Inside family law: Guiding clients through life-changing moments
Explore how family lawyers combine legal expertise with empathy to guide clients through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Event starts on Wednesday 28th October at 12:30 GMT
2026/10/28 12:30
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Inside family law: Guiding clients through life-changing moments
Explore how family lawyers combine legal expertise with empathy to guide clients through some of life’s most challenging moments.
Family law places lawyers at the centre of some of the most significant moments in their clients’ lives. From divorce and financial settlements to arrangements involving children, the work requires technical expertise, sound judgement and exceptional people skills. This session explores what family lawyers do, the cases they encounter and the realities of working with clients during difficult circumstances. Hear from professionals about the challenges, rewards and career opportunities within this deeply human area of legal practice.
Meet the host
BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
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