The Law Students Careers Summit is an annual flagship event organized by the Law Society of New South Wales, designed to support law students across all years of study in exploring diverse career paths within the legal profession. The 2026 Summit is scheduled for Thursday, 12 March 2026, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, NSW.
The Summit features a curated program of main stage presentations and workshops aimed at equipping attendees with essential skills and knowledge for their legal careers. Key sessions include a panel discussion on various legal career pathways, a workshop on building confidence in professional networking, and a session addressing perfectionism and sustainable success in the legal field.
In addition to informative sessions, the event offers practical opportunities such as professional headshots and networking with employers from private practice, government departments, in-house corporate teams, community legal centres, and law technology providers. Attendees can also participate in a prize draw with various prizes available.
The Summit is ideal for law students seeking to gain insights into potential career paths, develop professional skills, and connect with a broad range of employers within the legal profession. Whether attending in person or accessing on-demand content, participants will find valuable resources to support their transition from study to practice.
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Speakers(2)
Anna Fischer
Anna Fischer specializes in addressing perfectionism and its impact on performance and sustainable success. She explores the effects of perfectionism on the brain, body, and relationships, providing strategies to neutralize harmful thinking patterns for sustainable career progression.
Cathryn Urquhart
Cathryn Urquhart is a professional with expertise in building confidence for professional networking. She focuses on preparing individuals for in-person networking events, offering techniques to assist during the event, and strategies for effective follow-up.
Event Details
- Date
- March 12, 2026
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- International Convention Centre
- Pricing
- $10 in-person; $0-$5 on-demand
- Audience
- Law students from all years of study across New South Wales.
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,000 student registrations.