Top Tips sessions

Top Tips sessions are designed to give you the confidence and tools to make your way successfully through the application and selection process.

Careers Network run workshops on the following topics:

  • CVs
  • Covering letters
  • Online applications
  • LinkedIn
  • Interviews

Latest Top Tips events

  • The Table with Newton
    Pull up a chair. Think like a consultant.
    10:00 Wed 28 Oct 2026
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • "Foundations": Construction Law Training webinar 5
    "Foundations" is a free training programme suitable for students seeking an introduction to construction law in England and Wales. The programme will run across five Thursday afternoon sessions, covering core areas of practice.
    14:30 Thu 29 Oct 2026
    Online - link will be sent in confirmation email or prior to the event
  • PWC: Navigating the selection process with confidence
    Whether you're just beginning to consider your career options or are ready to dive into our application process, this event is the ideal starting point to understand what it takes to join PwC and what to expect from our selection process.
    16:00 Thu 29 Oct 2026
    Online
  • Festival of Law by Targetjobs: Beyond City Law
    It’s back! For a second year running, from September to November 2026, we’re hosting the Festival of Law. It’s a series of 8 exclusive in-person and virtual networking and insight events helping aspiring solicitors gain insight and succeed!
    10:30 Fri 30 Oct 2026
    Online
  • Women leading insurance forward
    Hexaware invites students, apprentices, graduates and insurance industry leaders to a landmark event connecting the next generation of talent with the professionals shaping the future of insurance.
    16:00 Mon 02 Nov 2026
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Arup Early Careers Events UK and Ireland hybrid events series
    Join us at our Early Careers events for undergraduates and Master's students where you'll have the opportunity to hear from a range of members across our business.
    17:00 Tue 03 Nov 2026
    Hybrid event
  • Drop Ins with Careers Network
    Get top top tips and guidance from the Careers Network Team.
    13:00 Wed 04 Nov 2026
    The View, 1st Floor Green Heart Forum
  • Pupillage at the Specialist Bar: Media, Company, Intellectual Property and Tax Law
    The RBA is hosting this hybrid event for aspiring pupils, collaborating with Lincoln’s Inn, Erskine Chambers, 5RB and Hogarth Chambers. This is an excellent opportunity to hear more about a career in tax and to meet members of chambers.
    17:30 Wed 04 Nov 2026
    Online
  • Gowling WLG sector webinar series: The Real Estate sector
    Discover where a career in commercial law could take you. Join Gowling WLG’s virtual series for sector insights from our lawyers, practical Early Talent tips and a closer look at life at an international law firm.
    14:00 Thu 05 Nov 2026
    Online - see URL listed in event description
  • Applications close in 8 days - Q&A with the Early Talent Team at Gowling WLG
    Join the Early Talent team at Gowling WLG about how to ace your application form and ask your questions directly to the team.
    12:00 Tue 10 Nov 2026
    Online

'How to' Sessions

‘How to’ sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to secure a range of different types of work experience opportunities, and provide the space for you to reflect on how these can benefit your career journey.

The Work Experience & Student Opportunities team run workshops and events on the following topics:

  • Getting started with work experience
  • Finding work experience opportunities such as internships and placements
  • Creating alternative work experience routes
  • Funding low paid and unpaid work experience
  • Real voices of students, alumni and employers on work experience topics

Further CV, application and interview support

For CV, application and interview support, Careers Network has a range of guides, workshops, drop-ins and online tools including CV checking and practice interview software.

You can also ask one of our Careers Advisers to review your CV, cover letter or application by emailing Careers Network. 

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