So you’ve read law at University because you thought you wanted to be a lawyer? And now when it comes to it, you’re not so sure? Is this a disaster? A waste of three years of your life? No. Absolutely not. You’ve done a highly regarded academic degree which teaches you a whole raft of … More What if I don’t want to be a lawyer? There are plenty more options.
Having legal work experience such as vacation schemes, shadowing and pro bono projects is, of course, a great idea and provides plenty to discuss when applying for jobs. But what about the skills you’ve gained from other work – part time or short term vacation jobs in sectors such as retail and hospitality? Students often forget that … More Help! How do I show I have the skills to get a job?
This is a question which appears in slight variations in many application forms. It’s plainly intended to test the all-important commercial awareness. So, how should you go about answering it? Well, it’s obvious isn’t it? Brexit! Well, maybe not.
Here at Warwick many of us are very interested in Human Rights. We have just been privileged to host Judge Joseph A. Migliozzi of Norfolk Circuit Court, Virginia, who spoke twice on ‘Working in the US’ and ‘Critical Reflections on the Death Penalty’.’ Jennifer Akinola shares her thoughts on the two talks.
I read lots of application forms for students and become very familiar with standard questions, asked by all sorts of employers. This is a question which comes up over and over again. So, how to go about answering it in the best way? Here are my tips.
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