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Successful CVs and covering letters for pupillage applications
Some chambers ask job-hunters seeking graduate careers as barristers to submit applications for pupillage in the form of a CV and covering letter.
Be your best self in a law assessment centre group exercise
Most commercial law firms use assessment centres for vac scheme and training contract recruitment, and group exercises are often one of the elements of the day. Make sure you put forward your best self.
Law application form questions: examples of how to answer the extracurricular activities question
‘What are your main interests, activities and pastimes? Please describe any related positions of responsibility you have held.’ Find out how to answer this typical training contract application form question about hobbies.
The top skills you need to be a solicitor
Show law recruiters you have what it takes to be a successful solicitor by including these essential skills in your applications.
What is the solicitors qualifying examination (SQE)?
The SQE explained: discover all you need to know about the new professional qualification that enables you to become a solicitor in England and Wales.
How to become a solicitor with or without a law degree
Take a peek at the road ahead if you wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Twelve jobs you can do with a law degree
The skills you gain through legal training are transferable to many different roles beyond qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. As such, recruiters in a range of industries offer jobs to law graduates.
Completing an internship abroad: your options explained
Seeking an internship abroad? Whether you want to be two metres from a beach or at the centre of global commerce, there will be something for you.
Working in South Korea
You’ll need a work visa to get a job in South Korea. Find out how to increase your chances of applying successfully to work in South Korea.
Working in Japan
Japan has the world’s third largest economy, and working in one of its growing industry sectors could get your career off to a strong start. Discover what it’s like to work there and read our tips on finding and securing a job in Japan.
Gap year ideas and how to plan a year out after graduating
We present a range of gap year ideas for recent graduates that’ll also boost your career prospects and suggest an overview of how to plan them.
A student's guide to virtual internships in the UK
Discover how a virtual internship differs from an in-person one, along with where to find virtual internships and how you can make the most of virtual work experience.
