What is the Virtual Law Fair?

Dec 11, 2023

Written By Billy Sexton

For aspiring solicitors, law fairs are a staple date in the calendar. Organised and hosted by universities, law fairs are an opportunity to network with law firms, speak with current trainee solicitors, and find out which firms you would like to make a vacation scheme or training contract application too.

Students get suited and booted and tend to come away from law fairs with tote bags full of branded goodies and information packs. Law fairs are useful for both students and firms – but they are not without their problems. You may have experienced feelings of information overload or spent 10 minutes queuing to speak with a firm only to find out they don’t have any first-year opportunities.

The Virtual Law Fair is different and is much better set up for the modern law student. Think of it as the Uber to black cabs, the Airbnb to hotels, the Deliveroo to fast food. In short, the Virtual Law Fair is a game-changer and will have a positive impact on this part of your career journey.

How does a Virtual Law Fair work?

Unlike a traditional law fair, the Virtual Law Fair takes place online. Students log in to a secure platform and select which sessions they want to attend. Each participating firm hosts events via Zoom that students can attend.

The Virtual Law Fair is also not limited by time constraints. For example, the law fair at your university might run from 11am-3pm on a single day of the week. Even if you spend the full four hours speaking with firms, you are likely to encounter some queues for some of the more widely known firms. Not ideal. The Virtual Law Fair, however, runs for 5 days straight in a dedicated week every October.

Where do I sign up?

Sounds pretty amazing, right? 45,000 places are reserved for each year's events, so you should sign up to register your interest today!

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