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?”
Many firms have now determined the outcome of applications for summer vacation schemes and some of you will be celebrating one or more offers. Congratulations! Others (many!) will be licking wounds and wondering what to do next. This isn’t a disaster but now is a good time to think about the summer.
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?
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