About the Conference
The only event of its kind, The Non-Law into Law Conference connects students from diverse academic backgrounds across the UK and provides them with invaluable insights into careers in the law, breaking down barriers to entry. Our ambition is to give students studying non-law degrees the confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in their career pursuits.
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Being partnered with student non-law and law societies at fourteen universities, the Conference brings non-law students together to form a supportive community and enduring friendships and networks.
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Following on from its inaugural edition in 2024, the Conference will once again be held at LSE in March 2025. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive experience, wherein all attendees can learn from and engage with peers and experienced professionals, making lasting impressions and relationships.
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The Conference aims to empower attendees to explore legal careers through expert-led panels, keynote speeches, and workshops, offering guidance on law conversion courses, internships, and training contracts. Through networking sessions with experienced legal professionals and peers, attendees will gain practical knowledge and connections that extend beyond the conference, fostering long-term opportunities for mentorship and career advancement. The event highlights the diversity of routes into law, encouraging students to embrace their unique academic backgrounds as strengths in the legal field.
Why a Non-Law Conference?
It is often quoted that 40-50% of lawyers in the UK have non-law backgrounds. Yet non-law students have not traditionally been targeted with law career opportunities or supported with dedicated communities and events.
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Through partnerships with law firms and legal professionals, the conference seeks to demystify the legal profession for non-law students, offering practical guidance on the conversion to law. Attendees gain insights into diverse legal career paths, build connections with diverse peers and professionals, and develop skills and knowledge valuable in securing internships, conversion course places, and training contracts or pupillage.
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The conference not only addresses an underserved student demographic but also highlights the value of interdisciplinary talent in the legal field, making it an essential event for fostering inclusivity and supporting the next generation of diverse legal professionals.