DiversCity in Law – A Virtual Careers Event into Law aimed at LGBTQ+ Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students.
Who:
DiversCity in Law is a virtual event created for LGBTQ+
undergrad or postgrad students and interested in pursuing a career in law. You
don’t have to be studying a law degree to attend this event, our aim is to
answer any questions you have like - will you feel welcome in the legal sector?
Will you feel supported for who you are? How do you find the firm whose culture
and work match your interests?
What:
Come to DiversCity in Law, where we’ll answer all that and
more. Our free, virtual event is jam-packed with panels, workshops and more,
all with representatives from leading City law firms. It’s your chance to learn
all about the legal sector, get advice from experienced LGBTQ+ colleagues, and
begin to see which career paths and firms might fit you best.
Mentoring scheme
If you attend the event, you’ll even be able to sign up to our mentoring scheme, putting you in touch with a colleague from one of our participating firms, who’ll help guide you on your path
Why you should attend
Ultimately, DiversCity in Law is all about giving you confidence – whether it’s
welcoming you to the legal industry or supporting you in applying to top law
firms. The sessions throughout the event will be designed to bust myths, give
support, provide honest first-hand experience, and open the world of legal
careers in the City.
Participating firms: RPC, Macfarlanes, Reed Smith, Weil, Milbank, Pinsent Masons, Mayer Brown, Sidley, Ashurst, Ropes & Gray, Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters, BCLP, Covington, CMS, White&Case, Arnold and Porter, Slaughter and May.
DiversCity in Law - an LGBTQ+ careers event
