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What is litigation and dispute resolution law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Litigation cases are long-running, so trainees can work on the same cases for the entirety of their seat and really get into the nuts and bolts of the dispute.
What is family law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
Family law is an advocacy-heavy area that includes everything from financial dispute resolution to child protection.
Use pro bono and other legal work experience to get a pupillage
Barristers' chambers expect to see work experience that relates to the Bar in pupillage applications. Argue your case for a career at the Bar by having other legal work experience too.
‘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?’
