Careers Support for Law and Finance Students
Dedicated MLF careers support
The Alumni, Careers and Events Officer offers one-to-one support to MLF students, providing tailored advice on career planning and strategy, CVs and covering letters. They also help students access relevant support through the University’s Careers Service, Saïd Business School Careers Service, MLF alumni and Advisory Board, and can arrange more bespoke guidance where needed.
MLF careers events
MLF students benefit from tailored careers support alongside the University’s wider careers services. The Law Faculty runs dedicated events covering career paths in law, finance and academia, as well as practical skills and professional development.
A dedicated careers day during induction introduces the support available, with focused workshops on opportunities in private practice, in-house roles, finance and academia.
MLF profile book
Every year we produce a profile book featuring a brief CV and professional photograph for each student, alongside information about the programme. The profile book is shared with our supporting practitioners and recruitment contacts and is also available on the MLF Course Page.
MLF alumni mentoring scheme
Before MLF students start their degree we pair them with some of our MLF alumni, who can give advice through the MLF and in their career choices.
MLF Advisory Board
The MLF has an Advisory Board of leading practitioners from law firms, banks, regulators and industry who provide a link between MLF students and employers, attend MLF events and can provide careers advice and guidance to MLF students.
Practitioner involvement in MLF courses
Several MLF courses involve leading practitioners who bring real-world perspectives into the classroom. In courses such as Principles of Financial Regulation and the interdisciplinary Law and Economics of Corporate Transactions, practitioners contribute through lectures, seminars and case studies, giving students the opportunity to apply their learning to practical scenarios and receive expert feedback.
MLF alumni network
MLF students are invited to attend the MLF alumni reunion event held in a London law firm in Hilary or Trinity Term. These events offers students a great opportunity to meet MLF alumni from all previous years of the degree, to find out about their career path and to make professional contacts.
Law and Finance Events
Throughout the year, Law and Finance speaker events, including the Business Law Workshop series bring leading practitioners and academics to Oxford to share insights into their work, transactions and research. These events offer MLF students valuable perspectives on law and finance and opportunities to build professional and academic connections.
Oxford University Careers Service
The Careers Service offers MLF students extensive careers support, including employer and networking events, careers fairs, skills workshops and one-to-one guidance. Students can also receive advice on applications, interviews and assessment centres, with many resources and opportunities available through CareerConnect
Careers at Saïd Business School
MLF students also have access to careers support at Saïd Business School, including employer recruitment events, skills workshops, sector-specific guidance and a careers portal featuring a wide range of job opportunities. Find out more through: Career development