October of each year sees the start of various new cycles in the worlds of students, graduates and law job applicants. Students are either starting a new year at university or commencing the GDL or LPC at law school. Out of those who have already finished their studies, the lucky ones will be commencing their [...]
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Tips for Interviews and Assessment Centres
A good article was recently published by Legal Week which is a must read for those lucky enough to land an interview or assessment centre: Securing an interview out of the thousands who applied is certainly an achievement, but it’s then that the hard work really begins. Outlined below are some top tips to help [...]
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Guest Post: A Training Contract Applicant’s Perspective
Countless aspiring trainees seem to have a remarkable aptitude for conveying an often over-zealous longing to work in areas or at firms in which they have very little knowledge or interest. This approach can undoubtedly be attributed to the oversupply of graduates coupled with the economic woes which have coloured the legal scene of late, [...]
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KISS: Keep it Simple Stupid!
Many applicants feel like they have to impress a recruiter with the wording they use in their applications. This can often lead to over-complicated wording or use of unnecessary wording. Whilst a recruiter will want to read something that is well written they will not necessarily be impressed with long, fancy words which seem to [...]
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