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Legal Work Experience – What Not To Do

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Hammonds Vacation Scheme Development

The Lawyer2B recently reported that Hammonds is introducing a client panel to its vacation scheme this summer. Hammonds have made a habit of being at the forefront of recruiting practices including assessment days and psychometric testing.  Now they are going one further with Apprentice style interviews of their vacation schemers by the firm’s clients.  This [...]

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Warning: Don’t Pay For Legal Work Experience!

Following my recent post about law firms getting people to work for them for free, I was made aware of an even more sinister practice that is going on. It appears that some firms are actually asking individuals to pay to get legal work experience with them.  In one instance, reported on one of the [...]

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Tips on Making Successful Vacation Scheme Applications

Following on from my last post reminding you all of the looming deadlines for vacation scheme applications, there follows some tips to help you succeed. As with most things connected to the pursuit of a legal career, time spent at the researching stage will stand you in good stead down the line.  Ensure that you [...]

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