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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Continue ReadingTackling the GDL Independent Research Essay as a STEM graduate
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
Continue ReadingDo I need to study law at university if I want to become a lawyer?
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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