Spring Open Days

These open days offer an insight into the legal profession and the work of a City law firm. You will hear about a recent transaction and receive advice on applications and interviews.

Dates

• Tuesday 23 March 2027
• Thursday 1 April 2027
• Wednesday 7 April 2027

Application

• When to apply: Applications are open and close on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
• How to apply: Complete an online application form, including personal details, a full breakdown of examination results, and attach your cover letter and CV.
• Review process: Every application is reviewed by the Early Careers Recruitment Team; there is no automatic filtering.
• No tests or interviews: This is an online application only.

Application Form Details

• Personal details
• Educational information:
  • GCSE and A-level (or equivalent) results.
  • Completed module results for all undergraduate and postgraduate study to date (including first year results).
  • Explanation of non-UK grading systems if applicable.
  • If no university results yet, mention this and include predicted grades or coursework results if available, or state N/A.
• Extenuating circumstances: Space to detail any circumstances that have materially affected your results.

Preparing Your Cover Letter

• Discuss your interest in a career in law and why you are applying to Slaughter and May.
• You may reference virtual internships, law firm events, or university events.
• Include any other relevant information.
• Length: No longer than one side of A4.
• Address to: Janine Arnold, Head of Early Careers Recruitment.

Preparing Your CV

• Length: No more than 2 sides of A4.
• Content: Factual information about what you have done, where, and when.
• Demonstrate interest: Evidence of interest in and commitment to a career in commercial law (e.g., open days, virtual internships, law firm/university events, legal work experience).
• Include details of all activities, related or unrelated to law, to show your journey and how you spend your time outside studies.

What We Look For

• Academic Achievements:
  • A-levels: AAB (excluding EPQ) or equivalent.
  • Undergraduate degree (and postgraduate if applicable): Strong 2:1, ideally 65% and above in the majority of modules for each completed academic year.
  • Consideration for mitigating circumstances that materially impacted results.
• Drive and Interest in Commercial Law: Understanding of the firm's work and motivation to learn more.
• Commercial Awareness: Curiosity about business operations and an informed understanding of the commercial world.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Vital for lawyers; ability to work successfully in teams.
• Resilience and Grit: Ability to work long hours, remain focused under pressure, and deal with the unexpected.
• Independent Thought: Ability to articulate and defend your point of view.
• Interests outside law: Include these on your CV to demonstrate developed skills.

Additional Information

• Contextual Recruitment: Slaughter and May uses the Rare Contextual Recruitment System to assess potential in context.
• Equal Opportunities: Background, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religious beliefs, and age are irrelevant.
• Contact: For queries, visit the FAQs page or contact the Early Careers Recruitment Team via email or on 020 7090 4454.
• Accessibility: Recruitment processes are barrier-free and inclusive. Contact Sara Medgyesi for adjustments for disabilities or long-term health conditions.
• Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed and can be provided in advance.