Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders 2023
Curious about pursuing a career in law? Join us and 16 top firms on 6th November to learn about the sector and meet top firms who could be your future employer.
Top reasons to attend:
- Connect with leading global law firms with different specialisms and company cultures
- Explore the different routes into the sector and see what suits you, your values and career goals
- Learn how to secure vacation schemes and training contracts that will get your career off to a flying start
The event is running in a hybrid format, so you can attend virtually or in-person. However, virtual attendees will not be able to network with the employers, so we recommend attending in person.
Why attend
Build a solid network
Connect with trainees, partners and early careers experts at top firms, as well as other like-minded students, to create a professional network you can draw upon throughout your career
Discover what a career in law is really like
Ask your questions and hear personal experiences from people already working in the sector to see if it's the right career path for you
Start securing a role
Learn how to ace your applications and secure sought-after vacation schemes or training contracts
Who can attend
Undergraduate or full time postgraduate students at UK universities who identify with an underrepresented group
Graduating in 2024, 2025 or 2026 (or 2027 if already at university on a four-year course)
On track for at least a 2:1 and demonstrate academic excellence
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably, especially those related to law
We also welcome students from underrepresented backgrounds (graduating in 2024, 2025 or 2026 (or 2027 if already at university on a four-year course)) who are studying at universities outside of the UK to join us virtually - please select the virtual attendance option when applying
Employers joining us
Schedule
6 Nov 2023
Arrival, registration and networking
For in-person attendees, this involves chatting to other members in the main exhibition room (standing and walking).
Welcome and keynote talk from Clyde & Co
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Panel: Diversity in Law
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Networking (in-person attendees only)
For in-person attendees, this involves talking to other members and employers at their exhibition stands (standing and walking).
Skills session led by Clyde & Co
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Panel: Getting into Law (in-person attendees only)
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Closing keynote from DLA Piper, wrap up and next steps
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
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What people say about this event
The day overall was extremely insightful and has certainly helped defeat any imposter syndrome I may have!
It was my first networking event ever and I am extremely pleased at how smoothly it went. At first I thought I would be horrible at networking as I am quite timid normally however, everyone was so welcoming and I felt as if I made great connections with a lot of individuals.
It was a worthwhile experience for me. I was able to know more about the award-winning law firms, their interests, their success stories and what they look for in aspiring candidates.
I thought today was a perfect opportunity to meet new firms I hadn't already connected with and further solidify my desire to pursue a legal career. Furthermore, the experience provided a great platform to connect with other like-minded attendees and gain a deeper insight into the individual firms culture.
It was definitely inspiring to hear the panellist speak about their journey and explain how they were able to tackle situations in relation to diversity in the work place.
Overall, this was an insightful experience and something that I will attend next year again. Hopefully, I will be successful in writing applications to firms using the breadth of knowledge that I have learned from these invaluable sessions at the Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders event.
Location
Virtual or in person - 200 Aldersgate St, Barbican, EC1A 4HD
Frequently asked questions
Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Please refer to our FAQs here if you have any queries about attending a Bright Network event in-person.
If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, if you attend virtually you wlll not to be able to join the networking sessions.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Diverse Legal Leaders 2023 DEIB and accessibility page.
You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.
Photography and videography will be taken at the event.
Travel reimbursement:
We would really like all our students to be able to have the opportunity to attend our events and we want to support where possible. Anyone attending our autumn events (excluding FESTIVAL) in-person is eligible for a reimbursement of up to £30. To request a reimbursement, complete and submit this application form. You will then be sent a form to complete reimbursement payment details and upload your travel reciepts. Full instructions will be given on the forms.
You need to attend the event in full to receive the reimbursement. Reimbursements will be sent out after the event you are attending. You need to have submitted the application form by 05/11/23, 11:59pm, and the payment details form by 13/11/2023 11:59pm, in order to be eligible.
Please note: As we are providing students with the opportunity to meet top firms free-of-charge, and due to the size of the event, Bright Network are not able to cover travel expenditures for FESTIVAL.
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