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The SQE balancing act: Funding, wellbeing and work experience - with BARBRI (virtual)

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Thursday 12 February, 4pm to 5:30pm

Designed to support aspiring solicitors as they navigate the practical challenges of funding the SQE, maintaining wellbeing, and securing qualifying work experience alongside their studies.

The event is informed by new research from BARBRI and Legal Cheek examining how the SQE is working five years after its roll-out. Drawing on responses from more than 500 candidates, the findings reveal a clear gap between exam readiness and workplace confidence, alongside persistent challenges around QWE, funding and work-life balance.

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Thursday 12 February, 4pm to 5:30pm, taking place virtually

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How to demonstrate your commercial awareness - with BPP - Legal Cheek

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Tuesday 10 February, 4pm to 6pm

Led by Anna Mee, head of law at BPP Manchester, the workshop will unpack what commercial awareness really means and provide practical advice on how to develop it and show it in applications and interviews.

Mee, who was formerly a solicitor specialising in M&A, private equity and public company advisory work, will also explore some of the key trends and issues shaping the legal sector and affecting law firms’ clients today.

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Tuesday 10 February, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

From day one, aspiring lawyers are told that commercial awareness is essential. But what does being commercially aware actually involve and how can students demonstrate it?

Join us on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 February for Legal Cheek's latest virtual careers event, held in partnership with BPP University Law School. Led by Anna Mee, head of law at BPP Manchester, the workshop will unpack what commercial awareness really means and provide practical advice on how to develop it and show it in applications and interviews.

Mee, who was formerly a solicitor specialising in M&A, private equity and public company advisory work, will also explore some of the key trends and issues shaping the legal sector and affecting law firms' clients today.

Following the workshop, there will be virtual networking with the BPP team for follow-up questions and further careers advice.

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How to demonstrate your commercial awareness - with BPP - Legal Cheek

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Tuesday 10 February, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually

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How to: Finding legal work experience | AllAboutLaw Events

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Tuesday 17th March, 13:00-14:00

Work experience is a crucial step towards a career in law, but it can be hard to know where to start. This workshop will explore the different opportunities available – from vacation schemes to pro bono work – and provide strategies for securing valuable experience that will strengthen your applications.

Key Topics Covered

Types of legal work experience opportunities

Strategies for securing valuable experience

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How to: Finding legal work experience

Explore law work experience options, from vacation schemes to pro bono work, and learn strategies to secure opportunities that boost your applications.

Secure your place

Event starts on Tuesday 17th March at 13:00 GMT

2026/03/17 13:00

Explore law work experience options, from vacation schemes to pro bono work, and learn strategies to secure opportunities that boost your applications.

What to Expect

Work experience is a crucial step towards a career in law, but it can be hard to know where to start. This workshop will explore the different opportunities available - from vacation schemes to pro bono work - and provide strategies for securing valuable experience that will strengthen your applications.

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University of Law

The University of Law is one of the UK's leading professional law schools, with an unrivalled reputation for innovation and excellence in legal learning. Our first-class global connections mean we're uniquely placed to help aspiring lawyers, business professionals and legal employers of all types achieve their ambitions. Our undergraduate courses in law, business, criminology, computer science and psychology have been specially designed to give you an exciting, practical academic experience, teaching you real-world skills so that you can achieve your ambitions. With our postgraduate law, business, psychology, computer science and education courses we strive to deliver outstanding academic and employment-focused education to help you hone your skills and graduate with the experience that will set you up for success.

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Tuesday 10th March, 11:00-12:00

Learn how to make your CV and cover letter stand out in the competitive legal market. This session will guide you through what top law firms look for, how to structure your applications, and common mistakes to avoid. You’ll leave with practical tips to showcase your skills and experience effectively.

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Thursday 5th March, 17:00-18:00

Effective research is a key differentiator in the legal recruitment process, yet many candidates struggle to go further than the firm's website. In this practical session, BPP's expert team will show you how to research with purpose and put this to work strengthening your applications.

During the workshop, you will learn:

What law firms expect candidates to know (and what they don't)

How to research a firm's practice areas, clients, culture, and strategy

Where to find reliable information

How to apply this knowledge to your applications

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How to do smarter research for stronger applications

Learn how to research firms effectively and impress at all stages, from application to interview.

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Event starts on Thursday 5th March at 17:00 GMT

2026/03/05 17:00

Learn how to research firms effectively and impress at all stages, from application to interview.

What to Expect

Do you find yourself wondering where to begin with researching law firms? Join BPP for an engaging session to help clarify how to conduct effective fact-finding without wasting your time.

Effective research is a key differentiator in the legal recruitment process, yet many candidates struggle to go further than the firm's website. In this practical session, BPP's expert team will show you how to research with purpose and put this to work strengthening your applications.

During the workshop, you will learn:

What law firms expect candidates to know (and what they don't)

How to research a firm's practice areas, clients, culture, and strategy

Where to find reliable information

How to apply this knowledge to your applications

You'll also have the chance to put forward any questions you may have, giving you the confidence and clarity to approach your applications.

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BPP University

With 30+ years' experience, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.

We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.

Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of 'legal' London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.

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Wednesday 28th January, 17:00-18:00

Join experts from BPP University for an online workshop tailored to help aspiring lawyers write applications to make sure you stand out in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Regardless of what stage you're at, this practical session will guide you through what recruiters are looking out for in top applicants.

You'll gain:

Clear insight into what makes a successful application

Practical tips for improving your writing

The opportunity to put forward your questions to people with years of application experience

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From draft to offer: application workshop

Learn how successful applicants secured offers with standout applications.

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Event starts on Wednesday 28th January at 17:00 GMT

2026/01/28 17:00

Learn how successful applicants secured offers with standout applications.

What to Expect

Join experts from BPP University for an online workshop tailored to help aspiring lawyers write applications to make sure you stand out in an increasingly competitive legal job market.

Regardless of what stage you're at, this practical session will guide you through what recruiters are looking out for in top applicants. The expert speakers from BPP will break down the elements of the application process and share proven strategies that have allowed their students to secure top law jobs.

You'll gain:

Clear insight into what makes a successful application

Practical tips for improving your writing

The opportunity to put forward your questions to people with years of application experience

Secure your place and take the next step in your legal career.

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BPP University

With 30+ years' experience, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.

We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.

Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of 'legal' London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.

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The Legal Cheek Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair 2026 

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Monday 23 March to Wednesday 25 March 2026 (with the Virtual Law Fair taking place 2-4pm on Tuesday 24 March).

It features a series of short talks, workshops and Q&As with lawyers from leading law firms, corresponding written exercises set by ULaw, as well as an employability expo and a virtual law fair featuring 25 leading firms.

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Monday 23 March until Wednesday 25 March 2026

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Start your legal career with SPARK — with Clifford Chance

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Thursday 22 January, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, taking place virtually

Please note this event is exclusively for first year law students on a three-year degree and penultimate year non-law students.

The event will explore Clifford Chance SPARK, the firm’s award-winning opportunity for exceptional first year law students on a three-year degree, second year law students on a four-year degree and penultimate year non-law students.

SPARK has been developed from a one-week internship to a nine-month programme delivered across two academic years, designed to give participants a deeper insight into Clifford Chance’s work, as well as helping them to strengthen their legal knowledge, commercial awareness and core business skills.

On the agenda:
3:30-3:40pm – Early talent welcome
3:40-4pm – Partner welcome
4-4:20pm – What does a deal involve?
4:20-4:50pm – Panel with trainees and SPARK alumni
4:50-5:30pm – Networking in breakout rooms with early talent, trainees and future trainees (including SPARK alumni)

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Thursday 22 January, 3:30pm to 5:30pm, taking place virtually

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Inner Temple - Insight Preston: Becoming a Barrister

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Tuesday 24th February, 6-7.30pm (drinks reception 7.30-8.30pm)

Hear from the Inner Temple Outreach team about the Inn's scholarships and hear from a panel of practising barristers and judges about their journey to the Bar. There is also a networking reception, where you can interact with barristers, judges and other aspiring barristers. This event is completely free of charge and is in person in Preston. There are other dates and locations available too.

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Insight Preston: Becoming a Barrister – venue tbc, Tue 24 Feb 2026 - Hear from the Inner Temple Outreach team about the Inn’s scholarships and hear from a panel of practising barristers and judges about their journey to the Bar. There is also a networking reception, where you can interact with barristers, judges and other aspiring barristers. This event is comp…

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Some ideas for virtual and in-person legal events you could attend listed below.

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This psychometric test is used by some law firms - defo one to get used to before you do it for real!

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Practise the Watson Glaser for free. Boost your chances of securing a training contract with a top law firm in the UK!

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Key Deadlines: Insight events, mini pupillage applications, training contract applications, open days....

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Key Deadlines: Insight events, mini pupillage applications, training contract applications, open days....

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This list is AMAZING! Do remember though, smaller local firms probably won't all be listed so you still need to search things out yourself too!

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Need to boost your CV? Complete a virtual internship

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Job simulations replicate work at top companies, and connect students to the companies themselves. In only 5-6 hours, learn relevant tools and skills necessary to complete tasks that replicate an employee’s work day.

No applications or experience required

Learn highly relevant skills in your own time, at your own pace

There is also a choice of different legal related internships on https://www.theforage.com/simulations?careers=law too.

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AllAboutLaw virtual academy - supporting you through legal sector application processes

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Access videos, practice assessment and more:

https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/academy

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Connor O'Riley and Aaron Taylor are the 2025/26 Careers and Education Representatives for the Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division (merseysidejld.com).

MJLD organises career talks, social events and much more that are targeted at both our student, and young professional network.

Membership is free to sign up and you will receive access to their monthly newsletters which details current news within the MJLD, and you can also find out more through their Linkedin or Instagram @merseyside_jld.

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What is MJLD?

The Merseyside JLD is an independent association affiliated to the National JLD. It strives to provide an educational and professional support network for young lawyers in the Merseyside region and is equipped to represent the views and opinions of its members on a national level.

As a committee, the Merseyside JLD provides a wide range of services, including networking opportunities through its social and sporting events, educational talks and seminars, work experience and charity fundraising. The Merseyside JLD encourages members, irrespective of age or qualification status, to participate in all that it has to offer.

The Merseyside JLD encourages members, irrespective of age or qualification status, to participate in all that it has to offer. With the help of sponsors, many of the Merseyside JLD events are free of charge and provide a fantastic opportunity for junior lawyers to become involved in the wider Merseyside legal community. These events also provide scope for sponsors looking to target legal professionals in the area.

Membership is free and open to:

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For advice about legal sector careers, commercial awareness and more, visit this site for loads of useful links!

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The Inns of Court offer tours. Usually these occur Monday - Friday, and you need to book in advance. The link attached will take you to Gray's offer (currently in-person or virtual) and their booking form but check out what the other 3 Inns of Court have to offer too!
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An excellent opportunity for you to visit the Inn and ask any questions you may have relating to a career at the Bar.

Tours are currently being held online and in person. Please see our Covid-19 page for the latest updates on the Inn's response in relation to the Covid-19 virus (Coronavirus).

Tours for prospective students are run by the Education Department and are free to attend.

Tours cover:

your steps to a career at the Bar (from university through to tenancy)

the Inn's scholarships available to you and how and when to apply

joining the Inn

your life at the Inn including Qualifying Sessions

a walk around the estate including a brief history of the Inn

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An excellent opportunity for you to visit the Inn and ask any questions you may have relating to a career at the Bar. Tours are currently being held online and in person. Please see our Covid-19 page for the latest updates on the Inn's response in relation to the Covid-19 virus (Coronavirus).

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Click the pics or links to go to event booking pages - a purple background means Edge Hill exclusive!

General info for the first few boxes, events promos after the next picture of me!

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Websites to check out events in the legal field - a starting point!

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Websites to check out events in the legal field - a starting point!

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Edge Hill Exclusive events (purple background below)

https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diary

https://www.bpp.com/events (includes workshops that book up quickly!)

https://www.law.ac.uk/events/ (search 'postgraduate' events)

https://www.legalcheek.com/events/

Aspiring solicitors seek to increase diversity in legal professions. If eligible, register with them to access their fab mentoring schemes and events!

Events with the four Inns of Court - see the end of this page for a link to each Inn of Court - some have more events open to undergraduates than others.

https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/events - their digital campus has virtual sessions most days of the week, every week! Also check out their AllAboutLaw Diversity Programme for eligibility. AllAboutLaw also have a handy timeline for legal careers to plan by too.

https://www.legalcheek.com/key-deadlines-calendar/ (Insight events are included in this list which also displays vacation schemes and mini pupillage deadlines for the larger firms/chambers)

NB: Don't forget the EHU Thrive Fund. If you are eligible, you can access up to £1000 for career-enhancing projects, events or opportunities that will enhance the development of your graduate attributes.