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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NickMcK" data-source="post: 39650" data-attributes="member: 3800">It seems there are quite a few successful career changers on TCLA after all! So you've found a good place to get started! My experience echoes others who have replied so far. I secured a TC in my first cycle last year and am changing careers from a completely unrelated sector which straddles non-profit, education and public sector work. I made a lot of effort to learn the application process and what I needed to demonstrate to get a TC and that really helped. A few things particularly helped me:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I started the GDL part-time. I know there is a debate about whether to get this funded or not before but this enabled me to demonstrate my commitment, learn skills that are used in TC assessments, such as legal research, and have access to a legal careers service.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Using that careers service to go through my CV and showcase the parts commercial firms would be interested in and take out the irrelevant parts. It was eye opening for me to see just how much relevant experience I had. This is especially the case if you are applying to commercial firms and have any commercial experience at all. It's not uncommon to see business cases and SWOT analyses within questions at assessment centres. These can be alien to current undergraduates but are familiar to those already in work.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Attending as many open days, careers fairs and networking events as I could. If anything to learn about different law firms and narrow down my choices but also to build connections with those firms and learn more about the application process.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Expanding this to attend webinars and professional events where possible. E.g. attending events put on by law firms connected to my industry.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Volunteering with an organisation based in the courts. It wasn't commercially focused but gave me first hand experience in the courts and supporting clients. It really showed me I enjoyed doing legal work too. In interviews this was well received as as a way of showing my commitment to the law as a profession rather than just a a different way to earn an income. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Talking to my managers at work and taking on law-related tasks, even brief things such as reviewing contracts, policies or getting involved in business development activities. It all helps demonstrate your skills and commitment. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Finally, really putting in the time to research and write applications as well as practice any tested elements, such as psychometric testing. You really need to put in a lot of time and effort to every stage.</li> </ol>It sounds like you're off to a good start but feel free to message me if you have any questions!</blockquote>

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