Meet us

We think the best way for you to find out about training at Shoosmiths is to meet us.

We will be attending various virtual law careers fairs and events in Autumn 2021.

Date	Event	Time
07/09/2021	Legal Cheek UK Fair	14:00 - 17:00
30/09/2021	AllAboutLaw - Medical Negligence Panel	TBC
05/10/2021	Legal Cheek UK Fair	14:00 - 17:00
14/10/2021	Legal Cheek Scottish Fair	14:00 - 17:00
18/10/2021 - 22/10/2021	AllAboutLaw Virtual Law Fair	All week
27/10/2021	AllAboutLaw - Life at a National Firm Panel	TBC
04/11/2021	Legal Cheek UK Fair	14:00 - 17:00
02/11/2021	Legal Cheek UK Fair	14:00 - 17:00
16/11/2021	Legal Cheek & Shoosmiths Autumn Event	16:00 - 18:00
17/11/2021	AllAboutLaw - The Law firm of the future Panel	TBC
26/11/2021	LawCareersNetLIVE Manchester	Details here

Join the conversation

This is a great opportunity to find out more about us and what we can offer you. You will get an insight into our practice areas, clients, our training contract and the skills you need to develop to become a successful lawyer. We've invited guest speakers to join us LIVE so you can get a real feel for what working in a law firm is all about.

Our LIVE videos will be broadcast on our Facebook page or Instagram profile. If you can't join us live, then you can come back and watch us anytime as we’ll also share them to our YouTube channel, so they are accessible to everyone.

Visit our Facebook events page to view all upcoming Facebook events, and click 'going' to receive a reminder when we go LIVE.

Meet us in person, it's the best way to learn about your training contract.

Samantha Hope, Graduate Recruitment Manager

Focus

Networking Know-How for Trainee Solicitors

Networking is often the part of moving from student to professional that feels most unfamiliar. It seems to fill people with ‘the fear’ but is essentially just engaging with other human beings. Like any other skill it can be mastered with practice.

How to start researching a firm

Shoosmiths application form is open for you to apply for an insight evening, and will shortly open it’s application form for placements and training contracts too. With that comes the questions about knowing where to start when researching a firm before submitting an application. Amy shares her advice on why *here* is the best place to start!

Personality: Don't fake it, make it!

How can you get across your personality whilst also highlighting your skills and legal experience on the application form? Samantha Hope from Shoosmiths, shares her top tips on how you can enhance your employability by developing your personality.

Not sure where to start?

Start here; read our guides to networking know-how for trainees, how to get your personality across on your application form and how to approach researching a firm.