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Browne Jacobson

October Virtual Law Work Experience

If you’re an aspiring solicitor/ barrister/legal professional, there’s one event that you absolutely cannot miss this year—the Browne Jacobson Law Virtual Work Experience.

Why is this THE must-attend lawcareers event of the year?
It’s simple: your career prospects will increase with attendance. This event is packed with unrivalled legal insights, an incredible lineup of exclusive speakers, and hands-on career advice from the most prestigious legal figures in the UK. Whether you're planning to work in private practice, join an in-house legal team, or carve your path as a barrister, this event covers everything you need to secure the career of your dreams. 

In addition, you will be the first to hear about the brand-new Barrister Apprenticeship programme. Browne Jacobson will be one of the first UK law firms to offer this route, and they will launch their applications at the event!

Star-Studded Line-Up:

We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Ellie Reeves (Rachel Reeves' younger sister, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer), a British barrister and politician who has served as Solicitor General for England and Wales since September 2025. Eleanor was also the chair of the Labour Party and has held many other high-profile positions within the political and legal landscape. 

Other Speaker Line-up 

• Jonathan Tardif, Head of Commercial Disputes at Browne Jacobson – an unparalleled opportunity to hear directly from one of the UK’s best litigators (and how to ‘win’ when on a huge case) 
• Barbara Mills KC, Chair of The Bar Council and Deputy High Court Judge – hear from one of the leading barristers in the UK who specialises in high conflict cases featuring allegations of severe abuse 
• Mark Evans, the brand new President of the Law Society of England & Wales, and widely recognised as one of the most influential legal figures in UK law
• Nirmal Shant KC HHJ, a Specialist in criminal and fraud cases, has worked with some of the most dangerous criminals in the UK. One of the most influential South Asian women in law and an incredibly successful High Court Judge
• Dr Sally Penni MBE, Criminal and Employment Law specialist, published author, and diversity advocate for women in the legal profession 
• Caroline Green (Senior Partner, Browne Jacobson) A rare opportunity to hear from the leader of a UK Top 50 law firm and commercial solicitor who has advised the likes of Louis Vuitton, and many other leading luxury brands for almost 40 years. 

Plus, you’ll gain insights from a panel of SQE trainees on how to successfully tackle the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, hear from an ex-Googles DeepMind lawyer on how to navigate a legal career as a neurodivergent individual, and build a personal brand that will help you stand out.

What Makes This Event Different?

No other event offers such a live, comprehensive, real-world look into EVERY area of the legal profession, led by top-tier professionals.

From in-house legal advice to barristers' insights and a special personal branding session, you’ll gain practical knowledge, understand what legal employers are looking for, and most importantly, it’ll help you create an application which stands out in some of the UK’s most competitive recruitment processes.

Why Attend?

This event is your direct access to the brightest minds and most successful people in law and a chance to gain actionable advice on navigating your legal career. Whether you’re aiming for a law firm, chambers, or an in-house role, the Browne Jacobson FAIRE Virtual Insight Event is designed to help you get there faster, smarter, and with confidence.

Tuesday, 28 October

9:00am - 4:15pm

Register here

Medic Mentor & Birmingham University  Hospitals NHS Trust

FREE 6-month medical or 4-month dental virtual work experience programme.
Participating in this virtual work experience not only opens doors for students to gain insights and opportunities that may otherwise be hard to access, but also serves as a crucial step in preparing them for their upcoming physical placements. Partnering with Birmingham Universities Hospitals Trust, our Virtual Work Experience has been a game-changer for thousands of secondary school students in the past year.

Find out more and register here