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2nd year law student query on a legal career within the corporate world
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<blockquote data-quote="AvniD" data-source="post: 90522" data-attributes="member: 17155"><p>As someone undertaking a Masters right now, I would recommend you only do it if you have a genuine interest in it. A Masters can be really time-consuming, challenging and expensive and it makes no sense to pursue it until you derive some value beyond trying to stand out in applications, which as [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] rightly said rarely happens on the basis of the fact that/where you did your Masters. </p><p></p><p>In my experience, a better way to show that you are dedicated to a career in corporate law is by attending networking events, webinars, Open Days and undertaking internships with commercial firms. The first step is to have an interest in commercial law (which you already do! 👏👏👏 ) and the next steps are to build on it. Find out how commercial law firms operate, what the differences between firms are, what practice areas and sectors commercial law firms work in and how business news impacts lawyers' work and their clients. Put in the work so that commercial firms find it impossible to question your motivations and suitability for a career in law.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, be honest in your applications about how the pandemic impacted your ability to perform to your fullest academic potential in your second year. The past couple years have not been easy on students and the fact that you're examining what you can do different and are willing to make changes to improve your grades is seriously commendable 👏👏👏</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AvniD, post: 90522, member: 17155"] As someone undertaking a Masters right now, I would recommend you only do it if you have a genuine interest in it. A Masters can be really time-consuming, challenging and expensive and it makes no sense to pursue it until you derive some value beyond trying to stand out in applications, which as [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] rightly said rarely happens on the basis of the fact that/where you did your Masters. In my experience, a better way to show that you are dedicated to a career in corporate law is by attending networking events, webinars, Open Days and undertaking internships with commercial firms. The first step is to have an interest in commercial law (which you already do! 👏👏👏 ) and the next steps are to build on it. Find out how commercial law firms operate, what the differences between firms are, what practice areas and sectors commercial law firms work in and how business news impacts lawyers' work and their clients. Put in the work so that commercial firms find it impossible to question your motivations and suitability for a career in law. Lastly, be honest in your applications about how the pandemic impacted your ability to perform to your fullest academic potential in your second year. The past couple years have not been easy on students and the fact that you're examining what you can do different and are willing to make changes to improve your grades is seriously commendable 👏👏👏 [/QUOTE]
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