Law training experts, influencers, and academics are set to gather at Legal Cheek’s annual in-person conference, LegalEdCon 2025. The first group of speakers has been officially announced, building excitement for the event scheduled for next month.
LegalEdCon returns as an in-person event at Kings Place, London on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Now in its eighth year, the conference will unite learning & development and graduate recruitment teams from over 150 leading law firms, along with top academics and other prominent industry figures. It promises to be an action-packed day dedicated to learning and networking.
The initial lineup of speakers includes: Julie Swan, Director of Education and Training at the Solicitors Regulation Authority; Colin Shaw, Head of Learning and Development (EMEA) at Norton Rose Fulbright; Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Government at Durham University Law School; Tom Wicksteed, Academy Manager at Mishcon de Reya; Charlie Moore, Senior Paralegal at Kingsley Napley; Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP University Law School; Alisa Gray, Director of Learning at BARBRI; and Morette Jackson, Director of Business Development at The University of Law. Further speakers will be announced leading up to the conference.
Throughout the day-long conference, speakers will engage in short talks and panel discussions, exploring topics at the forefront of legal education and training. These will include Gen Z’s expectations of the workplace, addressing the trainee skills gap, and the psychology of learning. Other topics will cover the SQE and the intersection of diversity and politics. The day will conclude with a special keynote featuring high-profile solicitors and solicitors-to-be who are influencing the field through social media.
LegalEdCon is headline sponsored by BPP University Law School, BARBRI, and The University of Law, with The College of Legal Practice as a silver sponsor. Final Release tickets are now available for those interested in securing their place. This event is targeted at legal academics and professionals involved in learning & development and graduate recruitment at law firms. It is not a student event, but a limited number of free tickets are available for student campus ambassadors. More information on the campus ambassador program can be found here.
