
Welcome to the Next Gen Summit 2021
Date: 03.12.21
Time: 10:00 - 3:30pm GMT
Format: Hybrid
Please note: In-person spaces for the Summit have sold out. If you would like to attend, you will be able to watch the live stream - the link will be released on our website and social media.
You can expect…
10:30 - PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
We’re honoured to have Stephanie Boyce introduce this year’s Summit. Stephanie is the sixth woman, the first Black office holder, the first person of colour and the second in-house solicitor in almost fifty years to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
1:30 - FIRESIDE WITH TOM DALEY
Tom Daley is a Diver, Olympic Champion, LGBTQ+ advocate and more. In this session, you’ll hear his advice on owning your place in a room and how to be proud of your background and authenticity.
10:45 - BREAKING INTO LAW
With Clifford Chance, ITV, Latham & Watkins and Freshfields.
Hear from four GROW mentors about their journeys into law and how you can follow in their foot-steps. We’ll be discussing top recruitment cycle tips, personal branding and what you can expect as a junior lawyer.
1:45 - CHALLENGING EXPECTATIONS
With Babylon, BCLP and Allen & Overy.
Hear from changemakers in the legal industry about how they overcame barriers, innovated in their field and how they continue to challenge the traditional narrative in their roles.
11:30 - THE FUTURE OF LAW
With Allen & Overy, PayPal, BP and Travers Smith.
Learn about how the legal industry is changing from experts in the field. You’ll be exposed to different practice areas to hear about the changing practices of working, new trends, diversity and inclusion and more.
2:30 - ASK THE GRAD RECRUITERS
With Skadden, Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy.
We’ll be joined by three Graduate Recruiters from leading law firms to get your questions answered on applications, interviews and how you can stand out as a candidate.