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Finding legal work to strengthen your Training Contract applications

15th January 202115th January 2021Work Experienceadvice, applications, careers, jobs, law, law firms, magic circle, training contract, vacation scheme, work experience

Completed your law degree/GDL? Legal work experience can improve your chances of getting a training contract (TC). However, competition is notoriously fierce and you may need to apply several times before succeeding. You might find

Using Todoist to stay productive in the lockdown

14th April 202015th January 2021Productivityadvice, education, law, productivity, study, tips

With most of us in the UK under a national lockdown, many of you might be finding it hard to stay focussed or organised with your work. Some of you may have seen Chris Hadfield’s

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

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

Getting the most out of your GDL tutorials

31st August 201915th January 2021Lawadvice, BPP, diploma, GDL, graduate, law, preparation, solicitor, tutorial

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

GDL – Textbooks, study notes and casebooks

23rd August 201915th January 2021Lawadvice, books, BPP, diploma, GDL, graduate, law

For those of you starting the GDL, a large box of books may be one of the first things turning up on your doorstep after you’ve accepted your place. This post will give you an