Law Fair 2009

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If you are an employer please click here to go to the employers section of our website.

 

This fair is sponsored by Macfarlanes LLP

 

When will this event be taking place?   

Date: 28 October 2009
Times: Students who attend one of our preparatory workshops before the fair will be given a fair pass. This allows VIP entry for the first hour of the fair (from 1.30pm)

Normal entry times are from 2.30pm for City students and from 3pm for non-city students. The fair will close at 4.30pm. All attendees MUST bring valid student ID cards
Venue: Great Hall, City University main campus

Which organisations will be exhibiting?    

Organisations that have confirmed their attendance so far include: Advocates for International Development, AIRE Centre, Allen & Overy LLP, Bar Council, Blackstone Chambers, Chambers and Partners Publishing, Civil Service, Denton Wilde Sapte LLP, Free Representation Unit, Government Legal Service, KM Legal Advisory Limited, LawCareers.Net, Lawrence Graham LLP, Legal Services Commission, Lewis Silkin LLP, Linklaters LLP, Macfarlanes LLP, Ministry of Justice, Monckton Chambers, The City Law School, Prisoners Advice Service, PwC Legal, Travers Smith...

 

Download and read through the Law Fair Brochure 

 

Not sure how to approach the employers who'll be there? Don’t be stuck with nothing to say, check out our tips on how to prepare in order to make the most of this event.

Who can attend?   

The fair will be primarily aimed at our Law students but will be open to students from other courses as well, who are thinking of pursuing a career in law. Legal recruiters accept applications from candidates of any degree discipline and are actively pursuing a more diverse workforce.

 

Please note that from 3pm the fair will also be open to students and recent graduates from other UK institutions

 

Note that:

  • Students from other institutions MUST register at least 2 days before the event
  • Students from other institutions that have not registered in advance will NOT be allowed entry.
  • Students from other institutions MUST bring a valid student ID card
  • There will be security checks and bag searches

What can I gain by attending this fair?   

Career fairs provide an excellent avenue for obtaining information about different career fields, specific company culture and work opportunities.

You will be able to speak with HR representatives and graduate trainees on a more informal level to find out what employers expect from applicants and gain useful tips and advice for the application and selection process. This is a rare opportunity to meet with lots of companies within just a couple of hours and may well be your chance to make an impression on what could be your future employer.

 

Whether you are looking for a training contract, a pupillage, a summer internship, pro bono work or would just like learn more about legal career opportunities, come to the City Law Fair and you will definitely find something for you there!

Come along to the fair if you are...

  1. a final year student looking to apply for jobs in 2009/10.

  2. a first or second year student looking for placements and summer internships

  3. a postgraduate student looking for graduate schemes or roles that match your qualifications and experience.

  4. a student wanting to learn more about opportunities in the engineering, science and IT sectors

  5. a recent City graduate looking for an immediate or future job

      

    From 2-4pm, City University students and graduates can use the fair to get their CV checked and receive professional advice from our careers team. If you need us to review your CV and cover letter before the fair, please call 020 7040 8093 to book an appointment with a Careers Consultant.

    Do I need to register in advance?   

    Yes, this year you will need to register in advance by completing our online booking form.

    Regard this sign up as a commitment on your part. Sign up, turn up! Low/non attendance reflects negatively on the University, and effectively discourages companies from returning for other campus based events.

     

    Note that online booking for City students will close on 27/10/09 at 5pm. After this, you will be asked to register on the door. You MUST bring your student ID card.

     

    From 3pm the fair will also be open to students and recent graduates from other UK institutions

     

    Note that:

    • Students from other institutions MUST register at least 2 days before the event
    • Students from other institutions that have not registered in advance will NOT be allowed entry.
    • Students from other institutions MUST bring a valid student ID card
    • There will be security checks and bag searches

    What do I need to do before attending?   

We strongly encourage attendees to do some homework in advance.  It will look better to the recruiter if you can show you are interested enough to have done some research beforehand.  If you appear ill-informed you will not impress.

Learn how to present yourself to employers in the best way possible and get VIP entry for the first hour of the fair...   

    To help you make the most out of the Law Fair there will be workshops running prior to the event. If you attend one of these workshops, you will be given a VIP fair pass which allows exclusive entry for the first hour of ANY fair (from 1.30pm).

How to make the most of the Law Fair, 26/10/09, 12-1pm, BG03

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How to make the most of the Law Fair, 26/10/09, 1 -2pm, BG03

(University Building) - BOOK NOW!

Be prepared, Be professional...

Previous Law Fairs...   

Our 2008/09 fair saw a significant rise in employer numbers. Last year the event was attended by 29 organisations and approximately 500 students.

 

Organisations attended our 2008 fair: Allen & Overy LLP,  Blackstone chambers,  Denton Wilde Sapte ,  DMH Stallard, Dundas & Wilson LLP, EMW Law, Essex Court Chambers,  Eversheds , Free Representation Unit, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer,, Government Legal Service, Law Careers net , Laurence Graham LLP, Lewis Silkin, Linklaters, Lovells, Macfarlanes ,   Ministry of Justice, Mishcon de Reya Solicitors,Steeles Law,  Thomas Cooper, Travers Smith,PwC Legal,   Fox Williams and  Watson, Farley & Williams

Feedback from our previous events:

"Excellent eye opener"
"Excellent, nice to see SMEs"
"Had appropriate high street companies attending"

  

View pictures of our previous fairs at http://lawfaircityunilondon.blogspot.com