Law Fair 2025
Saturday 11 October 2025. Exhibitors from 10:30 - 13:30
Examination Schools, 75-81 High St, OX1 4BG
The Oxford University Law Fair brings together a diverse range of organisations, including barristers’ chambers, solicitors' firms, and law course providers, alongside other players in the legal field.
This is truly an unmissable event, regardless of where you are in your legal career planning or your familiarity with the profession. Our expert Oxford University careers advisers will also be available to answer your questions and provide insights into the comprehensive career support they offer, helping you navigate your path forward.
This is one of six careers fairs in Michaelmas term 2025. Explore opportunities in other sectors at our other in-person careers fairs.
Note that this event is only open to Oxford University students, researchers, and alumni. Please bring your University card with you on the day to access the fair.
Pre-fair talk
How to Research Law Firms for Applications and Interviews
09:15 - 10:00, at the Examination Schools
There are big differences between the firms: it's all about how you research them. In this session, we will go through how to build a clear picture of a firm and how to use that information in the application and interview stages. Students who attended this talk in the past found the 'why are you applying to us?' answer easier to write.
Top Tips for Vacation Scheme Applications - with Hogan Lovells
10:00 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools
Given the high competition for vacation scheme places, making a great first impression is crucial. In this 30-minute session, Lisa Holmes, Senior Recruitment Manager for Early Careers at Hogan Lovells, will share her insights on what makes an application stand out.
Recruiters
The Oxford University Law Fair is an opportunity for private practice firms of solicitors, barristers’ chambers, law course providers and public sector legal employers to raise awareness of their organisations, and to promote their recruitment and training opportunities to Oxford students. The fair will be open and advertised to undergraduates, postgraduates and alumni of the University.
If you want to get involved, find out how you can register on our recruiter information page.
Make the most of the fair
- Start planning your next career steps or focus your search
- Find work and further study opportunities in the legal sector
- Find out more on how to make the most of the careers fair.
