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Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
- Thu, 05 Mar
- 13:30-14:00 GMT
- Digital Campus
Event starts on Tuesday 17th March at 12:00 GMT
2026/03/17 12:00
Your Route into Law: Why Firms hire Engineers
Are you an Engineering (Computer Science / Software Engineering) student or graduate wondering why firms actively recruit people like you into legal careers?
Curious why your problem-solving and analytical skills are in demand for some of the most competitive and well-paid graduate roles in the UK?
AllAboutLaw is hosting a free live session with Lindsey, a legal graduate recruiter with 15+ years’ experience, to break it down clearly and answer your questions.
Around half of law firm hires come from non-law degrees. In this session, Lindsey will show how employers value the strengths engineers bring, including structured thinking, precision, comfort with complexity, and the ability to make decisions based on evidence and constraints.
By the end, you’ll be clearer on:
- Why your Engineering background is genuinely relevant to law firms
- The typical routes into law, and what to do next
- How to translate your skills into applications, interviews and work experience
You’ll also have the chance to ask your questions in a live Q&A. If you want a candid, practical view of how to move from Engineering into law, this session is for you.
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Your Route into Law
Over 50% of lawyers come from non-law backgrounds. You’re not behind, you’re early.
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