Durham Law Fair

The Durham Law Fair, sponsored by Macfarlanes LLP, takes place in November of each year, usually in the Fonteyn Ballroom and the Vane Tempest Hall of Dunelm House.  It is an excellent opportunity to speak with a range of legal employers and course providers.  If you want to know more about vacation schemes, training contracts, the LPC or the GDL and career options within the legal profession then this is undoubtedly the event for you! 

Although the event is aimed primarily at penultimate year law and final year non law students, anyone with an interest in a career in law is very welcome to attend! 

There is no need to reserve a place, just turn up on the day!

Student feedback

Good range of firms present, all of whom were enthusiastic and informative

2nd year Law student / 2011

Very good information from trainees as to the culture of the individual firms and the routes in they took

Final year Classics student / 2011

Good to talk to trainees about their experiences so far, hear advice on applications and find out about opportunities to gain experience

1st year Law student / 2011

Information extremely relevant and helped me to make choices about my future directions

2nd year Sociology/Law student / 2011

Massive variety, friendly staff, personal atmosphere, career instruction, knowledgeable staff

1st year English Studies student / 2011

Managed to find out more about open days and workshops

1st year Law student / 2011

Clarity and direction - information about internship programmes and what to expect from a career in Law

1st year Law student / 2011

Helpful advice and nice to have many law firms in one place for comparison purposes

2nd year History student / 2011