We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Student Lab Summit, the InterLaw Diversity Forum’s flagship early careers event for aspiring lawyers!
On 13th December 2024, the InterLaw Diversity Forum will welcome high-potential aspiring lawyers from diverse, socially mobile, and under-represented groups for virtual event filled with inspiring panel discussions, practical workshops, and networking with top law firms.
The Student Lab Summit provides attendees with practical skills and unique insights into life in the legal profession, helping them not only to “get in” but also to thrive in their careers.
This year's Student Lab Summit will be hosted virtually and generously supported by our member firm organisations. The day will run from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our programme includes
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Plenary Panels:
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"The Future of Law: Perspectives on the evolving legal landscape"
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“Breaking Barriers: The Realities of Rising in Law”
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Keynote Speech
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Interactive Workshops
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Law Fair where you can connect with firms committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
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Arnold & Porter
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A&O Shearman
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Cooley
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Goodwin Procter
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Latham & Watkins
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Milbank
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Morrison Foerster
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Ropes & Gray
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Stevens & Bolton
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Speakers include:
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Mary Bonsor, Founder, Flex Legal
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Daniel Burnand, Commercial Real Estate Partner, BCLP
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Nafeesa Deen, Associate (Litigation), Morrison Foerster
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Claire Keast-Butler, Co-Managing Partner, Cooley
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Matt Nestor, Private Equity Associate, Goodwin
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Julie Swan, Director of Education and Training, SRA
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Justine Thompson, Executive Director, InterLaw Diversity Forum
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Hannah White, DEI Officer, InterLaw Diversity Forum
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Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon), Founder & Chair InterLaw
The Student Lab Summit is aimed at current law undergraduates, undergraduates in other fields intending to do the GDL, law graduates (including those who have completed the GDL), and career changers in groups currently under-represented in law firm leadership (minority ethnic, women, LGBTQ+, socially mobile, disability).
NB Completing this application does not guarantee you a space at the InterLaw Diversity Forum Student Lab.. We will inform you should your application for a space be successful.
Feedback from our previous Student Lab Summits and Student Lab Summer Internship:
I feel inspired more than ever to break through into this industry. I have attended an array of open days and insight evenings with commercial law firms and generally, I have felt underrepresented. However, during this event I felt genuinely included as I saw people from similar backgrounds.
I always knew that the programme would be really beneficial for students and graduates who want to break into the legal industry but it has really exceeded my expectations.
I enjoyed every bit of the programme, from listening to what it means to increase diversity in the legal profession, to learning how we could navigate through our legal journeys.
The Student Lab Summit is the best event I have attended this year!
I felt more confident after hearing from the different speakers. It showed me that despite my challenges, I can still overcome them and become a lawyer.
Student Lab motivated me as I realise even the best lawyers have experienced struggles and rejections.
