Law Career Expo 2025
Meet top New Zealand and multinational law firms as well as other law-related organisations that are looking for students and graduates, find out about clerkships and graduate programme opportunities, and learn more about what it’s like to work at a particular organisation.
Run on campus annually by AUT’s Employability and Careers team, the career expo brings recruiters, hiring managers and AUT alumni to the City Campus to chat to students, offer advice and talk about the career opportunities in their organisations.
About the AUT Law Career Expo 2025
When: Thursday 13 March, 2pm -5pm
Where: WG Building, City Campus
Register below or sign up on the day.
Want to feel prepared? Sign up for workshops on CVs, cover letters, networking and elevator pitches on Elab online
Why you should attend this career expo
- Get your face and name in front of employers you'd like to work for, and network with them in a stress-free way
- Discuss clerkships (including summer clerkships) and graduate programme opportunities
- Find out about important deadlines for organisations’ graduate programmes and clerkships
- Learn about organisations’ work environments
- Check which organisations are a good fit for you and your career goals
- Update yourself on the latest industry trends
Organisations that will be at the Law Career Expo 2025
Because lawyers can practise across diverse organisations and sectors, potential employers you could meet range from leading law firms to public sector organisations and commercial companies with legal departments:
What students and employers say about attending career expos
“We found the AUT students exceptionally enthusiastic and curious, which is just up our alley. All around the career expo was an exceptionally well-run event, professional with clear messaging. We’ll definitely be back.”
Harri De Longh
Talent Attraction Specialist, Buddle Findlay
“I realised there are many opportunities, which makes me feel less anxious. Actually litigation (sounded like the kind of community I’d like to be part of. I’m really glad I went to the expo.”
Ash Kumar
Student, Bachelor of Laws
“I saw it as a chance to talk to people in the field. I felt I got a lot of information that was helpful by asking questions about the work they do, rather than just about the application process.”
Drisana Haddow
Student, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Info for interested organisations
Is your organisation interested in participating in future career expos or employer presentations?
You can:
- Find more information about events your organisation can participate in
- Contact AUT's employability relationship managers by emailing autemployability@aut.ac.nz
Make the most of career expos: read our blog
How do you stand out when you're at a career expo? Preparation and research are key. Check out our employability blog to make sure you get the most out of your day:
Contact us
Drop into the Employability Lab or email us:
employability@aut.ac.nz
Locations on campus
Visit the Employability Lab at the City Campus in WA202.
We're also available at our other campuses by appointment only. Book at Elab Online