Career Events
Building Confidence, Ambition and Resilience

At City Pay it Forward we open doors for young people by giving them direct access to careers they might once have thought were out of reach. From discovering pathways into finance with mentors in the Square Mile to stepping into a real courtroom alongside High Court judges, our events show what is possible when learning becomes lived experience.
Financial literacy on its own is important, but it is only one part of preparing for life beyond school. Knowing how money works means little without a sense of where a career can lead, how employability skills are developed, and what opportunities actually exist. That is why focusing on careers and employability is a natural extension of our mission: the two reinforce each other, building confidence, ambition and resilience in equal measure.
These moments not only build knowledge but also spark aspiration, helping students imagine futures they had not considered before. By connecting professionals with the next generation, we break barriers, create opportunities and give young people the tools to thrive.
Careers in Law
Event Highlights:
- Speed networking with a broad range of accomplished legal professionals
- Engaging discussions with High Court judges on legal careers and the judiciary
- Mock trial in a real courtroom at the Guildhall Magistrates’ Court
- Invaluable insights into careers in law
- from corporate to human rights law

With young minds taking on roles as barristers, solicitors, defendants, and witnesses, this event wasn’t just about learning, it was about experiencing the law in action.
By immersing students in these practical experiences, we aim to inspire, educate, and equip the next generation with the insights and confidence needed to pursue careers in law.
At City Pay It Forward, we are committed to breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and empowering students with real-world experiences that open doors and build futures.
Women in the City

Some heartwarming feedback from students:
- I enjoyed listening to successful women in finance and learning that finance covers a wide range of careers.
- My highlight was networking and discovering the many different paths into finance.
- It was great to see that you can work in the City of London even if you aren’t great at maths.
- I’ve never been to the City of London. The buildings are so tall! It’s exciting to think that I might work here one day.