Law Week 2026- The Journey from Brunel law student to Baker McKenzie Trainee Solicitor (Autumn 2026 session)
Brunel law alumnus and trainee with international/US law firm Baker McKenzie Eaad Albar, will join us from his final seat on secondment in the US - where it will be 9am! Eaad will share his experiences as a law student and how he progressed to securing a highly competitive role as a trainee solicitor with Baker McKenzie. He promises to share his insights into the things that he did while at university that can help and other tips and tricks! AI is a hot topic in the sector and so he will also run through AI and use cases as this will be helpful for when you attend interview.
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By attending this session you will:
- Gain new understanding on how successful law students secure opportunities with leading international law firms by exploring the experiences, choices and strategies that supported one Brunel alumnus's journey to Baker McKenzie.
- Hear from a trainee solicitor on practical actions you can take during university to strengthen your CV, build relevant experience and prepare for future applications and interviews.
- Increase your awareness of how AI is being used within the legal sector and how you can discuss emerging technologies confidently during recruitment processes and interviews.
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