Do I need to tailor work experience in my applications?

[Legalese]

I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well.

I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work experience ties in with a future trainee role..?! I have never done this, I usually just copy and paste my generic work experience but is this something I should be doing? In other words, should I be tailoring my work experience entries to that specific training contract firm?

Does anyone do this and is it a good idea?
(bearing in mind, I am not totally sure I have the time to construct amazing new work experience paragraphs without making it look like a lazy add on)

Thanks!

 

[Jaxkw]

I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well.

I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work experience ties in with a future trainee role..?! I have never done this, I usually just copy and paste my generic work experience but is this something I should be doing? In other words, should I be tailoring my work experience entries to that specific training contract firm?

Does anyone do this and is it a good idea?
(bearing in mind, I am not totally sure I have the time to construct amazing new work experience paragraphs without making it look like a lazy add on)

Thanks!

I'd be interested to know this too. I always thought my work experience section was a bit weak.

 

[Jaysen]

I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well.

I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work experience ties in with a future trainee role..?! I have never done this, I usually just copy and paste my generic work experience but is this something I should be doing? In other words, should I be tailoring my work experience entries to that specific training contract firm?

Does anyone do this and is it a good idea?
(bearing in mind, I am not totally sure I have the time to construct amazing new work experience paragraphs without making it look like a lazy add on)

Thanks!

Nope, you're all good. No need to tailor your answers for the work experience section.

I sometimes see students go a little overboard here, writing in great lengths about what they learned, what skills they developed and how it all applies to their chosen law firm. Unfortunately, more often than not, this is unhelpful.

I would treat this section a little more like a C.V. Keep it factual and concise. A recruiter should be able to skim through your answers and clearly identify what your role was and what you did.