Explore the Law Careers Insight Event 26th November 2024

Legal careers for students with disabilities

Global law firms are looking for sharp legal minds to solve complex problems and represent the needs of their diverse client base.

If you are a high performing undergraduate with a disability or long-term health condition who wants to pursue an exciting career in law, join us at our unique Explore the Law careers insight event on the 26^th November 2024.

This is a unique opportunity to meet global law firms including A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells, Kennedys, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters, Mayer Brown and White & Case and gain a real insight into commercial law careers.

Attending will enable you to:

• Learn how to positively position your disability: identifying your ‘plus’
• Hear from our panellists about how they manage their disability in the workplace
• Understand the importance of disability in the legal sector
• Learn how to positively disclose your disability and request support
• Participate in confidence building and motivation sessions
• Expand your network with disability inclusive law firms

Meet the firms:

“It was fantastic to attend a disability focussed event that gave true advice and assistance on how to help traverse the barriers that are in place for us. By seeing a range of disabled people that have made it into our chosen profession, it is definitely inspiring, and a confidence boost that we can make it too.” Michael, University of Law.

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 careers in commercial law, ideally with one of the participating firms.

Students studying for a Masters of PHD are also welcome to apply.

When and where

Tuesday 26^th November, 1.30pm to 6.30pm

Location: Central London

Travel expenses up to £70 will be reimbursed.

Thank you for your interest in Explore the Law 2024.

Applications have now closed.