Career Insight Events

Student in the Quad

It is never too early to start thinking about life after law school.  

We invite organisations and Law School alumni to come and speak to students. Do not miss out on hearing about the range of opportunities and various career paths on offer to graduates of Edinburgh Law School and the University of Edinburgh.

This is a chance to meet professionals, learn more about career options, and where your degree can take you.

Places may be limited. Register now to secure your place.

Alongside our dedicated Career Opportunities page, which gathers together career information about various firms, Edinburgh Law School also have a varied calendar of Career Insight Events. 

Semester 1

Edinburgh Law School - Career Days [25 September and 2 October]

Our Career Days provide an opportunity for students to meet representatives from a select group of law firms over snacks and refreshments. 

Wednesday, 25 September 2:00 - 6:00pm 
Location: MacLaren Stuart Room, Old College

We'll be joined by:

Wednesday, 2 October 2:00 - 6:00pm 
Location: MacLaren Stuart Room, Old College

We'll be joined by:

No registration is required for the Career Days.

Edinburgh Law School - Insight Evenings

Insight events are more in-depth introductions to the firms and gives students the chance to learn about the unique career opportunities which they offer to graduating students. The events also allow you to meet and network with solicitors at every stage of their careers within the firms, including more informally after the firm’s presentations are concluded.

Places are limited for the Insight Evenings, registration is required.

Look out for further events in Semester 2, including the School's Festival of Legal Possibilities.

Legal Networking

Monday, 7 October 1.10-1.55pm
This online session  gives advice on how to network effectively and highlights platforms and events where students with an interest in law can network. A great way to prepare for the Careers in Law Fair on Thursday 10 October!

More information and how to book

University of Edinburgh Careers in Law Fair 2024

Thursday, 10 October, 1-4.30pm
Location: McEwan Hall, Bristo Square.

Employers represent independent Scottish firms, national firms offering training through Scotland and/or England/ Wales plus larger international firms – we hope there is something for everyone, from first years to postgraduate students. 

During the day we will have a number of first-come-first-served talks for you to listen in to:

  • Talk 1 - 1:30 – 2:00pm: Routes to practise in Scots Law with the Law Society of Scotland
  • Talk 2 - 2:30 – 3:00pm: Routes to practise in English/Welsh Law with the University of Law
  • Talk 3 - 3:30 – 4:00pm: Routes to practise in US Law with Barbri

More information

Career Spotlight: Routes into Law

Friday, 11 October 1.10-1.55pm
Routes in to train as a solicitor in two UK jurisdictions: Scotland and England/Wales. Aspiring solicitors will learn the steps to take to qualify in each jurisdiction and know how to plan and develop for a future legal career, whatever your current stage of study.

More information and how to book

All you need is Law

14 October - 2 December
All you need is Law is a series of online presentations from alumni working in different areas of law, from family courts, to construction, in house, personal injury, advocacy and high street.

More information and how to book

The Legal Cheek Scotland Law Fair

The Legal Cheek Scotland Law Fair 2024 takes place in-person in Edinburgh from on Monday, 21 October 2:00 -4:00pm. Applications are now open [external site].

Meet Pinsent Masons

Wednesday, 20 November 3:05pm - 6:45pm 
Location: Edinburgh Law School, Old College

Find out what it is like working at a multinational law firm, hear about the opportunities for current students and graduates, and learn how to make your application stand out from the crowd. Find out more and register here

Government Legal Department Career Information Session

Thursday, 23 January 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Moot Court Room, Old College

Join Treasury Solicitor and Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department (GLD), Susanna McGibbon for a talk about her career, the role of GLD in helping the government govern well within the rule of law and the type of work government lawyers do. Find out more.

Alumni Insights: Careers in the EU

Friday, 7 February 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Usha Kasera Lecture Threatre, Old College

Hear from an alumnus currently working in the European Commission. Find out more.

Edinburgh Law School - Career Days

Come and find out what your career could entail, the kind of work that may appeal to you, how to apply for vacation schemes and traineeships, key deadlines and more. No need to book and refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, 11 October 1.45 - 19:00 
Location: MacLaren Stuart Room, Old College

We'll be joined by:

  • Eversheds Sutherland
  • Thorntons
  • Slaughter and May

Wednesday, 18 October 1.45 - 19:00
Location: MacLaren Stuart Room, Old College

We'll be joined by:

  • Addleshaw Goddard
  • Drummond Miller
  • Latham & Watkins
  • Pinsent Masons
The Legal Cheek Scotland Law Fair

Tuesday, 24 October 14:00 - 16:30

Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh

More information and registration [external site]

University of Edinburgh Careers in Law Fair

Wednesday, 25 October 13:00 - 16:30 

Employers represent independent Scottish firms, national firms offering training through Scotland and/or England/ Wales plus larger international firms – we hope there is something for everyone, from first years to postgraduate students. In addition to this 3 student societies will be in attendance: Law Students’ Council; Future Lawyers: Law Society for Non-Law and the Law Society. 

Three short talks take place through the day: 

  • 13:30 - 14:00 Routes to practise in Scots Law with the Law Society of Scotland
  • 14:30 - 15:00 Routes to practise in English/Welsh Law with the University of Law
  • 15:30 - 16:00 Routes to practise in US Law with Barbri 

Location: McEwan Hall, Bristo Square

More information here

Legal Networking

Wednesday, 1 November 13:00 - 13:40

Find out more and book your place on MyCareerHub

White & Case Careers Insight Event 

Thursday, 2 November 14:15 - 16:30 

The sessions will provide insights in to one of the firm’s global practices, the trainee journey at White & Case, and the journey to and role of a partner. 

Register here

Sidley Careers Insight Event

Thursday, 21 November 18:00 - 20:00

Join the team from Sidley to find out more about the opportunities at one of the largest international law firms in the world.

Register here

After the LLM: Options and careers support for your career development

with Dr Kay Barbour, University of Edinburgh Careers Service

Wednesday 22 November, 13:10 -14:00

Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre, Old College

This session will explore your options after a postgraduate taught programme in Edinburgh Law School beyond the solicitor route, including working in international organisations and NGOs, ways of working in the UK, and routes to pursue an academic career. You will also understand how to make use of the University of Edinburgh Careers Service now - and after - graduation.

Career Opportunities Programme