Law Fair 2023How to register

9 October 2023, 10.30am to 3pm

Join us in-person at the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD.

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Law Fair 2023 - Exhibitor Fair Guide

Law Fair 2023 - Exhibitor Fair Guide - Accessible

Meet representatives of law firms and legal organisations as well as academic staff at Strathclyde's Law Fair.

The University of Strathclyde Law School and the Careers Service are delighted to be holding this event once again. This established and highly regarded fair is an excellent forum for students to have fruitful discussions with firms of solicitors and other organisations about employment opportunities in the legal profession, summer placements and traineeships.

Please note that by signing up to attend this fair, you're agreeing to the organisers terms and conditions, these can be found below.

Top tips for attending the fair

Before the fair

View exhibitors: Check the exhibitor list and Guide and make note of the exhibitors whom you wish to visit.

Research exhibitors: Find out what this employer does, their products, their graduate opportunities any recent announcements. Use websites to check the nature of their vacancies and their entry requirements. Think of sensible questions to ask.

Be mindful: Think about what you are going to wear. Formal/ smart causal is recommended

Starting conversations: Think about how you will introduce yourself confidently to exhibitors. Avoid generic questions like “what do you do?”

Practice "promoting yourself": Think about what sets you apart from the competition. What are your key strengths and skills? What are the key things you would like others to know about you? Provide examples.

CVs: Take CVs if you wish, but it is not vital. Some recruiters may not take them as they require on-line applications. If you do take a CV - be prepared, make sure there are no typos and that all your details are clear and accurate.

Take notes: Of exhibitors answers or their names in case you need to follow up later.

On the day

Talk about yourself:

  • be positive
  • talk about why you're interested in the company and what you can bring to it

When asking questions:

  • be enthusiastic
  • take notes so you don't forget what the exhibitors are telling you

After the fair

  • review your notes
  • follow up on any contacts you've made
  • confirm any dates discussed (e.g. closing dates, company events)
  • connect with any contacts you made on LinkedIn
  • visit the Careers Service at your University for further help

Travelling to the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), University of Strathclyde Campus – Google maps.

By train

The closest train stations to the campus are:

  • National services:
    • Queen Street (0.4 miles)
    • Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
  • Local services:
    • High Street (0.1 miles)
    • Queen Street (0.4 miles)
    • Argyle Street (0.6 miles)
    • Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
  • SPT Subway:
    • Buchanan Street (0.4 miles)

By car

The nearest car parks are just a short walk away from the Technology and Innovation Centre:

  • George Street Car Park, G1 1RS (0.2 miles)
  • 24hr City Parking, Duke Street, G4 0UW (0.3 miles)

By bus

Buchanan Bus Station is 0.6 miles away and runs frequent services to Glasgow International Airport and all parts of the country.

Terms and conditions

Please follow these terms and conditions:

  • never record/ take a picture of an employer without their consent
  • be Mindful of professional etiquette and use appropriate language - avoid slang and jargon
  • dress appropriately; formal/ smart causal is recommended
  • by registering to attend you agree that the organiser reserves the right to stop you from entering and/or remove you from the in-person fair if the organiser, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behaviour creates disruption, offence or hinders the Fair or the enjoyment of the Fair content by other attendees
  • by registering to attend this fair, your data will be shared with the fair organiser; University of Strathclyde Careers Service

 

Fire regulations 

There are no planned fire alarm tests on the day of the fair therefore if an alarm does sound, please treat it as genuine, and make your way to the nearest Fire Exits in a calm and orderly manner.

Please familiarise yourself with the fire exits (green running man signs) and follow these to exit the building. The Events team will assist in the building evacuation.

The Assembly point is towards the East of the building in the direction of High St, on the corner of Shuttle and George St. Please wait in the garden area until you are informed by a fire safety officer that it is safe to re-enter the building.