A day inside Slaughter and May.

Why this day matters

Slaughter and May is one of the most selective firms in the City, and an open day is a rare chance to see how it actually works from the inside. You will meet lawyers across different practice areas, hear how their careers took shape, and find out what makes a candidate stand out through the recruitment process.

WCAN has spent years putting women in front of this firm, and we have watched women who first walked in on a day like this go on to secure training contracts. The lawyers who host it want that to keep happening, which is why the room is small and the access is real.

Take your first step inside a leading City law firm.

On the agenda

• Career talks from women in the legal industry
• Skills sessions to sharpen how you present yourself on paper and in person
• Networking with lawyers and trainees across practice areas
• Practical recruitment advice from the people who review applications

What you leave with

• A clear view of the firm’s culture and the work it does
• Direct access to lawyers you can follow up with
• A sharper sense of whether a career here is right for you
• A network of women applying alongside you