Events

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.