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Training contract deadlines 2025
Are you a graduate that is unsure which commercial law firm to apply to first? Our handy list of training contract deadlines will help you to plan and prioritise.
Which law conversion course should you do?
Clear up your conversion course confusion by reading the guide below with exclusive insights from both a student and staff member at The University of Law.
What skills do engineering employers look for?
You need to show engineering recruiters that you have the skills they’re looking for. These five competencies are at the top of engineering employer's wish lists.
Electrical engineer: job description
Electrical engineers design, develop and install electrical systems.
What can I do with an engineering degree?
Ready to launch your engineering career? Here's an overview of different types of engineering jobs you could go into, plus alternative careers such as IT and finance.
How to get into engineering as a graduate?
Start here to find out everything you need to know about beginning your career as a graduate engineer. Learn about the jobs you can apply to, the industries you can work in and how to make a successful application.
How much will you earn as a trainee solicitor?
Each summer we survey leading law firms about their trainee solicitor starting salaries. See our 2024 results below... just make sure you think about the whole package (size of firm, type of clients, areas of practice, quality of training) before applying.
Networking for engineers: your questions answered
There are lots of opportunities for engineering students to network. Here are our answers to common questions about networking to get you started.
Getting work experience after graduation
Graduated recently? Still job hunting? Find out where to look for a graduate internship or placement and how your entitlement to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit could be affected.
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Your work experience options: shadowing, internship and much more
‘What work experience do I need on my CV to get a graduate job?’ is a question we are often asked. And we always answer that it's not all, or at least not only, about internships and placements.
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.
ThoughtWorks' pair programming interview: insider advice
Find out more about the ThoughtWorks application process and hear from one of its software developers on how to approach the pair programming exercise.
