At The Dickson Poon School of Law, we offer a dynamic, distinctive, and highly engaging programme designed to help you thrive in the legal world and beyond.
Our service offers expert guidance and initiatives to ensure every student can confidently explore a wide range of career paths.
Our provision is organised around focused tracks on career decision-making, becoming a barrister or solicitor, and exploring alternative career pathways.
Employer and alumni events
We work closely with leading organisations, including international law firms, barristers’ chambers, government departments and our global alumni community to bring students first-hand insights into diverse legal and law-related careers.
Here's a selection of our previous events, ranging from panel discussions, networking opportunities to talks and interviews:
- Freshfields – The varied practice of financial law: what we do and why it matters
- When Law and Diplomacy Collide: Insights from the FCDO
- An evening with the Property Bar
Workshops
Our workshops are designed to help you make confident career decisions, understand early legal recruitment, and build the skills needed to succeed.
We've previously held sessions on:
- How to differentiate between law firms
- Completing law firm application forms
- The role of the Inns of Court in supporting aspiring barristers
- Bar Training Scholarships
- What else can I do with my law degree?
Our workshops offer targeted support at every stage of your journey.
Personalised support
Alongside events and workshops, you will benefit from one-to-one careers guidance, CV and application reviews, assessment centre prep, and practice interviews. You will also have access to an extensive online resource hub designed to help you start your career in law.
All of this is exclusively for law students. You, of course, will also have access to all the opportunities offered by King's Central Careers & Employability Service.
Take a look at our events