explore how firms are evolving their inclusion strategies to focus on progression, retention, and real cultural change. We’ll discuss the next phase of D&I in law: accountability, allyship that drives results, and the role of underrepresented lawyers in shaping firm culture and leadership.

Join us at Cardiff University’s Law Fair where you can meet representatives of the Cardiff office and answer any questions you have about our Cardiff training contract, application process, the work we do and more! Cardiff students are required to sign up via their university events platform.

Looking to build your commercial awareness? Want to get ahead in this key skill, but not sure where to start?

We would like to welcome you to the first event of our three-part Behind the Scenes webinar series!

Want to learn more about a Training Contract in Belfast at Lewis Silkin LLP? 

This panel is part of Open University’s flagship event, CareersFest 25, where you’ll have the exciting opportunity to connect with a range of law firms/in -house legal teams and gain valuable insights into the legal profession. Whether you're aiming for a career in law or just exploring your options, this event is your gateway to a successful legal career. Open University students are required to sign up via their university events platform.

We would like to welcome you to the second event of our three-part Behind the Scenes webinar series!

We would like to welcome you to the final event of our three-part Behind the Scenes webinar series!

Join us for a raw, unfiltered discussion of what it means to belong to an ethnic minority group in the legal profession today. Our panellists - lawyers from across the legal industry - will share their personal journeys, reflecting on how their heritage and background have shaped their path into and through the world of law.

We would like to welcome you to this webinar dedicated to the infamous subject of commercial awareness.

When most people think of commercial law, they picture London skyscrapers and international mega-deals - but there’s a vibrant legal world beyond the capital. National law firms, often headquartered or spread across key UK cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, offer top-tier legal work, diverse client bases, and deeply embedded community relationships.

Want to learn more about a Training Contract at Lewis Silkin LLP?