Running for over 20 years, the National Law Fair is an important event for firms and prospective trainee solicitors alike.
about National Law Fair
Our long-established National Law Fair will take place on 11 September at our London Moorgate campus and provides an excellent opportunity for you to improve your chance of securing a training contract or Qualifying Work Experience.
This year’s exhibitors include:
Please see below for a full list of the exhibitors attending.
Attended by a wide range of law firms and recruiters, you’ll have the opportunity to speak to a variety of employers about their training opportunities. All exhibiting firms will be offering advice on their recruitment process, including work placements and training contracts.
To ensure you get the most out of your day and valuable time with the leading law firms, there will be several booking slots throughout the afternoon. Use the button link below to select your preferred time slot and secure your spot at the National Law Fair.
Exhibitors Section
Prepare for the National Law Fair by reading our top tips and researching the confirmed exhibitors in advance.
Exhibitors
Confirmed exhibitors for September 2024 include:
- CMS
- Reed Smith
- Stevens & Bolton
- Wilkie, Farr and Gallagher
- Gateley
- Legal Cheek
- Hill Dickinson
- Howard Kennedy
- Shakespeare Martineau
- Jones Day
- BP Collins
- William Sturges
- Wedlake Bell
- Stephenson Harwood
- Nockolds
- Hugh James
- Thomson, Snell & Passmore
With more firms to be confirmed.
How to succeed at the law fair
Approaching Firms
- There may be some last-minute changes, so use the event programme to select the firms you want to speak to.
- It's a good idea to practise on firms that aren't your first choice and tackle your favourites when you feel ready.
- Try to be yourself - remember firms are looking for potential not perfection, and above all, someone who shows a genuine interest in their firm and its business.
- Be sure to mention in any applications that you spoke to someone from the firm at the National Law Fair.
Preparing for the law fair
To make a positive impression, you will need to ensure you have prepared thoroughly. Not all firms are the same and you should use the National Law Fair to get a feel for the culture and differences in each firm. You will also be able to find out about the type of training you will undergo as a trainee and the range of opportunities on offer once you have qualified.
- Look at the list of firms exhibiting to find out who is going to be there. Do they provide the kind of training contract or qualifying work experience and the career you want? Do you fit their requirements? And if not, what else can you offer to offset this?
- Research the firms before you arrive. Read their brochures or visit their websites. Find out the areas of practice they cover, who their recent clients are and try to build an idea of their culture. Would they be especially interested in your degree subject or your prior experience? Maybe your previous career gives you an insight into the firm's business and an understanding of their clients' needs?
- Look out for articles in the business or legal press about the firms you intend to see. Visit the websites of the weekly press such as The Lawyer, The Law Society's Gazette, Legal Week and The Times law section (published on Tuesdays) for more information.
- Find out about the work the firms have been involved in. When speaking to the firms, show you already know something about them - for example their areas of work, strengths, branch locations, number of trainees they recruit each year and so on.
Exhibitors
If you are a law firm interested in exhibiting at the event, please email [email protected] and the team will get back to you as soon as possible.