Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
Hear from a panel of lawyers as they discuss the realities of working in family law, the skills required, and pathways into this challenging yet rewarding area of practice.
Event starts on Thursday 5th March at 13:30 GMT
2026/03/05 13:30
Family law: Life, litigation and real-world client work
Hear from a panel of lawyers as they discuss the realities of working in family law, the skills required, and pathways into this challenging yet rewarding area of practice.
This event forms part of our Lunch and Learn series, designed to give you a practical insight into what it is really like to work across different areas of law.
What is it really like to practise family law? In this session, the BPP team will interview a panel of practising family lawyers to explore the realities of working in this challenging and deeply human area of practice. The discussion will cover the nature of the work, the skills required to succeed and the personal qualities that are particularly important when advising clients through significant life events. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the day-to-day experience of family lawyers and the routes into this rewarding specialism.
Topics
Meet the host
BPP University
With 30+ years’ experience, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading law schools with more top firms exclusively sending their trainees to BPP Law School than anywhere else.
We have deep working relationships across the legal profession, from the Magic Circle to high street practice, chambers to charities. These UK and international firms trust us because of the innovation, quality and professional relevance of our training.
Our courses focus entirely on your employability, developing the practical skills you need as a lawyer, giving you the edge to secure a training contract or pupillage. We invest heavily in technology and educational platforms to provide the most effective and dynamic learning experience, with our innovative approach ensuring our teaching provides you with the latest skills you need to succeed in a modern legal environment. BPP Law School is based in two centres in London (in the heart of ‘legal’ London in Holborn and on the Southbank at Waterloo) and centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester.
Similar events
-
Join us for an exclusive session on how leading law firms are revolutionising the legal landscape through innovative solutions.
-
Discover the hidden legal jobs market and learn how networking and speculative applications can uncover opportunities others miss.
-
Join BPP University to learn how to write CVs and cover letters that put your experience in the best light for future employers
-
Didn’t get a vacation scheme? Explore alternative legal experiences, strengthen your CV, and plan confident next steps toward a training contract.
-
Join BPP University's career team to find out how you can secure a training contract or qualifying work experience using tried and tested methods
-
Learn how to process an unsuccessful result, protect your confidence and choose your next step after a vacation scheme or training contract rejection.
