Brodie Ross is currently in her final seat of her training contract at Lester Aldridge. She shares with us her journey into law, what attracted her to LA and her experiences of working at the firm. Please share with us your journey into law. I decided that I wanted to become a solicitor whilst … More Interview: Trainee solicitor at Lester Aldridge
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Securing much-needed internships and work experience in order to boost your CV and chances of securing a graduate job have always been competitive. Lockdown 3 is making things a real challenge, so what can you do to get some much-needed experience despite COVID? Most graduate recruiters will be understanding…
With Bright Network recently relaunching their virtual internships for the Christmas period, I thought I should reflect on the ones I did over the summer. My summer was planned, with an internship at a prestigious firm in London. Then, the coronavirus pandemic hit and the firm moved their scheme online in a week when I … More Virtual Internships – Bright Network Internship Experience UK
When I told people that I was going to Rio de Janeiro for my year abroad, I received a variety of reactions. Some were surprised, others were worried, and some were excited on my behalf. Overall it wasn’t a positive. I was presented with scare stories and countless ‘but what if’s, which is not the … More Year Abroad – Make the most of the Opportunity
Firms want to recruit well-rounded individuals who have clearly developed relevant foundational skills. They will look at your participation in and experience of a range of activities across professional, academic and non-academic domains. If you only have academic experiences to demonstrate your competencies, this may not present you as a well-rounded individual and may suggest … More Boosting Your Employability
