Vacation scheme and training contract applications

Securing a training contract (or vacation scheme) is highly competitive and you’re likely to be competing against hundreds, possibly thousands of other applicants. In April 2021, a recruiter at an international law firm said that they received 1600 applications for their vacation scheme with only 20 places available. Getting through to the next stage of the selection … More Vacation scheme and training contract applications

Legal Cover Letters

A covering letter is a business letter which you use as part of the application process to emphasise your motivation and suitability for specific opportunities.  Your cover letter should accompany your CV (unless otherwise stated) and be tailored to the employer and job role based on your research.  It provides relevant information which goes beyond … More Legal Cover Letters

Legal Job Hunting

by Payal ShahParalegal/Twitch and SQE Candidate Hi! I’m Payal, a Warwick Law alumna (2017-2020). Like many others, I graduated in the height of the pandemic with no vacation scheme or training contract offer. With the world upside down and the legal industry now available in the palm of your hand, it was a confusing yet … More Legal Job Hunting