BPP University

Inside private client law: Advising people through life’s biggest decisions

Discover how private client lawyers advise individuals and families on wealth, inheritance and important decisions throughout their lives.

  • Tuesday 3rd November
  • Presentation
  • 12:30-13:15
  • Free
Event starts on Tuesday 3rd November at 12:30 GMT

2026/11/03 12:30

Sponsored by: BPP University

Inside private client law: Advising people through life’s biggest decisions

Discover how private client lawyers advise individuals and families on wealth, inheritance and important decisions throughout their lives.

Private client law is about much more than wills. Lawyers in this field build trusted relationships with individuals and families, advising them on wealth, inheritance, tax, trusts and succession planning. In this session, discover the variety of work private client lawyers undertake and the skills required to navigate sensitive and often complex personal matters. Hear what day-to-day practice looks like, how lawyers build long-term client relationships and why this area can offer a rewarding career combining technical expertise with a personal approach.

key themes

  • Explore private client careers
  • Understand personal wealth advisory work

Meet the host BPP University

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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