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‘Think commercial law; think Mayer Brown’: a guide to life in commercial law
You may have heard that commercial law offers great opportunities for aspiring solicitors – but what exactly does that mean? Georgia Stylianou, an associate at Mayer Brown, shares her essential insights into working life.
Ten practical tips to remember on the day of your law interview
Don’t let nerves or lack of preparation jeopardise your chances of getting a training contract or vacation scheme with a solicitors’ firm. Use our list of tips before heading off for your law interview or assessment centre.
targetjobs National Pupillage Fair talks programme videos
The targetjobs National Pupillage Fair 2022 was hosted live at Lincoln's Inn, providing an opportunity for law graduates, non-law graduates, Bar course students and soon-to-be pupils to meet barristers and chambers representatives in person.
Secure a training contract in your first year with SPARK
Find out more about Clifford Chance’s award-winning SPARK work experience programme, which you can apply to as a first-year student.
Pupillage applications research checklist
You'll need to do a thorough job of researching barristers' chambers before applying for a training place to launch your graduate career at the Bar.
Pro bono work and corporate social responsibility: brilliant initiatives and serious business
Trainee solicitors at Mayer Brown offer insights into supporting less privileged communities, developing their professional careers and achieving a sense of personal fulfilment.
Present yourself well at law firm presentations and open days
Show off your training-contract worthy communication skills when invited on law firm assessment days.
Mini-pupillages: the best way to boost your work experience at the Bar
A good portfolio of work experience at barristers' chambers, known as mini-pupillage, is an essential introduction to the legal profession and will form a key part of your pupillage applications.
Law fairs can pave the way to a training contract
Here are six ways to help you impress legal recruiters at your university law fair and get a step closer to your desired training contract or vacation scheme… just don’t ask recruiters ‘why should I work at your law firm?’
The Inns of Court: essential help for your Bar career
The Inns of Court can provide all sorts of support to their members, including funding for students and graduates applying for the conversion course, Bar course and pupillage.
How your work experience and interests make your law application stand out
Three trainee solicitors at Osborne Clarke share the extracurricular activities that helped them to impress their law firm and get a training contract.
Law work experience: vacation schemes, mini-pupillages, pro bono and more
Gaining law-related work experience is a crucial first step on your journey to becoming a solicitor or a barrister – and there is more than one way to secure it. We outline all of your options from formal vacation schemes and mini-pupillages to voluntary work and mooting.
