We're excited to be partnering with top commercial law firm Macfarlanes this October for their virtual insight day. Join us on 18th October for the unique opportunity to meet the Macfarlanes team, ask them your questions, and hear how to succeed at the firm.
The event takes place over an afternoon and includes opportunities to network, an in-depth case study activity, and a skills session to equip you with top-notch application and interview skills.
Apply today to avoid missing out on this unique opportunity exclusively for Bright Network members.
About Macfarlanes
We are an independent London-based law firm with a client base from around the world. We handle work of the highest quality and complexity for our clients that could be anything from corporate, real estate, or litigation through to private client advice.
High-profile international organisations and business leaders seek our advice on a wide range of demanding matters. There are several reasons for this.
Firstly, we are known for the quality of our work both in terms of our ability to handle the full range of corporate and commercial matters and the fact that we can advise our clients on their private affairs.
Secondly, our size and partner-led approach enable us to give our clients a more personal service underpinned by a higher standard of commitment and care than they might find elsewhere.
As well as that, our independence means we can choose precisely the right lawyer or firm for our client's needs in any jurisdiction in the world.
In short, we have a formidable and unique combination of expertise and culture; and now we are looking for remarkable individuals to shape the future of the firm.
Why should you attend?
- Hear from a range of partners and fee earners about life at Macfarlanes and discover what sets the firm apart from its competitors
- Take part in a case study exercise to get a taste of the type of work you'd do during your training contract or vacation scheme
- Learn how to ace your next applications and interviews at the skills session run by the Macfarlanes recruitment team
Who can attend?
- Penultimate and final year students at UK universities
- On track for 2:1 or higher
- Any degree backgrounds welcome
Fun facts about Macfarlanes
- Trainees are given high exposure to clients from the beginning of their training contract, providing an opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s most successful and ambitious businesses and individuals. This early responsibility is coupled with excellent training and a wide-ranging support network
- The firm’s staff-led networks provide employees with an opportunity to socialise with their colleagues, have peer support and personal development. The networks focus on: balance for those managing careers and home lives, an LGBT network, a race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage group for those from underrepresented groups and allies, and a forum for staff who have direct experience of/support others with neurodiverse conditions, long-term mental health conditions, disabilities, and mental health
- Macfarlanes award-winning lawtech practice develops technological solutions for legal problems, offering new and innovative ways of tackling clients’ most complex issues. Trainees can also choose to complete a seat in this area
How to apply:
To attend this event, click the Apply Now button at the top of the page and complete the short application form. Places are expected to fill up quickly, so make sure to apply today and secure your spot.