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Following the success of the previous NSW combined Law Careers Fairs, the 2008 Sydney Law Careers Fair will be held on Friday 4 April 2008 at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. It will be a major event, showcasing major Australian and international law firms, non-legal firms offering alternative careers for law students, as well as other non-profit organisations.

How did the fair come about?

Law firms have traditionally attended individual careers fairs at various universities in and around Sydney. However, due to the time involved in attending each of these fairs, many firms found that they were unable to attend all of the universities, so a large number of students missed out. The combined fair at Darling Harbour will enable students from all universities to meet with a much larger group of firms (including major international firms), as well as see presentations and participate in mock interviews (see On The Day).

Who is organising the fair?

A committee of graduate recruitment staff from a number of major law firms have been the driving force behind the establishment of the fair. After gauging the interest of other law firms and non-legal employers, the committee engaged the services of one of Sydney's leading event co-ordinators, ID Meetings & Events.

The committee has also communicated closely with ALSA and the various university Law Students' Societies to find out what students want to know. The LSS's will also play a key role in the on-campus promotion of the fair.