Insight Day
Discover what a career in law could look like
Our Insight Day is designed for University students who are interested in a career in law and want to understand what working in a full-service law firm is really like. During the day, you will hear from our Early Careers team, Trainee Solicitors, Solicitors and Partners.
Why attend our Insight Day?
A carefully structured day built to jumpstart your career exploration.
What you will experience
- Learn how a full-service law firm supports business and individual clients
- Hear from Trainee Solicitors about their day-to-day work
- Meet Partners and lawyers from different practice areas
- Understand more about our Legal Intern Programme and Training Contract pathway
- Take part in sessions to develop your commercial awareness and application confidence
- Begin building your professional network
Who is the Insight Day for?
Open to first, second and third-year undergraduate students, including Law and non-Law students.
Perfect if you are:
- Considering whether a career in law is right for you.
- Interested in applying for the Herrington Carmichael Legal Intern Programme.
- Thinking ahead to Training Contracts and qualifying through SQE routes.
- Looking to understand how a full-service law firm operates.
What the day will involve
A structured, thorough, and fair 4-stage selection process.
Introduction & Welcome
Introduction to Herrington Carmichael and Early Careers opportunities.
Trainee Cohort Session
Session with Trainee Solicitors on day-to-day work, seat rotations and application advice.
Practice Insights
Partner-led insight into different practice areas and industry specialisation.
Networking Lunch
A casual but valuable networking lunch with lawyers and recruiters.
Panel & Q&A
Trainee and Partner panel with candid answers to your career questions.
Practical Careers Workshop
Focused advice on making your application stand out.
Event details
March 2027
10:00 to 14:00
Farnborough Office, GU14 6XR
First, second and third-year undergraduates
Apply for the Insight Day
Submit your application to secure a spot for our next scheduled Insight Day in Farnborough.