Past Event
Explore the Law Careers Insight Event 26th November 2025
Career opportunities in law for students with disabilities.
Top global law firms are seeking sharp legal minds to tackle complex challenges and meet the diverse needs of their clients.
If you are a high-achieving undergraduate or graduate with a disability or long-term health condition and have a passion for pursuing an exciting career in law, join us at our unique Explore the Law careers insight event on the 26th November 2025.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with leading global law firms including Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters and Mayer Brown and gain invaluable insights into careers in commercial law.
Attending will give you the opportunity to:
- Discover exciting career opportunities with leading employers
- Gain clarity on when, what, and how to share your disability with confidence
- Learn about the workplace support and adjustments available to help you thrive
- Uncover the unique strengths and skills your disability has helped you develop
- Participate in application and recruitment skills sessions
- Build your network and connect with inclusive, disability-confident employers
“As a result of attending the Explore the Law Careers Events, I had never realised that all the skills I’ve acquired through adapting to my disability are exactly what elite law firms are looking for in applicants. This is the most significant take-away from the event for me!” Oliver, University of Oxford
Eligibility
This event is open to undergraduates and graduates with a disability or long-term condition including, but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.
Ideally you will:
- Have a strong academic track record
- Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration.
- Have an interest in pursuing a legal career in commercial law, ideally with one of the participating firms.
- Students studying for a Masters or PHD are also welcome to apply.
Event details:
When: Wednesday 26th November, 10.30am to 3.45pm
Where: Central London (Travel expenses up to £70 will be reimbursed.)
Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 21st November
