Law careers: Events and opportunities in Michaelmas term
Are you considering a career in law? Maybe you have a clear path in mind, or maybe you're just looking for a way to get started. Whatever stage you are at, we've got you covered this Michaelmas term with events and opportunities designed for all Oxford University students, whether you’re studying law or another field.
Oxford University Careers Service events
Law Fair 2024
Saturday 12/10/2024, 10:30 - 13:30, In person at Examination Schools
This is an unmissable event, whether you are a law or non-law student, and whatever the stage of your legal career planning may be, or your awareness of the legal profession. Oxford University careers advisers will also be on hand to answer your questions and provide more information on the type of career support that they offer.
Introduction to Careers in Diplomacy
Tuesday 22/10/2024, 13:00 - 14:00 Online
Careers in Diplomacy can be varied, challenging and rewarding and there’s no such thing as a typical diplomatic career! In this careers adviser led event, we will discuss methods you can use for identifying the relevant routes into diplomatic roles, issues to consider and the different ways to find out more about your chosen career path.
Human Rights - Panel Talk
Friday 01/11/2024, 12:00 - 13:00 Online
This session will focus on what it is like to have a career in the field of human rights including in the area of policy and law. Panellists will discuss how they started their careers, the challenges they face and the skills needed to be successful.
Introduction to Law
Monday 04/11/2024, 12:00 - 13:15 Online
The legal sector is large and full of variety so for this session the main focus will be on understanding the roles of a barrister and a solicitor, how to become qualified and how to get started.
This session is for beginners, so it will assume no prior knowledge! There will be opportunities to ask questions.
Researching law firms – where to start?
Wednesday 06/11/2024, 16:00 - 17:00 Online
Careers advisers are often asked by students for advice on how they can differentiate one law firm from another when they all sound the same on paper. This session will help you to carry out in depth research and submit applications and interview answers that are tailored to particular firms. By the end of the session you will have tools to help you differentiate between firms.
Offer Holders Panel: Law Vac Schemes and Training Contracts
Tuesday 12/11/2024, 13:00 - 14:00 Online
Thinking about a career as a solicitor or barrister? Planning to apply for a vacation scheme, training contract, or pupillage? Join us for an event with students and graduates who’ve successfully secured opportunities at various firms and chambers. They’ll share their strategies and top tips for navigating applications, interviews, and assessments. All students are welcome, whether you’re studying law or not.
Tackling Watson Glaser Tests: For Aspiring Lawyers
Tuesday 19/11/2024, 13:15 - 14:30 Online
The Watson Glaser psychometric test is used widely by law firms as part of their application process for vacation schemes and training contracts. In this session, you will hear from a representative from jobtestprep.com who will explain this critical thinking test in detail, taking you through some example questions, highlighting tips and pitfalls so that you can tackle the test with more confidence.
Do you really want to be a lawyer? Investigate the alternatives
Monday 25/11/2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Online
Run by our careers advisers with a special interest in law, we will look at the pros and cons of becoming a lawyer, how competitive it really is and then the alternative careers you can go into with a law or non-law degree, with a few case studies. We'll also investigate ways you can gain some experience in alternative sectors as well as using the transferable skills you are developing on your Oxford degree to impress employers.
Term planner
For more careers and employability events at Oxford, browse the Careers Service's term planner.
Internships
Don't forget, as an Oxford University student, you have access to a range of opportunities from the Internship Office.
The Micro-Internship Programme: Winter cycle
The Oxford University Micro-Internship Programme advertises short, two to five-day learning and development opportunities that will take place in December. Applications for the winter cycle open on 8 October 2024 and close on 3 November 2024.
