On The Day
Dress smartly. You do not need to wear a suit, but a smart outfit will project a professional image, remember these people could be your future employers!
Arrive early and allow yourself plenty of time to see all the firms.
Take time to read the Law Fair Brochure as it will give you an overview of all the firms attending and may include information that you missed during research. The Brochure is free and can be collected on the day and downloaded from the Law Fair page.
Approach each stand confidently, with a firm handshake and lots of interest and enthusiasm.
Keep an open mind and speak to different types of firms. By doing so you will start to identify the things that are important to you in your choice of firm and you will gain a clearer picture of the sort of working environment which will suit you.
Speak to the firm’s Trainees as these people are doing the job that you are aspiring to and you can find out information like what the work/life balance is really like, the training environment at the firm, and how the training programme is run.
Ask the same set of questions to each firm so you can make comparisons between them.
Take notes on what each firm has said including the name of the person you spoke to so you can remember the information they gave.
Do not assess firms on the “freebies” they give out as they are only gimmicks, but that’s not to say you cannot take advantage of what is on offer! Remember to act professionally; do not grab freebies unless they are offered to you.
Remember firms are trying to impress you as much as you are trying to impress them as they want you to apply.
Do not expect to walk away from the Law Fair with offers of work experience or invitations to open days, as firms are generally there to sell their company, not to find their next trainees.
Lastly, go home and read all the information that you have been given!