Commercial Law Open Day (Non-Law Students)

Practice Group / Department

Early Careers Recruitment

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.

As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and believe diversity drives innovation, so we're building a culture where difference is valued.

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP is proud to announce our Commercial Law Open Day for Non-Law Students, an insight event designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates from non-law backgrounds who are interested in exploring a career in commercial law.

Taking place on Thursday 19 November 2026, the programme will introduce participants to the legal profession, provide insight into the work of a global law firm and help attendees understand how they can pursue a successful legal career without a law degree.

The day offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from our lawyers, trainees and business professionals, learn about the work we do for clients across a range of sectors and jurisdictions, and gain a deeper understanding of the skills and experiences that contribute to success in commercial law. Through a combination of workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities, attendees will gain first-hand insight into life at Norton Rose Fulbright and the pathways available into the profession.

The open day offers students the opportunity to learn more about careers in commercial law, gain insights into life at a global law firm, and explore how their skills and interests can be applied in a professional environment. Attendees will hear from a range of people across the firm, take part in interactive sessions, and build their understanding of the opportunities available at Norton Rose Fulbright and within the legal sector more broadly.

Eligibility

This programme is aimed at undergraduate students and recent graduates from non-law disciplines who are interested in pursuing a career in commercial law. The event is open to students from all years of study, and no prior legal knowledge or experience is required.

Application Process

• Upon submitting your online application form, your application will be reviewed against our eligibility criteria;
• Eligible candidates will be invited to complete our Arctic Shores assessment;
• Successful candidates will be invited to attend the event;
• We strive to create an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know by emailing [email protected]; and
• Applications open on Monday 7 September 2026 and close on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.

Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know via [email protected]