Welcome to the Next Gen Summit 2022

Date: 28.10.22

Time: 9:30 - 5:00pm GMT

Format: Hybrid

Location: Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ

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You can expect…

10:15 - INTO AND KEYNOTE WITH LAYTON WILLIAMS

Layton is an actor, singer, dancer and writer whose theatre credits include playing Billy in Billy Elliot and Jamie in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on the West End. TV credits include Bad Education - where he is now taking over as the lead from Jack Whitehall.

11:00 - KICKSTARTING YOUR CAREER

With Allen & Overy, BCLP, Travers Smith and Womble Bond Dickinson.

Ready to get inspired? Hear from four young professionals about their journeys into law, overcoming barriers and challenging expectations about the profession. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask your honest questions about the first few years working in law.

11:45 - COMMERCIAL CASE STUDY WITH PAYPAL

Gain a practical insight into some of the typical tasks trainees/lawyers do. You’ll work through the case study together, answer questions, interact and learn from hands on experience.

2:00 - HOT TOPICS

With Babylon, Boohoo, Clifford Chance and Reed Smith.

Hear from leaders in the profession on how you can progress through the industry and where the future of your career could be. You’ll learn from experts on ESG, the four day working week, working beyond your role as a lawyer and more.

2:45 - GET INTO LAW MASTERCLASS

With Clifford Chance, Latham & Watkins, RPC and Specsavers.

Learn how to get from A to B in the legal industry by listening to grad recruiters, in-house counsel, a trainee and a paralegal. Your legal career is waiting for you, now it’s time to get the best tips to help you stand out as a candidate.

3:30 - GROUP MENTORING

With the GROW team.

It’s time to get the experts out of the room! No question is off limits, let’s have an open Q&A with Justin and Lucy from the GROW team all about working in law and how you can be yourself when you enter the industry.