CMS Student Night – Behind the Bar
Our yearly event for selected law students
Key contact
Event details
Programme
19 Nov 2026
What's it really like to start your career at a law firm?
This year, we are opening our doors and showing you the real picture. No polished pitch, just an honest look at daily life at CMS Brussels, shared by the people who live it.
CMS Student Night is an exclusive evening for ambitious law students (Bachelor 3 and above) who want to explore a summer traineeship or a first position as a lawyer. Places are limited and participation is subject to selection. Selected candidates will receive a confirmation by Friday 6 November (Save the date nonetheless).
Why attend?
- Hear it first-hand.
Young lawyers from different practices talk openly about their day-to-day work, workload, integration and work-life balance. - See where you would work.
Visit the floor where our lawyers and trainees actually work. - Go international.
Discover what it means to join a bilingual, international office that is part of a firm with 7,200+ lawyers in 50+ countries, including secondments and opportunities abroad. - Get practical advice.
Pick up CV tips and a clear view of our recruitment process for trainees and summer traineeships. - Talk freely.
Meet partners, counsels, associates and trainees in an informal setting. - Enjoy the evening.
Great food and bubbles are on us, so the conversations can go on over a glass.
Programme
| 18:00 | Welcome & informal networking |
| 18:15 | Discover CMS: career opportunities and our international dimension |
| 18:30 | Tips & Tricks: your CV and our recruitment process |
| 18:45 | Round table: three young lawyers on their daily life, integration, workload and the opportunities at CMS |
| 19:15 | Behind the scenes: visit of our working floor |
| 19:30 | Walking dinner & networking with partners, counsels, associates and trainees |
Registration
Interested? Apply via the registration form before Friday 6 November. Selected candidates will receive a personal invitation.
Contact
Camille Vanhelleputte, HR Officer, CMS Brussels
[email protected]
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