Well obviously if you’re studying law and planning a legal professional career this question is an easy one. Or is it? I’m not so sure, I see lots of applications from students wanting to work “in a fast paced, ever changing environment”, sometimes also “in an international context” or maybe with a desire “to help others”.” It … More How to answer “Why do you want to be a lawyer”?
Gaming coming to the graduate job application process? For jobs in law and finance? Not just coming, it’s already here. Law firm Taylor Wessing has introduced a psychometric test in the form of a game and Clifford Chance has been running a trial. So, what’s this about? Is it a gift to the accomplished gamer? … More Gaming as a recruitment tool?
Are you looking for a career in crime? If so, I’m hoping you see yourself dealing with the consequences of crime rather than in the capacity of personal involvement. The latter activity is rather outside the scope of this blog! But what options are there as a criminal lawyer?
Got to get a first year scheme or you can kiss goodbye to your career aspirations? No scheme means you’ll never work as a legal professional? Fact? No, rubbish! It’s really important not to allow yourself to be swept up into a state of panic. So what should you be thinking about?
Lots of final year students are now in the process of signing up for the LPC, either on the basis of self funding or funded by a law firm. Another year of study! How is this going to compare to university? I asked a few of our recent Warwick alumni for their views and for some top tips and … More LPC? Top Tips for success
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