Firms tend to recruit for training contracts up to two years in advance and although deadlines vary from firm to firm there's little room for negotiation. Make sure you’ve planned ahead so that your career gets started on schedule.
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Law firms' open days are just that: one day. That day could be your one chance to get a sneak preview into real-life law, so make sure you capitalise on it by knowing what to expect and how you can prepare.
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There's a wrong way to apply for a training contract as well as a right one. Legal recruiter Stephen Trowbridge shares some wisdom on how NOT to fill in your application form and how to make it stand out for the right reasons.
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If you've managed to secure an interview for a training contract it means you've impressed the recruiters. The next part of the process - the interview itself - won't be easy, but follow our advice and you can be one step ahead.
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Cutting and pasting is not an option: if you want to stand out from the crowd you need to tailor each and every application. That's the advice from legal recruiters, who see thousands of training contract applications every year.
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Although many law firms now use online application systems for training contract recruitment others require you to submit a CV and covering letter. These few pages could open or close doors into the firm so make sure you've done your research and that you can demonstrated this in your application.
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Law fairs offer the perfect opportunity to make a great first impression with potential employers. You'll be able to meet recruiters and trainees and ask questions the brochures don't answer - that's if you're not distracted by all the freebies on offer.
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Without the pitfalls of spider-like handwriting to worry about, online applications can be a help not a hindrance. But there are plenty of other pitfalls, as Stephen Trowbridge, graduate recruitment manager at Ashurst LLP, explains.
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Getting a training contract is a tricky business, but knowing what skills and attributes recruiters are looking for can put you a step ahead. We asked a number of recruiters what they expect to see in prospective trainees.
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