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application advice

  1. hannahmcgee60

    Application Guidance

    Hi everyone, I could use some direction with a training contract application I’m currently completing. There are three questions on the application form with no option to upload a CV/cover letter. The three questions are as follows; 1. Tell us why a career in corporate law interests you? Tell...
  2. W

    Application Help!

    Hi Forum, I have a few questions regarding applications and would really appreciate some guidance. My questions are as follows: Applying without prior firm contact – Is it worth applying to a vacation scheme without having met the firm beforehand (e.g., via insight days or open days)? Would...
  3. legallysg

    Graduate seeking guidance

    Hello anybody who is reading this, I so wish I found this community earlier, it is so great to see everybody's inspiring journeys and motivations! For myself, I am wondering if i should join the journey as well or if it's just not right for me. My situation I am a recent LLB graduate. I did...
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    • application advice legal assistant open days paralegal sqe vacation scheme
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Discussion
  4. M

    Which secondary school qualification to indicate on applications?

    Hi, I'm new to this forum :) I'm an international student from Canada about to enter my second year in LLB at a RG uni. I unfortunately ended my first year with a 2:2 and I'm not sure if my circumstances would be considered extenuating (Taking care of a sick family member during exam seasons...
    • melonpan
    • Thread
    • a level grades application application advice extenuating circumstances grade requirements grades international student vacation scheme vacation scheme application
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  5. U

    Reed Smith Direct Training Contract

    Has anyone heard back from Reed Smith about the direct training contract? I know they’re meant to get back about the next stage (situational judgement test) but it’s been over a week.
  6. T

    Managing expectations and general advice

    Hi all, I’ll be starting the MA Law Conversion course part-time at the University of Law later this year. Unfortunately, the firm I currently work for doesn’t offer funding for the course, which is a significant factor for me as I come from a lower-income background. Unfortunately, I've also...
    • theaspiringrealestatelawyer
    • Thread
    • application application advice application help law cv law firm trainee solicitor training contract training contract advice training contract application
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Discussion
  7. optimistic_undergrad

    My Hopeless TC Journey :')

    Hello to everyone reading this! After reading a few TC journeys, I am somewhat convinced that I should post a thread of my own. So please bear with me T_T. I have been applying for VS and TC since last fall. It was my step towards a world of struggle that I was completely unaware of at that...
  8. Papaya25

    Shakespeare Martineau Assessment Centre - Any tips or previous experiences?

    Hi there, I have an AC tomorrow for SM. It only involves a written assessment and a group project. I believe the group project will involve 'factors that will impact the profession in the future'. No idea about the written assessment - will it involve drafting legal documents? I don't have...
    • Papaya25
    • Thread
    • application advice assessment centre future of the legal profession group exercise shakespeare martineau written assessment
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  9. Anusha07

    Spelling error on vac scheme application

    Hi - just submitted an application for a Vacation Scheme and noticed that I spelled the firm name incorrectly (“Mischon” instead of “Mishcon”) in one of the answers - twice. Not sure how, I believe I made the typo once and autocorrect took it like that from there. Should I email the firm and...
  10. B

    Extra curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance question

    Hello everyone, I am applying to multiple TCs with non-law background. So I apologize if this question is very basic. 1. For extracurricular activities I didn't participate in any activities due to covid can I put part-time jobs (working at 7-11) as extracurricular? 2. In my free time I...
  11. Andrei Radu

    A Guide to Building a Winning Application Strategy

    Introduction This post is meant to serve you as a definitive guide to crafting your optimal application strategy. As it is quite lengthy, I have divided it into five subsections for you to navigate according to your interests: Why do you need an application strategy? How many law firms should...
    • Andrei Radu
    • Thread
    • application advice application season application tips training contract advice vacation schemes written application
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  12. S

    what practice area is sidley austin known for

    hello everyone, what practice area is sidley austin known for? and please don't say "just google".on their websites, almost all firms depict that they practice in all sectors and industries, but the market knows what the market knows. i have interned at a law firm in my non-UK country..they...
  13. xenchia

    Taylor Wessing Open Day Application

    I am applying for an open day at Taylor Wessing. I wanted to ask whether this would be the correct approach for answering questions like this. The second question in the application has a word limit of 300 words. The question asks, what questions would you put to our lawyers? I do not feel I...
  14. A

    Law Masters Advice

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone would be able to offer some advice on writing a masters application for law, preferably a General LLM. If anyone has any tips or would be happy to share sample personal statements for this, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you
    • agx
    • Thread
    • application advice law masters masters personal statement
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  15. K

    CV section: bullet points or paragraph?

    I was under the impression that the CV section of one's application should be kept succinct, and well, in CV-like form with bullet points. However, a friend who has been successful in securing a TC at a top firm told me she had written out her work experience more elaborately, as an explanatory...
  16. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
    • BJosh1928
    • Thread
    • application advice assessment centre assessment centre case study commercial awareness interview prep magic circle training contract us law firm vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  17. R

    Applications to Stephenson Harwood VS - A-Levels

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd pose a question here, hoping for some answers from anyone who has applied to SH (or any other firm). I noticed that SH does not specify a minimum requirement for A-levels on Legal Cheek. However, I'm curious if this holds true based on the experiences of those who have...
    • R-0
    • Thread
    • a level application application advice bad a levels law firms stephenson harwood
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  18. D

    Feeling a bit discouraged

    Hi guys, Just a bit of a self-pitying mind dump lol. I got pretty mediocre A-Level results, BBD, and I'm worried that these will hinder me with applications. It is a dream, of course, to work at a magic circle firm but are these grades going to prevent me from getting TC offers...
  19. D

    How to have a strong application?

    Hi everyone, I have decided to apply to vacation schemes with the next cycle, because I think (I'm fairly certain) that I haven't done enough in terms of anything that would actually allow me to have a strong application. I just wanted to post here to ask if anyone can offer some advice. I'm...
    • Deleted member 28914
    • Thread
    • application advice
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Discussion
  20. S

    Application Questions as a Career Changer

    Question: Some application questions look specific to University students. How can one answer as a career changer? Some context: After I completed the LPC and failed to secure a training contract (a heartbreaking event after attending 7 assessment centres that year), I have been working...

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