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Become a CMS campus ambassador

CMS Campus Ambassador Role

Applications open in 2027

As a CMS campus ambassador, you’ll play a vital part in bridging the gap between students and the professional world. That means:

Representing CMS on campus, acting as a friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for students interested in legal careers.

Organising and supporting events, from information sessions to networking and engagement activities that raise CMS’s visibility at your university.

Sharing insights and updates about career pathways, application processes and industry trends, helping your peers make informed decisions.

Promoting CMS initiatives through newsletters, social content and conversations, building awareness of the firm’s programmes.

Building relationships with CMS teams, fellow ambassadors and student societies to grow CMS’s presence on campus.

It’s a great way to develop your leadership, communication and organisational skills – and many ambassadors go on to secure training contract offers.

Duration

1-3 hours per week during the academic year.

Locations

Universities campuses nationwide

Eligibility

You must be a second year or penultimate year student with a genuine interest in law

Hear from some of our previous ambassadors

The benefits of becoming a CMS campus ambassador

  • Exclusive access to undergraduate and graduate opportunities at CMS, plus valuable insight into the firm and the application process
  • Build useful skills for your CV, such as public speaking, networking and time management
  • Get paid £15 per hour, plus bonuses
  • Personalised training from CMS and On-Campus Promotions, including a training day at our London headquarters
  • Regular calls and group catch-ups with On-Campus Promotions and other ambassadors, so you’re supported throughout
  • Gain valuable marketing and promotional experience
  • Develop your leadership and communication skills
  • Personalised application, interview and assessment day skills sessions with the CMS Emerging Talent team, just for our ambassadors

Responsibilities of a CMS Campus Ambassador

  • Work towards objectives and targets set by On-Campus Promotions and CMS
  • Create engaging content, such as newsletters, reels and graphics, to support campaigns
  • Collaborate with university societies to raise awareness of CMS
  • Carry out promotional activities on campus, such as “Meet the Ambassador” events, lecture shout-outs and event stalls
  • Use social media channels to share information about CMS
  • Gather feedback from students and share insights and reports with the On-Campus Promotions team

Role Requirements

  • You’re a member of at least one society.
  • You’re confident producing social media content, including short-form video.
  • You understand the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
  • You’re proactive, always looking to spot and pursue new opportunities.
  • You have a genuine interest in law and in promoting opportunities at CMS.
  • You’re a second year or penultimate year student.
  • You’re available to work 1–3 hours per week, on and off campus, during the academic year.
  • You’re comfortable working independently, on campus and on social media
  • You can keep up regular communication with your On-Campus Promotions manager via our mobile app
  • You’re passionate about law and about helping others achieve their career goals with CMS.
  • You’re enrolled as a full-time student at a UK university.
  • You’re eligible to work in the UK.

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