Addleshaw Goddard Events

'Discover Addleshaw Goddard’ is a four-part series looking at our application process as well as inclusion at the firm. 

In this first event we will explore our application process, what’s involved and share hints and tips to help you succeed.

The remaining three events will focus on inclusion at Addleshaw Goddard, specifically social mobility, neurodiversity and ethnicity.

Inclusion is at the top of our agenda at Addleshaw Goddard, we aim to break down any barriers faced by individuals when entering the legal profession.

Make sure you register for each event in the series you would like to attend. 

In the second event in our ‘Discover Addleshaw Goddard’ series we will be focussing on social mobility in law. You will hear from individuals at different stages of their career alongside the Early Careers Team.

Inclusion is at the top of our agenda at Addleshaw Goddard, we aim to break down any barriers faced by individuals when entering the legal profession.

The remaining two events will further focus on inclusion at Addleshaw Goddard, specifically neurodiversity and ethnicity. 

Make sure you register for each event in the series you would like to attend. 

In the third event in our ‘Discover Addleshaw Goddard’ series we will be focussing on neurodiversity in law. You will hear from individuals at different stages of their career alongside the Early Careers Team.

Inclusion is at the top of our agenda at Addleshaw Goddard, we aim to break down any barriers faced by individuals when entering the legal profession.

The final event of the series will further focus on inclusion at Addleshaw Goddard, specifically ethnicity. 

Make sure you register for each event in the series you would like to attend. 

The aim of Ethnicity.Talent.Law is to bring together students from ethnically diverse backgrounds with people from Addleshaw Goddard LLP as part of a growing effort to increase ethnic diversity within the legal sector.

Key figures from Addleshaw Goddard LLP will share their stories, experiences and the challenges that they have faced during their careers and provide a platform for students to gain advice on the recruitment processes and much more.

This 3 part event will consist of experiences and journeys into the legal profession and offering advice to participants on the following:

Application process insights: A session centred on what students should or could be doing to help them succeed in the application process, whilst looking at how they can highlight their differences in a positive way.

Panel discussion – How to leverage your difference: A panel discussion with a group of practising solicitors from a range of different backgrounds and levels of qualification from Addleshaw Goddard LLP, sharing their thoughts as to how they can “leverage their difference” in their careers.

Networking: The opportunity to network with trainees and fee earners from the Leeds office in an informal setting.

In the final event in our ‘Discover Addleshaw Goddard’ series we will be focussing on ethnicity in law. You will hear from individuals at different stages of their career alongside the Early Careers Team.

Inclusion is at the top of our agenda at Addleshaw Goddard, we aim to break down any barriers faced by individuals when entering the legal profession.

Make sure you register for each event in the series you would like to attend. 

Our Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Firm's internal legal team, is seeking trainee solicitors for 2028. Successful applicants will take part in our Placement Schemes in Leeds, London or Manchester and will be assessed for a training contract during the scheme. 

Want to find out about what exactly OGC is and how it differs to the typical training contract at Addleshaw Goddard? Sign up to this session to hear from OGC colleagues, including trainees, about their experiences and the work they do. You'll also receive hints and tips on how to make a strong application. 

Applications for the OGC training contract will close on midday 12pm, 6th January 2026. 

Addleshaw Goddard invite students at any Glasgow university attend our Winter Warmer event in our Glasgow office.

You will have the opportunity to network and meet representatives from the firm across a range of practice areas and get the inside scoop on Placement schemes and our application process for these as well as some hints and tips.

Places are limited so make sure you register to join us!

The aim of Ethnicity.Talent.Law is to bring together students from ethnically diverse backgrounds with people from Addleshaw Goddard LLP as part of a growing effort to increase ethnic diversity within the legal sector.

Key figures from Addleshaw Goddard LLP will share their stories, experiences and the challenges that they have faced during their careers and provide a platform for students to gain advice on the recruitment processes and much more.

This 3 part event will consist of experiences and journeys into the legal profession and offering advice to participants on the following:

Application process insights: A session centred on what students should or could be doing to help them succeed in the application process, whilst looking at how they can highlight their differences in a positive way.

Panel discussion – How to leverage your difference: A panel discussion with a group of practising solicitors from a range of different backgrounds and levels of qualification from Addleshaw Goddard LLP, sharing their thoughts as to how they can “leverage their difference” in their careers.

Networking: The opportunity to network with trainees and fee earners from the London office in an informal setting.

Addleshaw Goddard invite students at any Edinburgh university to attend our Winter Warmer event in our Edinburgh office.

You will have the opportunity to network and meet representatives from the firm across a range of practice areas and get the inside scoop on placement schemes and our application process for these as well as some hints and tips.

Places are limited so make sure you register to join us!