Whether you are already set on becoming a lawyer, or you don’t have a clue what you will do after your law degree, there are so many ways you can combine enjoying yourself in your first year, with building up skills and experience that will help you secure career opportunities further down the line. It … More First years – first things first!
If you don’t have a vacation scheme lined up for the summer, there are plenty of other ways to gain relevant experience and boost your legal CV. Of course, any legal experience is good experience, but depending on where you see yourself ending up, you might also think about gaining business experience and/or sector relevant … More A vacation without a vacation scheme?
The last few weeks have seen a flurry of requests for help preparing for interviews. So when I was thinking what to write about for the law blog this month, I realised that you had used your collective voice to tell me! So, here are my top five most frequently advised tips when preparing for … More Top Tips on Preparing for Interviews
I once asked a family friend what the secret to her long and happy marriage was. Her answer? “Shared values”. That’s all she said. She made it sound so achievable in its simplicity…. So, is that really the secret to every successful long-term relationship, marriage or otherwise? It certainly seems that most law firms agree … More Aligning Yourself to the Firm in Applications and Interviews
Think you know? You should do! That old chestnut – Commercial Awareness. I’ve heard and seen it described in all manner of ways but for me, the most straightforward way of understanding commercial awareness in this context can be summed up as “knowing what your client wants to achieve and how to use the law to … More What are commercial firms currently looking for in future trainees?
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