The Introduction to Pathways conference will take place on Saturday 5 April 2025.
This conference gives students the opportunity to spend time exploring higher education and finding out more about both law and finance related degrees. Staff and current LSE undergraduate students will work with students to explore these social science disciplines and their relevance to the big questions of the day. Previous events have focused on the law and street art, medical law and genetics, bitcoin and financial investment. Students will also find out about the full Pathways programmes, and will be encouraged to apply when they reach year 12.
The Introduction to Pathways conference will be held virtually, via Zoom, on 5 April 2025. Applications are expected to open in January 2025. Information regarding applications to the 2025 conference will be updated soon.
Our 2024 Introduction to Pathways conference included:
- Interactive, academic taster sessions run by the LSE Law School and LSE Finance academics
- Advice on completing university applications, and how students can start preparing now, from our Admissions Specialist
- Development of transferable skills for future studies and careers
- The opportunity to take part in a Q&A discussion with current LSE undergraduate students
The conference is free to attend.
To be eligible for this conference, you must fulfil the following criteria:
- Attend, and have always attended, a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college
- Currently be in Year 11
- Live within a reasonable commuting distance (~90 minutes) from LSE
Applications for Introduction to Pathways 2025 are expected to open in January 2025. More information will be added soon.
If you have any questions about this event or the application process, please contact us at ard.pathways@lse.ac.uk.
All staff and students involved in the sessions receive appropriate training before the event. Staff or students working directly and regularly with young people on activities receive specific training on working with children, in line with our Child Protection Procedure. They also undergo an appropriate level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please note that as a result of circumstances or events outside of our control (known as a Force Majeure event), which includes but is not limited to industrial action, official government advice, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises, we may need to cancel an event at short notice.
In the event of a cancellation, a change of venue or date, we will endeavour to notify attendees wherever possible through the contact details given at the time of booking. For the avoidance of doubt, the School will not be liable for any costs you may incur as a result of any cancellation, change of venue or date.
"I enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends. I also enjoyed the network sessions, especially when talking to student ambassadors because their advice really helped and make me more confident about my decisions."
"I liked that there were speakers there who were once in my position. It was nice that they can relate to my situation and help me through the obstacles I go through."
Introduction to Pathways participant