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    Making a late application (reviewed on rolling basis) - worth it?

    Hi, So I am interested in submitting an application for a vacation scheme at a law firm (either today or tomorrow) and the deadline is 6 January. They review applications on a rolling basis. Is it even worth making the application considering I have left it so late? This is for Mishcon de...
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    Requesting a zoom call on LinkedIn?

    I was talking to a friend who studies economics and wants to be an investment banker. He shared that when he networks and connects with people on LinkedIn, he sometimes request a quick zoom call with the other person if he wants to know more about their work. I am a law student and this to me...
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    Should I be using Linkedin more? (Law student)

    I am a second-year law student and currently making applications to law firms. I have noticed that a lot of students in my year are always posting on Linkedin after events (even open days), tagging recruiters and summarising the events. I don't really like the app and personally find it sooooo...
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    Repeatedly rejected by the same firm - how to fix?

    I am interested in White & Case and I made a first year scheme application last year. I submitted an open day application this year (in my second year). I have been rejected both times. I am a law student and trying to figure out what's not quite right in my applications. The hardest thing about...
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    CV Help - positions of responsibility & student societies

    I am a first-year law student currently involved in a relevant society. I am on the committee. To be quite honest, I have really not enjoyed this experience whatsoever. I might be making generalisations about most student societies based on my expereince, but unless drinking and clubbing is...

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