You flogged through the application form, you’ve waited to hear and at last comes the news that you’ve got an interview. Great! Now you just have to prepare carefully for the big day. Everyone tells you to do that, but what exactly do they mean? What do you need to do to maximise your chances … More 7 Key steps for preparing for an interview
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.
Lots of students here at Warwick get involved in a dizzying array of extra-curricular activities. Does this lead to a risk of academic underachievement? Perhaps it actually enhances your chances of successful academic and career outcomes? I spoke to law undergraduate Annabel Pemberton about her rowing and here’s what she told me.
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”?
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