Tuesday 4 June, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Leeds

Legal Cheek is coming to Leeds for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Tuesday 4 June at ULaw’s Leeds campus, and features lawyers from Eversheds Sutherland, Pinsent Masons and Shoosmiths, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

Speakers

• Emmanuelle Turner, associate at Eversheds Sutherland
• Christopher Graham, legal director at Pinsent Masons
• Nick Taylor, associate at Shoosmiths
• Matthew Tomlinson, campus dean at The University of Law and former associate at DLA Piper and Addleshaw Goddard

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s striking Leeds campus, located in the heart of the city centre with a dramatic glazed frontage, high specification interior and roof terrace offering panoramic views of Leeds’ skyline.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the speakers.

Thursday 29 February, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Nottingham

Legal Cheek is coming to Nottingham for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Thursday 29 February at ULaw’s Nottingham campus, and features lawyers from Shoosmiths and Gateley, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Helen Webster, legal director and regional training principal at Gateley Legal
• Sarah Hartley, trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths
• Harriet Pearce, campus manager for ULaw Nottingham and former solicitor specialising in dispute resolution

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s Nottingham campus, situated close to many top law firms in the centre of Nottingham’s business district.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the speakers.

Thursday 14 March, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Bristol

Legal Cheek is coming to Bristol for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Thursday 14 March at ULaw’s Bristol campus, and features lawyers from Osborne Clarke, TLT and Ashfords, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Georgina Graham, partner specialising in data and technology at Osborne Clarke
• Mark Braude, partner in the corporate & real estate tax team at TLT, and trainee principal for the firm’s Bristol office
• Ben Tarrant, partner in the real estate team at Ashfords
• Zoe King, campus dean for the University of Law Bristol

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s impressive Bristol campus, surrounded by global law firms in the heart of Bristol’s legal district.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the speakers.

Tuesday 18 June, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Manchester

Legal Cheek is coming to Manchester for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Tuesday 18 June at ULaw’s Manchester campus, and features lawyers from Squire Patton Boggs, Pinsent Masons, Clyde & Co, Fletchers and Express Solicitors, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Andrea Cropley, corporate partner & graduate recruitment partner at Squire Patton Boggs
• Alice Beresford, planning & environment and energy & infrastructure solicitor at Pinsent Masons
• Chris Eccles, partner in the catastrophic injury & large loss team at Clyde & Co
• Victoria Marsden, personal injury director and partner at Fletchers Solicitors
• Alex Forster, solicitor at Express Solicitors
• Catherine Morgan, employability group manager at The University of Law

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s Manchester campus, located in the city centre and in close proximity to leading law firms and Manchester Piccadilly Train Station.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the speakers.

Thursday 27 June, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at The H Suite, Birmingham

Legal Cheek is in Birmingham for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness.

The event takes place on Thursday 27 June at The H Suite, and features lawyers from Pinsent Masons, Reed Smith, DWF and Browne Jacobson, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Michelle Knight, director in the public sector real estate team at DWF
• Karine Kirlew, senior associate in the real estate team at Browne Jacobson
• Shuhab Miah, associate in the commercial team at Pinsent Masons
• Rik Palmer, graduate recruitment advisor at Reed Smith

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. Apply to attend. 

Thursday 4 July, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw London Bloomsbury

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Legal Cheek is in London for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness.

The event takes place on Thursday 4 July at ULaw’s London Bloomsbury campus, and features lawyers from Travers Smith, Reed Smith, Farrer & Co and Radcliffe Chambers, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts and pupillages with leading law firms and chambers. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Michael Ross, senior counsel in technology & commercial transactions at Travers Smith
• Olivia Doyhambehere, trainee solicitor at Reed Smith
• Alyson Morrell, family law associate at Farrer & Co
• Robert Lee, barrister at Radcliffe Chambers
• Sandie Gaines, campus dean at ULaw London Bloomsbury

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees and pupils from the firms and chambers, as well as members of their graduate and pupillage recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms and chambers but also to check out ULaw’s London Bloomsbury campus, located just a stone’s throw away from Tottenham Court Road, the cafes and bars of Fitzrovia and Soho, and numerous transport routes in the centre of London.

This event is now fully booked.

Thursday 15 February, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at the Garden Court (Building 40), University of Southampton (open to students from all universities)

Legal Cheek is coming to Southampton for the latest in its series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Thursday 15 February at the Garden Court (Building 40) on the University of Southampton’s Highfield campus, and features lawyers from Irwin Mitchell, Shoosmiths and Womble Bond Dickinson, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Poppy Ford, associate in the employment team at Irwin Mitchell
• Callum Larkin, associate in the banking and finance team at Shoosmiths
• Georgina Hook, partner in the real estate team at Womble Bond Dickinson
• Sarah Pooley, campus dean for The University of Law Southampton

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s new campus right in the heart of the University of Southampton, which is open to students of all universities.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the speakers.

Tuesday 20 February, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw London Moorgate

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Check out our upcoming Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair and other student events. 

Legal Cheek is in London for the latest in its 2024 series of IN-PERSON Secrets to Success events – run in association with The University of Law (ULaw) – to help students boost their commercial awareness ahead of vacation schemes and training contract interviews.

The event takes place on Tuesday 20 February at ULaw’s London Moorgate campus, and features lawyers from Ashurst, CMS, Osborne Clarke and Willkie Farr & Gallagher, alongside a careers expert from ULaw.

The speakers will share the secrets to their own success, telling the stories of their career journeys and advising students on how they can best position themselves to obtain training contracts with leading law firms. Also up for discussion will be the key commercial awareness topics that students need to have on their radar.

The speakers

• Ciaran Rutherfurd, junior associate in the projects and energy transition team at Ashurst
• Vanessa Whitman, partner in the finance disputes team at CMS
• Matthew Edwards, partner in the corporate group at Osborne Clarke
• Gemma Baker, graduate recruitment manager at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
• Aruna Verma, campus dean at ULaw London Moorgate

After the Question Time-style discussion, which will be chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be networking over drinks and snacks with the speakers, current trainees from the firms and members of their graduate recruitment teams. It’s a great opportunity not only to meet the firms but also to check out ULaw’s slick Moorgate campus, surrounded by global law firms in the heart of the City of London.

This event is now fully booked.