LSESU Law Society

⭐ Enter the Slaughter and May Innovation Competition 2025 for the chance to win £1,000 and work experience with the firm’s Client & Practice Solutions team! ⭐

Challenging the norm and embracing new, disruptive technologies enables Slaughter and May to offer their clients the best service - Generative AI being one disruption that has the potential to have an unprecedented impact on the work the firm does.

HOW TO ENTER
invite aspiring lawyers and legal operations professionals to showcase your creativity by designing a generative AI training programme for legal professionals. You can use any format you deem appropriate for your entry – the firm wants to see your creativity shine through!

🔍 Click on the link in the bio to find out more. Entries close on 28 February 2025!

✍️Strong writing skills are essential for any career. Join Freshfields on 13 February 2025 for an interactive session to gain practical tips on making an impact with your writing and step into your graduate job ready to excel from day one.

🏆 As a bonus, five lucky event attendees will win £200 vouchers!

🔗 What are you waiting for? Secure your place: https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/careers/uk/earlycareers/events/ (or via our Linktree)

🌟BPP is excited to announce a FREE + engaging event for LSE’s aspiring barristers!🌟

This event features engaging workshops led by our expert BTC tutors to support students aiming for a career at the Bar.

Key highlights include:
- A panel discussion with diverse barristers sharing their experiences of securing pupillage.
- A Q&A session to address questions about their legal careers.
- Networking opportunities accompanied by delicious food and drinks.

Transport Details:
Transport will be provided for this event. Students can sign up to receive further details.

Sign up using the link on our Linktree NOW before spots run out!

📝Need commercial awareness guidance but not sure where to start? The University of Law is here to help!‼️
ULaw is offering a virtual weekly series of Certified Commercial Awareness Workshops from the 13th of February to the 5th of March. The sessions will cover everything from the basics of commercial awareness to the current and future roles of AI in our legal landscape.

Check it out by clicking on our linktree, or go to to find out more about this amazing series!

📢 First-Years, Take Note! 📢

Want to refine your legal writing skills? LSE Law Outreach is hosting a Legal Writing Skills Workshop with Professor Shukri Shahizam to help you confidently approach essays and problem questions in exams! ✍️📚

🗓 Friday, 7th Feb
🕔 5 PM
📍 CKK 2.13

A great opportunity to enhance your legal writing—see you there! ⚖️✨

Pathfinder is Linklaters’ flagship first-year insight and development programme, giving aspiring commercial lawyers a taste of life at a global law firm. Your journey with us will start with two days in-person at our London office, followed by a six-month virtual series of professional development sessions. Once completed, you’ll be ready to be fast-tracked to a Linklaters Vacation Scheme assessment centre.

Eligibility:
- First year students studying a three-year undergraduate degree
- Second year students studying a four-year undergraduate degree
Open to law and non-law students at UK or Irish universities

Application window:
Applications open 2 December 2024 and closes 6 February 2025

Apply via the link in our bio!

This Valentine’s season, fall in love 💌 with the LSESU Law Society’s first-ever merch drop! 🫶 Launching 13 February, we’re bringing you timeless essentials that are as iconic as you are. Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special (hello, V-Day vibes 🌹), these pieces are perfect for law school chic.

👕 Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt
The ultimate student must-have! With a soft brushed fleece lining, a durable YKK zip, and the iconic embroidered crest, it’s cozy, classic, and ideal for those cold library nights 📚 or chill days out.

👜 Organic Cotton Tote Bag
Carry your books, groceries, and lawyer dreams in style. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas, it’s spacious, sturdy, and sustainable – a tote-ally perfect addition to your daily essentials.

🗓️ Drop Dates: Available 13–20 February 2025! Don’t miss out – it’s a limited-time affair! 💥

💌 Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for your study buddy or library crush, this is your sign to level up your wardrobe! 🖤⚖️

Experience Latham & Watkins like never before at our very first Experience Latham Recruiting 2-day Event in the picturesque English countryside!

Immerse yourself in the world of a leading global law firm and discover what makes us unique. In a relaxed and inspiring environment, we would like to give you the opportunity to meet colleagues from all our German offices.

Learn more about our diverse practice areas and enjoy a weekend full of networking, exciting insights, and unforgettable experiences with English charm.

We look forward to receiving your application, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and relevant certificates, by February 9, 2025, at [email protected].
See you in the UK countryside!

(The event is aimed at German students who are currently enrolled in a LL.M. programme in the UK or Ireland.)

🚨 Reminder! 🚨
The deadline for Cleary Gottlieb’s Summer Vacation Scheme is fast approaching! ⏰

Don’t miss your chance to apply for an incredible opportunity at one of the world’s leading law firms.

Make sure your application is submitted before January 31st!

First Year Workshop 2025
Are you a first-year student on a three-year course or a second-year student on a four-year course? Our two-day workshops offer a comprehensive introduction to Life@HSF and what a career with us could look like. Hosted at our London office, you’ll engage in interactive sessions covering corporate negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and our impactful pro bono work. Plus, you’ll get an insider’s view of the firm and our work through an exclusive careers fair.

But that’s not all! You’ll also get to shadow a trainee associate for an afternoon, followed by a fun-filled evening social event. We only host two of these immersive workshops each spring, so seize the opportunity and apply today.

Dates: 1 – 2 April 2025; 8 – 9 April 2025.
Deadline: 31st January 2025
Apply via the link in our bio!

Exciting news for those interested in pursuing a career as a Barrister‼️ BPP University is inviting you to their online 🌟Inns of Court Scholarships Panel (+ mock interviews) on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 6pm🌟.

This is an essential workshop for anyone wishing to successfully secure a scholarship from one of the Inns of Court or learn more about the bar in general. You will receive top tips from current Scholars on what they are looking for in scholarship applicants; how to prepare for a scholarship interview; and what are some of the typical questions you might be asked at interview.

Register for your FREE ticket using the link in bio!

Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship
At HSF, we’re passionate about nurturing diverse talent. In collaboration with Rare Recruitment, we’re proud to present the Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship, a unique initiative designed to support aspiring lawyers from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Each year, one deserving scholar will receive:

A generous award of £9000, spread over three years of study.
A guaranteed place on our First Year Workshop, offering a glimpse into life at HSF.
A dedicated support network within the firm, including an assigned mentor, partner contact, and trainee buddy.
A guaranteed spot on our spring or summer vacation scheme in your second year of study (conditional on achieving the required benchmark in first year exams).
Personalised 1:1 sessions with a qualified career coach from Rare Recruitment.

Deadline: 31st January 2025
Register via the link in our bio!

Campus Ambassador 2025/26
As a HSF Campus Ambassador, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting campaign, bringing the spirit of Herbert Smith Freehills to your campus. You’ll be the bridge between us and your fellow students, sharing the exciting work we do and the outstanding opportunities we offer.

Deadline: 31st March 2025
Register via the link in our bio!

🚨Last submission call for the Rule of Law Journal 2025!🚨

We are looking for pieces that are:
- 1500 - 5000 words
- About a legal issue concerning social justice, human rights, or government power.
- All jurisdictions and areas of law accepted!

The Rule of Law Journal aims to give space for undergraduate and masters students to publish socio-legal writings. With a focus on social justice, governmentment accountability, and human rights the journal aims to help undergraduate students produce cutting-edge writing that reflects contemporary issues and tensions, both in academia and in practice.

To submit or find out more go to the link in our bio or: ruleoflaw.lse.ac.uk

*Deadline 25th January 2025*

📢 Trump and the Law: Insights from Five Legal Fields

🌟 What lies ahead in Trump’s second term? Join us for a compelling evening as our expert panel delves into the legal landscapes of public law, reproductive rights, financial law, climate change law, and trade law.

🗓 When: 21 January, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Thai Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building
🍸 Drinks reception to follow!

Hear from distinguished speakers, including:
Professor Emily Jackson
Professor Larry Kramer
Dr Giulia Claudia Leonelli
Professor Niamh Moloney
Dr Mona Paulsen

This event is exclusive to the LSE community and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to gain insights into the legal implications of the Trump era!

🚨 We need YOU! 🚨 Vote for the LSESU Law Society in the LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards 2025 and help us bring the trophy home! 🏆✨

Bonus: Vote today and you’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win 50% off Law Ball tickets! 💃🕺

Click the link in our bio to vote now and support your society! Let’s make this happen! 💪💙

Discovering Linklaters is an in-person practice area fair for students studying a law or non-law undergraduate degree at a UK or Irish university.

This is a truly invaluable experience to visit the Linklaters London office and speak with a wide range of trainees, associates and senior lawyers to find out about what they do day-to-day and the innovative and global deals that they work on. During the event you will have the opportunity to speak to over 10 practice areas and teams!

For more information about Discovering Linklaters and details on how to apply, please click on the link in our bio!

Applications will close on Sunday, 5th January 2025.

Secure your spot now through our Linktree!

🌟 Autumn Term Highlights 🌟

This term has been nothing short of incredible, thanks to our amazing members and the phenomenal speakers and opportunities we’ve had! Here’s a look back at some of our top moments:

💬 A sold-out crowd of 90 joined us in just one hour for our powerful discussion with Dr. Norman Finkelstein on “Gaza and Lebanon: How did we get there?”

⚖️ KC Jonathan Fisher shared invaluable insights on financial crime and his involvement in a case supporting the Uyghur community.

🌍 Our Introduction Event highlighted the fantastic work of Lawyers Without Borders, inspiring so many of you to explore human rights careers and projects promoting the rule of law.

🤝 Fundraising with purpose: Our Bite-Sized Justice initiative raised funds for East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic and Citizens Advice Westminster.

✨ Networking and career highlights:
☕️ HSF’s Afternoon Tea
🍕 HSF Pizza-Making Session
🍽️ Cleary Gottlieb’s Careers Dinner
🍸 LSESU Law Society’s October Drinks
💼 Latham & Watkins’ Mini Insight Day
🌟 Weill Careers Dinner

We’re so grateful for your energy and support this term! 💙 Stay tuned for even more exciting events next term—we can’t wait to see you there! 👏

Hi everyone!

🌟Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to apply to Weil, Gotshal and Manges’ vacation scheme!
🗓️ Deadline: 15th Dec 2024
💡 Pro Tip: Highlight your commercial awareness and passion for Weil’s core practice areas in your app
Weil is renowned for its cutting-edge work in private equity and restructuring, offering incredible exposure to high-profile cases and deals.

Click the link below to apply now!
https://ukrecruiting.weil.com/vacation-schemes