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Bright Network Future Lawyers 2025

2 Sep 2025, 11:30 a.m. — Virtual
Application deadline is 28th August 2025, 11:59 p.m.

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. 

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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

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Schedule

2 Sep 2025

11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Log on and peer networking/ice breaker activity hosted by the Student Leadership Board

11:30 a.m. - noon

Welcome and keynote talk

noon - 1 p.m.

Panel discussion: Breaking into Commercial Law

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Networking

You'll get dedicated time to ask questions and connect with each firm on camera and via the chat.

2 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Break

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Panel discussion: Climbing the law ladder

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Networking

You'll get dedicated time to ask questions and connect with each firm on camera and via the chat.

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Break

4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Skills session

5 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Graduate success story

5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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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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