Bright Network Future Lawyers 2025
Meet BCLP, Clifford Chance and Sidley at Future Lawyers this September! ⚖️
Join Future Lawyers virtually on 2nd September to connect with trainees, partners and early careers teams at world-leading law firms. See if you're eligible to attend.
Date: Tuesday, 2nd September (11:00-17:30)
Location: Virtual
Agenda: panel talks, skills sessions and networking
👋 Employers you'll meet | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility
*Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK.
Why attend
Panel sessions on
'Breaking into commercial law' and 'Climbing the law ladder'
Discover vacation schemes and training contracts at
Jones Day, Osborne Clarke, Pinsent Masons and more top firms
Build skills like
Applications skills, networking and more
Who can attend
You're graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028 (or 2029 if already at university and on a four-year course)
You’re an entry-level candidate currently studying for your first undergraduate bachelor’s degree in law
You're on track for at least a 2:1 and can demonstrate academic excellence
You're attending university in the UK
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably
Employers joining us
Schedule
2 Sep 2025
Log on and peer networking/ice breaker activity hosted by the Student Leadership Board
Welcome and keynote talk
Panel discussion: Breaking into Commercial Law
Networking
You'll get dedicated time to ask questions and connect with each firm on camera and via the chat.
Break
Panel discussion: Climbing the law ladder
Networking
You'll get dedicated time to ask questions and connect with each firm on camera and via the chat.
Break
Skills session
Graduate success story
Wrap up and next steps
Frequently asked questions
All timings on the agenda for Bright Network Future Lawyers correspond with British Summer Time (BST).
If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Future Lawyers virtually, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions here.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Future Lawyers resource hub.
You can also take a look at our Support hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your contact details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.
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