Law Careers Fair

Step-by-Step Guide for Making the Most of the Law Careers Fair

Maximise Your Engagement - As part of your employer package with the University of Galway's Career Development Centre Fair (CDC), follow this simple guide to maximise your engagement before, during, and after the event.

Important Reminder: Finalise and submit all job ads and promotional materials by 3rd October 2025 for maximum visibility. Students will start looking into who is attending on CONNECT! Be seen!

Step 1: Preparation Before the Event

1. Advertise Your Roles on Careers Connect, for FREE

• On CONNECT, upload your graduate programmes, internships, and other vacancies by 3rd October 2025.
• Include job descriptions, application details, and clear deadlines.
• Mention you will be available on-site for information on the day of the fair as part of the "Law Careers Fair 2025" for increased visibility to students.

Step 2: On the Day of the Event

Step 3: After the Event

By following these steps, you’ll enhance your graduate talent pipeline and ensure strong visibility among the University of Galway’s top students.

For any questions or support, please contact employers@universityofgalway.ie.

Parking at the Event

Parking Disclaimer

The University of Galway Career Development Centre would like to remind all attendees that we are unable to cover any clamping fines incurred. Please ensure you park responsibly and adhere to the parking regulations on campus.

Parking Permit at the University of Galway Campus:

Park and Ride Google Map Location Click Here

Each Exhibitor is entitled to avail of two parking permits for their organisation. 

Parking Permits have been arranged to facilitate access to the Park & Ride Car Park. These can only be used in the Park & Ride Car Park. Please ensure to park in white line spaces only. Due to parking limitations on our University campus, we recommend arriving onto campus early to secure a parking spot (before 8:30am, if possible)

Follow these 5 simple steps to secure your virtual parking permit for this event: 

• Step 1: Create a Personal Account on the University's parking website (using the vehicle registration number of the car you will be using on the day of the event) https://nuig.apcoa.ie/app/create-account/
• Step 2: Log in to your Apcoa account (using your chosen username and password).
• Step 3: Select and apply for the relevant University of Galway conference permit here 'Law Fair 2025'.
• Step 4: Park in the white-lined parking spaces only in the Park & Ride between the hours 08:30-17:30. Reference location 42 on our campus parking map for directions to this carpark. Eircode: H91 EW40.
• Step 5: Use the Park & Ride Bus Service to the Orbsen Building. Our event team will be on hand either end of the bus route to assist you on the day. See the bus timetable here.

Pay & Display at the University of Galway Campus 

Exhibitors can also use Pay & Display spaces (if available) which are located in all Car Parks on campus – you will need to park in spaces marked with blue lines and purchase a Pay & Display disc via the Apcoa Parking website or by downloading the app – apcoaconnect – to pay by phone. Parking map available here. Please be aware clamping is in operation on University Grounds.

Parking at the Galway Cathedral

Getting to the Event

Use the following links to get directions to the event

Google map links

Park and Ride

Bailey Allen Hall

Galway Cathedral parking

University Campus Map

Complimentary Refreshments & Lunch

Water

As part of our commitment to creating a more environmentally conscious and sustainable campus and to help reduce the use of plastic, we won’t be providing plastic water bottles to exhibitors. Instead, we’re encouraging everyone to bring their own refillable water bottles. You’ll find refill stations and water coolers conveniently located in the main hall and adjacent exhibition spaces to keep you hydrated throughout the day.

We appreciate your support in helping us take steps toward a greener future, and we look forward to seeing you at the fair!

Catering

All exhibitor catering will be served in The Cube (located adjacent to the Bailey Allen Hall)

• Tea, coffee & breakfast pastries will be served from 9:30-11am
• Hot buffet lunch will be served from 12-2pm. The lunch will include chicken curry and rice, Vegetarian Curry (vegan and Gluten-free) and rice.

If you have any other dietary requirement please contact us at Employers@universityofgalway.ie

Your Exhibition Space 

The exhibition space for this event will be located in the Bailey Allen Hall. Your stand allocation will be available on arrival at the event.

Exhibition Stand Specifications

Please note that the floor area for all exhibition spaces (stands) measures approximately 2m x 3m. Each stand will be equipped with:

• A trestle table (dimensions 1.8m x 0.75m)
• Tablecloth
• Two chairs

Power Outlets

Power outlets will only be available to stands located along the external walls of the Bailey Allen Hall and some stands located in the middle aisles of the Bailey Allen Hall. A limited number of power extension cables will be available upon request from the main registration desk located just inside the door of the Bailey Allen Hall.

Insurance Cover

Mandatory for all exhibitors

All exhibitors are required to provide written evidence of the following insurance coverage in order to exhibit at this event:

• Employer’s Liability: Minimum of €13 million
• Public Liability: Minimum of €6.5 million

Additionally, you must provide written confirmation that the University of Galway is indemnified under your public liability policy.

If you plan to attend other events at the University, we recommend asking your insurance provider to include indemnification for all such events under a single policy.

The deadline to submit copies of your insurance documentation is 5:00 PM on Friday, 3rd October.
Failure to submit the required evidence by this deadline may result in the cancellation of your booking.

Submissions can be made in one of two ways

• The event booking form on the Careers Connect portal
• Via email to Employers@universityofgalway.ie (quoting ‘Internship & Graduate Jobs Fair – Exhibitor Insurance’ in the subject line).

Billing Options

You have two options to complete your payment:

1. Pay via Eventbrite. Click here to pay through Eventbrite
2. Pay by Invoice

The Career Development Centre’s Accounting Department is now using a new billing system.

If your organisation requires an invoice and plans to use a purchase order (PO), you must complete the Company Setup Form. This is a one-time process. If you’ve already submitted the form, you will be invoiced after the fair as usual.

👉 Complete the Company Setup Form

We truly appreciate your continued support of our career fairs. Completing the form early helps ensure smooth and timely billing.

Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us.

University of Galway Guest WIFI

To access Wifi at the event please click Here and follow the instructions on this website.

Non-EEA Student Immigration Permission Information for Employers

For a comprehensive guide for employers hiring non-EEA students in Ireland click Here