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Why and when to apply for vacation schemes in law firms
It is possible to get a training contract without experiencing a vacation scheme first but a vac placement is one of the easiest ways to show your commitment to law and that you've done your research before applying.
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Five minutes with... Fiona Medlock, graduate recruitment manager at Mills & Reeve
Fiona Medlock of Mills & Reeve advises you on how to turn a good training contract application into an excellent one. She also gives top tips on how to shine in law assessment centres.
Make the most of your law vacation scheme: ten top tips for placement success
A vacation scheme is essential preparation for a solicitor's training contract and making a good impression could lead directly to a graduate job in law. Here’s ten top tips on how you could turn your vac scheme into a training contract.
What is intellectual property law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Intellectual property lawyers advise on intellectual property rights for individuals, small-and-medium-sized enterprises and multinational companies.
How to get an Osborne Clarke training contract: tips from the graduate recruiter
Zoe Reid, the graduate recruitment manager at Osborne Clarke, gives her advice on how to gain a training contract offer, answering our questions on whether you need to have done a vacation scheme, how to show you really want the job and more.
Top ten tips to get your law CV noticed by chambers
Many chambers use the Pupillage Gateway system for applications, but you’ll still need a law CV when applying for mini-pupillages and work experience. We’ve picked the top CV tips from our ‘five minutes with’ interviewees to give you a hand with a Bar-focused CV.
What is tax law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
Tax barristers are often brought in on high-money disputes across different areas of law.
Engineering graduate events
If you plan to break into engineering after graduation, events make for a great opportunity to learn more about the field and make important connections. Learn how targetjobs engineering graduate events can support you on your journey
How to research law firms: a checklist
In order to stand out from other graduates who want to become solicitors, do a thorough job of researching law firms and tailor your training contract applications to each organisation.
Five minutes with… Amy Rogers, barrister and pupillage panel member at 11KBW
Amy Rogers talks about the extracurricular experience she likes to see in an application and how aspiring barristers can shine in the case study exercise at pupillage interviews.
What is human rights law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
Human rights law is a fascinating and intellectually challenging area, with an interesting human and legal dimension.
What is common law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
General practice is less likely these days, but the variety of cases will be attractive to many.
