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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LS12" data-source="post: 41691" data-attributes="member: 5714">When I say creating organic and meaningful relationships that doesn’t have to come out of legal internships. I’m not the best person to ask in terms of getting internship opportunities because I’m a law graduate who is working so I’m not the most clued up. That being said, as a candidate go look at what’s available. If nothing’s open to you as a non-law student right now then attend events, webinars etc. I’ve said this to a lot of my peers who have asked ‘how can I do this considering were in the midst of a global pandemic’. Speaking candidly I think that the changes caused by covid have only widened access to the legal industry. Suddenly more candidates can attend events without the firm being worried about the number of students roaming their offices. It’s no longer the case that firms are only attending specific university law fairs, it’s now legal cheek law fairs, aspiring solicitor events. Law firms are looking constantly at how to make meaningful connections with talent. when I say meaningful relationships, I mean attending events and reaching out to speakers after. Spam messages that are copy and pasted are obvious and can be annoying. So when you’re reaching out to (already very busy) legal professionals, let it be with an insightful question or responding to a specific comment they made. And also don’t just message everyone, I make effort to only message people I find really exciting/inspiring etc because I think an authentic network is key.also I think look, there aren’t two candidates on this platform that have had the same journey. You need to find what works for you. And whilst this platform can be helpful for signposting to resources or providing clarity on applications, inevitably the answer on how to improve yourself falls to you. Law firms look for skills, grades, experience and personal attributes. Four very broad categories that are yours for the shaping. Try focus less on what other people recommend and instead just keep this awesome passion and follow your gut!</blockquote>

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