DLA Piper

Future ready: essential skills for aspiring lawyers

Discover the key skills aspiring lawyers need to succeed and learn how to start developing them now, with practical insights from DLA Piper.

  • Thursday 1st October
  • Presentation
  • 14:00-15:00
  • Free
Event starts on Thursday 1st October at 14:00 GMT

2026/10/01 14:00

Sponsored by: BPP University

Future ready: essential skills for aspiring lawyers

Discover the key skills aspiring lawyers need to succeed and learn how to start developing them now, with practical insights from DLA Piper.

What does it take to succeed as a lawyer in a rapidly changing profession? Join DLA Piper for a practical session exploring the skills that can help aspiring lawyers prepare for their future careers.

From commercial awareness and communication to adaptability, collaboration and problem-solving, the session will look at the qualities that matter in practice and how they are used by lawyers day to day. You’ll also hear practical advice on how to develop and demonstrate these skills throughout your studies, applications and early career.

key themes

  • Skills that matter
  • Developing and demonstrating your strengths

Meet the host DLA Piper

DLA Piper

DLA Piper redefines what an international law firm can be. We don’t put limits on our thinking, our ambition on our people. Discover how a global law firm helps clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. At DLA Piper, our pursuit of innovation has transformed the delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

For our people, that means a world of opportunity. See the impact we make in the UK and around the world and explore the intersection of law and business. You'll start to build the foundation of a global legal career, collaborating with colleagues and clients on high-value matters that shape industries. Give your career the best platform and discover if law is a career you can thrive in.

At DLA Piper, diversity, equity, and inclusion is about creating a sense of belonging. We strive towards a workplace and culture where everyone feels that they belong, that their voice counts and that they can prosper in their career.

For us, diversity is about the unique blend of talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives that make each of us an individual. We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to conversations about agile working.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

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