Join Farrer & Co on their unique Diversity Event in October 2024

Farrer is passionate about championing diversity in the Legal industry. This invaluable event is focused on providing opportunities for underrepresented groups, focusing on social mobility and ethnic diversity, providing attendees the chance to be fast-tracked to secure a career within a top 100 Law firm.

Company: Farrer & Co

Location: London Offices

Event: Diversity event

Event Date: Thursday 3^rd October 2024

Apply here: This is an invite only event and candidates will need to register their interest. All eligible candidates will be booked in for a screening call with Sanctuary Graduates before being formally invited to the event.

Deadline: 27th September 2024

Who is Farrer & Co?

Farrer is a top 100 Law firm synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service. They are made up of 100 Partners, 260 Lawyers and over 200 available Business Services who play a key role in advising businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations, individuals, and families on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises, from their offices in London. Farrer need clear thinkers, who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done.

Abiding by their values of integrity, excellence and partnership, Farrer has long-standing relationships with their clients. By putting their clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do, they are trusted to do the right thing and aim for the best results.

Farrer are modern lawyers with timeless values. The firm fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment. From the minute you walk through the door, you are greeted by warm and friendly people.

Passionate about encouraging diversity, Farrer are hosting this event to provide more information on their firm and opportunities, run interactive activities and workshops and networking sessions to allow you to build strong connections with senior members. By attending this event, you will have the chance to be spotted as top talent and be fast tracked through the process.

Opportunities available at Farrer

• Training contracts – next cohort will be 2027 and applications open soon.
• Vocational schemes.

What to expect at the event?

• Welcome to the firm
• Information session with the graduate recruitment team (covering vacation schemes and training contract information)
• Q&A with current trainees/NQs
• Panel discussion with partners across various legal teams/departments
• Intro to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at the firm and meeting some of the chairs of the firms EIGs (employee impact groups)
• Networking lunch
• Workshops: vacation scheme/training contract application workshop/interview skills workshop

Who can apply?

Candidates must undergo a pre-interview test with Sanctuary Graduates as part of the application process. We are looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Are in their second or third year of university.
• Must be on track to receive a minimum 2:1 grade in your degree discipline.
• Open to Legal and non-Legal degrees.
• Candidates from a non-legal background would be required to complete their Law conversion course before proceeding with a training contract.
• Candidates who hold a visa are eligible to apply for this event.

Why apply?

• An opportunity to find out about a career at Farrer from a diverse range of leaders and professionals within the firm.
• Find out about the application process and skills sessions on how to apply for future roles and allow you to put your best application forward.
• Q&A panel with current trainees to answer all your questions.
• Career insights and discussions.
• A chance to potentially be fast-tracked to secure a career at Farrer.
• All candidates that attend will be added to a candidate watch list, this will highlight to Farrer all of those who have attended. This will look favourable when applying for future posts.

This is an invite only invite and further details will be shared with you if you are selected to attend.