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Spotlight on Law City Tour

Spotlight on Law City Tour

May 2025 TBC

Interested in a Career in Law?

Comprising two-days of in-person workplace visits to local and global law firms based in Belfast, the programme is an opportunity to:

  • Take part in case studies, workshops, panels and legal skills sessions
  • Hear from barristers and solicitors from a variety of practice areas
  • Get tips from recruiters on getting hired by a top law firm
  • Gain practical career knowledge on internships, placements, vacation schemes and training contracts.
Eligibility Criteria

The application process is open to degree-registered Queen’s University students from 2nd and 3rd year and those carrying out postgraduate study. 

Other Information:

Preference may be given to students who have not already participated in a Workplace Study Tour during the course of their degree.

The top 30 applications will be offered a place on the Programme and a reserve list may be created.

If the allocated Widening Participation Criteria is not met the places will automatically be re-allocated to other applicants.

There is no charge for this tour.

All sections of the application form on MyFuture must be fully complete, within the word count and have accurate spelling and grammar; otherwise, marks will be deducted accordingly. 

This Careers programme is also Future-Ready Award accredited through the Combined Route  for students who wish to apply to gain the award. 

Session dates and info

Session dates and times:

May 2025 TBC, check back for details. 

The Spotlight on Law City Tour consists of structured visits and workplace insights over 2 days, to include work practices, people and environments.

This Belfast based program will provide students with an opportunity to connect with employers and explore career options related to solicitor, barrister and graduate legal roles e.g. legal professional.

The program will finish with a panel event and networking opportunity.

Everyone who applies by the deadline will be emailed to their Queen's email address in regard to their application a few weeks after the closing date.

Those who are successful in their applications will be provided with further information on the programme itinerary via email. 

Through this programme you can expect to:

  • Visit local and global law firms based in Belfast.
  • Take part in case studies, workshops, panels, and legal skills sessions
  • Hear from legal professionals from a variety of practice areas including human rights, commercial, family and defence litigation.
  • Get insight into training pathways in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and England &Wales
  • Network with senior professionals within the profession
  • Find out about summer internships, placements, vacation schemes and training contracts
  • Get valuable tips from recruiters to help improve the quality of your applications to firms
  • Join like-minded students in this unique insight into the work/life balance of lawyers and barristers
  • Gain experience that will count towards Future-Ready Award accreditation.
  • Develop your employability skills through designing and delivering a post tour dissemination event to share your experience.
Spotlight on Law Highlights

Check out these images from our 2023 Spotlight on Law Programme. 

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