I talk a lot about law being a semi-vocational degree. You don’t have to become a professional lawyer just because you’ve studied law. This is something that Kitty Harris from start-up BrighterBox is very well aware of. I asked her to share her thoughts with us. Over to Kitty…
It’s International Womens day. Do we need one of those? We certainly do! Are women still disadvantaged in the workplace? Without doubt. We earn less than men, struggle more to secure promotion and often find ourselves patronised or the victims of sexual abuse. What does this mean for those just embarking on a career?
Most law interview include some form of case study exercise and the prospect of it can be terrifying. What are employers looking for and how can you go about preparing for it and presenting it? There’s no simple formula but I do have some tips.
You flogged through the application form, you’ve waited to hear and at last comes the news that you’ve got an interview. Great! Now you just have to prepare carefully for the big day. Everyone tells you to do that, but what exactly do they mean? What do you need to do to maximise your chances … More 7 Key steps for preparing for an interview
Oh no, the dreaded question. What do you do? If you are naturally self-deprecating this might feel like an opportunity to pour out all the character traits of which you are less than proud. If, on the other hand, you are normally self-confident and ebullient you might be baffled. A weakness? You? Everyone needs to find … More How to answer “What is your weakness?”
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