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GDL: Revising for the EU exam

27th November 201915th January 2021Productivityadvice, BPP, eu, european, exams, GDL, law, revision, study

For many GDL students, the Christmas period will inevitably involve revision for the EU exam. Although this is assessed as a multiple choice question test, it is still important that you revise thoroughly. Here are

Top tips: Preparing for an online video interview

20th November 201915th January 2021Applicationsadvice, applications, law, training contract, vacation scheme, video interview

So you’ve researched and chosen a firm to apply to. After the application forms, the online video interview will likely be the next stage. This stage can feel quite daunting, especially if you haven’t done

Making the perfect GDL notes using OneNote

13th November 201915th January 2021ProductivityGDL, law, note-taking, notes, productivity, revision, study

Many GDL students aspire to make the perfect set of notes. Read on to find out how you can use OneNote to achieve this. The OneNote app OneNote is a free app from Microsoft designed

Choosing the right law firm for you

2nd November 201915th January 2021Law Firmsadvice, applications, careers, law, law firms, magic circle, training contract, vacation scheme

With so many to choose from and limited time to apply, how do you go about choosing the right law firm? Here are some key considerations which might influence your decision. Size Law firms vary

Training contract applications: Researching law firms

26th October 201915th January 2021Applications, Lawadvice, applications, careers, law, law firms, magic circle, training contract, vacation scheme

When it comes to applying for training contracts and vacation schemes, one of the first things to do is to research the firm which you are applying for. Whether you’re applying for an international magic

What to expect at a law assessment centre

19th October 201915th January 2021Applications, Lawadvice, applications, careers, law, law firms, magic circle, training contract, vacation scheme

The assessment centre is usually the most important stage of the vacation scheme/training contract application process. As a result, it’s important to understand the process to give you a better chance of succeeding. Written Exercise

When to apply for training contracts and vacation schemes

12th October 201915th January 2021Applications, Lawadvice, applications, careers, law, law firms, magic circle, training contract, vacation scheme

The process for becoming a solicitor often starts with the vacation scheme. This is the legal industry’s equivalent to an internship and firms generally hold these twice a year (summer and winter). Many firms recruit

Flashcards – An effective way to learn case law

5th October 201915th January 2021ProductivityBPP, case, case law, effective, flashcards, GDL, law, notes, productivity, studying

For all law students, learning case law can be a stressful task and can seem an impossible task. When I started my GDL, the amount of case law involved in each lecture seemed overwhelming. I

Tackling the GDL Independent Research Essay as a STEM graduate

20th September 201915th January 2021LawBPP, diploma, essay, GDL, graduate, law, research, stem

One of the best things about the legal industry is that it is open to people from all different subject backgrounds. There is often a stereotype that only history, classics and politics students end up

Do I need to study law at university if I want to become a lawyer?

5th September 201915th January 2021LawBPP, diploma, GDL, graduate, law, lawyer, solicitor, student, university

One of the biggest choices that students face during their school years, is deciding which degree to study at university. Many people may be surprised to hear that to become a lawyer in the UK, you

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