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Hey mate,No worries at all. So re dates, it really depends whether or not the firm you are applying to recruits on a rolling basis. You can normally find this information on each firm's website/ social media. If you can't find an answer then you can also just drop an email and see if they let you know (although bear in mind that they are very busy right now and may take a while to reply to that kind of query).So if they recruit on a rolling basis then I would try to apply at earliest convenience but if non-rolling then you can wait until closer to the deadline.I definitely do recommend waiting for your first semester grades before you submit any application. Although firms tend to not care as much nowadays about grades, it will still add more strength to your application. I would also recommend getting involved with any pro bono work you can, this is something I have devoted a lot of time to during university and it has gone down well when discussing it in interviews. By getting involved with these initiatives you will also be able to further showcase your interest in a career in law particularly in roles at CAB etc where you are handling legal matters. Does your university have a law clinic? Many in Scotland do so could be worth having a look.I did not undertake any legal work experience between 3rd and 4th year no. I had a one week placement with a smaller national firm in the summer between 1st and 2nd year and worked at my university's law clinic since 1st year. Apart from this, I attended various open days with firms in Scotland and London and that was about all the legal experience I had.Honestly, I do not think that lacking any legal experience would impact your applications to direct TCs. I may be wrong on this ([USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] please do feel free to correct me) but I feel as though the majority of firms looking at direct TCs would more want to see evidence of 'serious' office-based work, not just legal work. Since you have held numerous management positions I would argue that this would tick that box and so legal experience over the summer wouldn't be crucial to your applications.
Hey mate,
No worries at all. So re dates, it really depends whether or not the firm you are applying to recruits on a rolling basis. You can normally find this information on each firm's website/ social media. If you can't find an answer then you can also just drop an email and see if they let you know (although bear in mind that they are very busy right now and may take a while to reply to that kind of query).
So if they recruit on a rolling basis then I would try to apply at earliest convenience but if non-rolling then you can wait until closer to the deadline.
I definitely do recommend waiting for your first semester grades before you submit any application. Although firms tend to not care as much nowadays about grades, it will still add more strength to your application. I would also recommend getting involved with any pro bono work you can, this is something I have devoted a lot of time to during university and it has gone down well when discussing it in interviews. By getting involved with these initiatives you will also be able to further showcase your interest in a career in law particularly in roles at CAB etc where you are handling legal matters. Does your university have a law clinic? Many in Scotland do so could be worth having a look.
I did not undertake any legal work experience between 3rd and 4th year no. I had a one week placement with a smaller national firm in the summer between 1st and 2nd year and worked at my university's law clinic since 1st year. Apart from this, I attended various open days with firms in Scotland and London and that was about all the legal experience I had.
Honestly, I do not think that lacking any legal experience would impact your applications to direct TCs. I may be wrong on this ([USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] please do feel free to correct me) but I feel as though the majority of firms looking at direct TCs would more want to see evidence of 'serious' office-based work, not just legal work. Since you have held numerous management positions I would argue that this would tick that box and so legal experience over the summer wouldn't be crucial to your applications.
