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 widely in the number of Read more…
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 circle firm or a regional Read more…
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 Some firms like to set Read more…
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 future trainees through vacation schemes, Read more…
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 had no idea how to Read more…
Completed your law degree/GDL? Legal work experience can improve your chances of getting a training contract. Getting a training contract (TC) is the ultimate aim of anyone wishing to become a solicitor. However, competition is notoriously fierce and you may Read more…
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 in law. Whilst it is Read more…
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 don’t actually need to study Read more…
Now it’s September, I’m sure there are many students waiting to start the GDL and wondering how intense the course actually is. I remember that before I started, I heard several opinions of the course. One trainee at a law Read more…
One of the most helpful learning tools on the GDL will be your tutorials. Each week, you will have a tutorial for each module, based on the previous week’s lecture. These will be an opportunity for you to test your Read more…