Events

Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

Meet law firms, training providers and legal employers, learn about opportunities available to law and non-law students, and explore careers within the legal profession.

Meet employers from across the legal sector, learn about career opportunities, and gain valuable insights into the legal profession.

Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

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Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

Learn more about different organisations, their culture and recruitment processes, and get practical tips to help you prepare for applications and assessments.

A workshop/webinar all about Commercial awareness

The afternoon features a series of short talks and a panel discussion with speakers from the participating firms, as well as a careers fair featuring early talent and graduate recruitment teams.

Attend short talks and panel discussions with legal professionals, then meet graduate recruiters and early talent teams at the careers fair.

Explore opportunities across the legal sector, gain insight into recruitment processes, and network with representatives from regional and national law firms.

Compare different practice areas, firms and qualification routes, meet legal employers and education providers, and explore your options for a career in law.

Step inside our offices for a unique opportunity to experience life at CMS first-hand With only a limited number of opportunities to visit us each year, this is your chance to get an authentic behind-the-scenes view of a career at CMS. Hear directly from our trainees about their daily work, biggest challenges and training contract journey, network with lawyers from the local office, and gain valuable insights from a Partner on what makes a successful trainee.

Learn more about training contracts, vacation schemes, insight programmes and paralegal opportunities from employers recruiting across the legal sector.

Meet leading law firms, chambers, in-house legal teams and public sector organisations, and explore the many routes into a legal career.

Attend careers and commercial awareness workshops delivered by leading law firms, then meet graduate recruitment teams to learn more about their opportunities.

What makes a candidate memorable when law firms receive thousands of applications every year? In this session, we'll explore what really helps aspiring solicitors stand out throughout the recruitment process, from researching firms effectively and demonstrating commercial awareness to showcasing your skills, potential and genuine motivation. Our panellists will challenge common misconceptions about what recruiters are looking for, discuss how to use AI responsibly during the application process, and share practical advice on leaving a lasting impression at every stage of your journey into law.

Explore a wide range of legal career pathways and learn more about professional training opportunities within the legal sector.

Network with trainee solicitors and graduate recruiters, learn about training contracts, and gain insights into the SQE qualification route.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the legal industry Join CMS for an interactive virtual event to learn how AI is being used across legal practice and recruitment, hear from experts and trainees, and gain practical guidance on using AI ethically and effectively as an aspiring lawyer

Speak with law firms and legal organisations about summer placements, traineeships and careers in the legal profession.

Connect with organisations from a variety of sectors, from global businesses to local employers, and learn about their opportunities and career pathways.

Explore traineeships, summer placements and graduate opportunities, attend panel sessions, and receive careers advice to help shape your future legal career.

The University of Dundee Legal Recruitment Fair provides a fantastic opportunity for students and graduates to meet organisations offering traineeships/graduate positions, internships, placements and other opportunities.

Speak to law firms and organisations recruiting graduates, find out about career opportunities, and get answers to your questions about working in law.

Discover different legal career pathways by speaking directly with employers and learning more about the opportunities available.

Join Legal Cheek and CMS to explore different routes into real estate law, learn about careers in the sector, and hear what it's really like to work in a real estate practice.

Meet over 40 law firms and legal organisations, attend employer-led talks, and explore vacation schemes, training contracts and other legal career opportunities.

Chat to trainees and graduate recruiters from 22 leading law firms, and take part in careers and commercial awareness workshops delivered by practising lawyers.

Meet a wide range of law firms and legal organisations, ask questions about legal careers, and learn more about traineeships, vacation schemes and graduate opportunities.

Join us for a walkthrough of our application process and beyond. Hosted by our current apprentices, designed to give you an insight on top tips and techniques allowing you to thrive throughout our application process and life at CMS.

Come and meet us in-person at our London office to hear more about Apprenticeships at CMS. This event is open to everyone interested in learning more about, or pursuing an apprenticeship (legal or business services). Refreshments will be provided.

Interested in switching careers but not sure where to start? Hear more from us on how to leverage your existing skills and experience to land an apprenticeship, allowing you to change careers!

Join us for an introduction to our Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships and our Insight Programme. Hear more about the programmes, what you'll learn, eligibility criteria and some application hints and tips. Followed by a Q&A with the ET team.

Join the Emerging Talent team to gain an understanding into the different pathways available post-18 and learn more about the skillsets needed to thrive at university, apprenticeship and full-time work. Come away feeling more confident in being able to advise individuals on what pathway they might be best suited to, allowing them to make informed decisions about their future.

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Come and meet us!

Come and meet us!

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Come and meet us!

come and meet us!

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

At Neurodiversity in Law, we believe that diverse minds bring fresh perspectives and powerful contributions to the legal profession. This event is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other cognitive differences, who are interested in a career in Law.

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Come and meet us!

Come and meet us!

Black Excellence in Law is an event dedicated to empowering students from Black Heritage backgrounds who are pursuing careers in the Legal sector. This is more than a networking event — it’s a celebration of excellence, ambition, and representation. If you’re driven to succeed in Law and want to connect with firms who are actively investing in racial equity and inclusion, this space is for you.

Join us for a live event where you’ll hear directly from current trainees about the work they do, the challenges they face, and what life at CMS is really like. You’ll also have the chance to network with colleagues from the local office and hear from a Partner about what they expect from trainees.

Come and meet us!

Come and meet us!

Come and meet us!

Come and meet us!

The University of Strathclyde Law Society hosts the Annual Legal Speed Networking event each year where law students are able to interact with law firms about future opportunities in the legal sector. This event involves a group of students conversing with a particular firm, and changing to another when a buzzer rings, giving them a fair chance to interact with a diverse variety of firms.

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Come and visit our London office - partnered with Legal Cheek

The Law Fair is an exciting opportunity for students interested in legal careers. Come along to speak to a range of law firms and different legal professionals. Ask questions, network and find out about traineeships and graduate vacancies.

Free admission for penultimate LLB, double law degree and JD students

We’re thrilled to invite you to our Student Open Night at our newly refurbished Aberdeen office. This is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate and diploma law students to: • Network with our Trainees, Associates, and Partners; • Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks; and • Take a guided tour of our brand-new office space.

Are you an aspiring apprentice, parent, carer, or careers advisor seeking to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities? Don't miss this exciting chance to connect with professionals across our firm at our Open Evening. This is your opportunity to explore the various career paths we offer, network with key representatives, and discover how an apprenticeship with us can shape a successful future. There will be representatives from the Solicitor Apprenticeship and Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship programmes, Business Services apprenticeship programmes and Secretarial apprenticeship programmes! We’ll be serving soft drinks and canapés while you chat and gain insight into the apprenticeship journey. Come along to meet our team, ask questions, and take the next step towards a rewarding career! We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Law, but don't know what to expect? Join us in this session as a member of the Emerging Talent team will provide an overview of our Insight Programme, who can apply, and top tips for your application.

Join the exciting panel discussion where we sit down with lawyers working with the top players in the retail and consumer space. We’ll be discussing everything from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, the UK’s position at the forefront of strict internet safety legislation and the ongoing fights against subscription traps and fake reviews. This is not an event to miss!

In this discussion, the panel will answer questions about whether diversity initiatives are really doing enough to support Black lawyers, how we can foster dialogue around issues impacting lawyers with Black heritage, and how individuals across the legal industry can all play a part in being more supportive and inclusive of diverse lawyers, and the unique perspectives they bring to the legal world. Whether you are a student, newly qualified or a lawyer with years of experience, this event is guaranteed to open your eyes and inspire change in the legal profession.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Pre-register to attend Black Excellence in Law in Autumn 2024, in collaboration with some of the UK's leading law firms, to empower more Black Heritage students to excel in their dream careers. Our mission is to create a positive change in boardrooms by encouraging diversity and inclusion.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Join us for our evening event to learn about CMS as a firm, information on our locations and local offices, and a deep dive into the work that takes place there. We will take you behind the headlines, with a case study from our fee earning teams. Our Emerging Talent team will be on hand to explain our application process and advise on the programmes on offer. You can network with our staff and gain insight to our firm ahead of progressing through our application process. Is CMS the place for you to start your legal career? Come and find out.

Taking place on campus, these in-person fairs provide you with opportunity to meet with hundreds of graduate recruiters throughout the year. The fairs are an ideal way to find out more about the organisations recruiting and the types of roles they have.

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Learn about the advantages of gaining international or client-side experience, whether through secondments, overseas placements, or cross-border projects. Gain insights into how aspiring solicitors can expand their horizons and develop a global mindset. This event will open doors to exciting international opportunities and equip you with the knowledge to navigate the global legal landscape.

Join us as we explore the international secondment opportunities available at CMS. Gain insights into the application process, benefits of an international secondment and top tips on how to get the most out of the experience. Hear from two associates who were seconded to an international office and had the opportunity to then qualify there at the end of their training contract.

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The Careers in Law Fair is designed to connect organisations with legal career opportunities in Scotland, UK and/or international legal jurisdictions with talented University of Edinburgh LLB Law students/graduates as well as students studying other disciplines who are interested in legal careers.

The world of law offers a diverse range of opportunities with firms—big and small—and other impactful organisations. Explore what this fascinating sector can offer you and learn how to law-nch your career at the Law Fair, open to all students.

The University of Strathclyde Law School and the Careers Service are delighted to be holding this event once again. This established and highly regarded fair is an excellent forum for students to have fruitful discussions with firms of solicitors and other organisations about employment opportunities in the legal profession, summer placements and traineeships.

A fantastic opportunity for students and graduates to meet organisations offering traineeships/graduate positions, internships and placements.

Their long-established National Law Fair will take place on 11 September at our London Moorgate campus and provides an excellent opportunity for you to improve your chance of securing a training contract or Qualifying Work Experience.

At CMS, we're passionate about breaking barriers and making the legal world accessible to all, no matter where you come from. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of not one but two programmes for Year 12/S5 students: CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Work Experience. Join us for the official launch event and rub shoulders with programme alumni, uncover insider tips to elevate your application, and discover how these opportunities can benefit you, your students or your community. This event is open to students, teachers, careers advisors, parents and carers, and friends of CMS.

Join CMS for an exclusive virtual event designed for first-year university students. Discover our firm and its programmes, gain insider insights on commercial awareness and career preparation from our Emerging Talent team, and participate in a live Q&A session. Register now for this invaluable opportunity!

Join CMS, for an exclusive virtual event on Monday 5th February. Elevate your understanding of the solicitor apprenticeships and gain invaluable insights from our current apprentices who have navigated the path to success.

This virtual event will spotlight resilience and how to succeed in a competitive environment. Join our panel to hear about their journey to success. We will showcase that not everyone’s journey into a legal career is straightforward but instead takes unexpected twists and turns with surprises along the way.

Join the Emerging Talent Team and our current trainees to delve into the CMS application process. We will take you on a step-by-step journey, giving you hints on how to make your application standout. You’ll also be able to ask any burning questions you may have to our expert panel.

Here at CMS we pride ourselves on our future facing use of technology to support our strategic goals. But what does this actually mean and how does it impact you? In this session, we will cover: - Why and how CMS leverages legal technology to enhance our practice. - What technology and AI mean for the future of our clients and services. - What makes CMS agile? - How trainees can support innovation.

Missed one of the sessions? Don't worry, they'll be uploaded here so you can watch and rewatch them whenever you want!

Join us for the launch of the new CMS Training Contract! In this session, we will cover: - An introduction to the new direct training contract, what it is and what sets CMS apart. - Your development through our award-winning Academy programme and the Whole Lawyer development scheme. - When and how to apply.

Here at CMS, we believe that a career in law should be open to everyone regardless of background. Therefore, we are delighted to be launching two programmes for Year 12/S5 students; CMS Law Scholarships and CMS Connect (work experience). Come along to the official launch event, invite your students, their parents and any other contacts to hear all about the two initiatives. Speak to programme alumni, learn how to ace applications and find out how these opportunities could benefit you, your students and your community.

We are excited to be hosting our CMS Virtual Event Series in partnership with Meet and Engage across October and November this year. Our 12 part virtual series will cover three main themes; application preparation, CMS life, and skills sessions to support you with your applications and future career.

This event delves into how to ace your applications, breeze through interviews and how to stand out from the crowd.

Join us on Tuesday 07 February for ‘The Low Down’ and learn all about life at CMS; an agile, global law firm.