Introducing LawCon!

For our first ever University of Law Students' Law Conference we present the Theme:

Navigating the Future of Law and your career: Bridging Academia, Practice, and Technology

Watch out for our speakers line up and conference agenda in the coming days.

• Date: 24 – 06 – 2025
• Time: 9:15am – 5pm
• Host Campus: London Moorgate Campus
• Transport: Coaches or trains will be available from Birmingham, Royal Holloway, Reading and Southampton. 
• Registration: Sign up here

Our areas of focus include:

• From Law School to Legal Practice: Bridging the Gap and essential skills for success
• Exploring the intersection of academic training and practical application in the legal profession/Industry.
• AI and digital transformation in Legal Practice: Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Considerations.
• Building a Sustainable and Responsible Legal Career
• Developing and building a Personal Brand
• Balancing your mental health and your career

LawCon was established this year by our SU Co-President for Academic Affairs, Peter Bolaji to provide all ULaw students with invaluable practical experience, preparing them for their future careers and other opportunities.

 

Sign up here!

NOTE: Limited slots are available

Vision

To establish an annual, high-quality Law Conference for all University of Law students that provides them with invaluable insights into the evolving legal landscape, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities.

 

Mission

The mission of this conference is to create a platform for University of Law students to connect with peers, faculty members, and industry professionals through engaging discussions, interactive workshops, case studies, and inspiring keynote addresses.

Goal

The purpose of the conference is to expose students to leading legal professionals from the United Kingdom and beyond. Keynote sessions will focus on the theme of the conference, offering insights into global legal trends, challenges, and opportunities. 

 

Benefits

• Networking opportunities with legal professionals.
• Broadening knowledge of emerging trends in law.
• Valuable addition to CVs
• Improved student experience at the University of Law.
• Certificate of Participation
• Enhance your employability skills
• There will be lots of foods and refreshments

Highlights

• 1 Keynote Speech
• 3 Panel Discussions 
• 2 Talks 
• 2 Legal Workshops  
• 3 Networking Sessions

Keynote Speech: Navigating the Future of Law and your career: Bridging Academia, Practice, and Technology

Panel discussion themes include:

• You and Your Career
• AI and digital transformation in Legal Practice: Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Considerations
• The future of Law: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Talks

• From Law School to Legal Practice: Bridging the Gap and essential skills for success
• Balancing your mental health and career

Workshops

• Artificial Intelligence and Legal Practice
• Evolving Frontiers in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Organising Committee

Thank you to the fantastic team of students and staff who have supported us to organise this exciting event!

• Peter Bolaji (Project Lead, SU Co-President Academic Affairs)
• Uche Adika (Manchester, SU Co-President Union Development)
• Kiyala Matanga (Campus Vice President, London Moorgate)
• Esha Tibrewal (Programme Rep)
• Riya Dhruw 
• Anaiah Ferdinand (Birmingham)

For more information or any enquiries, please contact: peter.bolaji@law.ac.uk (Project Lead).

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