Any other international students here struggling with the visa situation? Majority of firms sposnor visas for the actual TC but it's been difficult limiting myself to firms who's VS dates align with my holidays as to not breach the terms of my student visa
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Hey I’m a non-law student and felt the same when looking at paralegal roles because a lot of them required law degrees. I would look at legal assistant roles - you get to do slightly similar work, learn a lot and they are more open to non-law. I’m an assistant at a MG firm and really enjoy it!
sorry I meant non-law *graduate - still clearly in the student mindset haha
Thanks so much! I will definitely have a look at this
Has anyone taken a gap year to travel and then come back and started applying again? Would really like to do this, but unsure if it will make it harder to catch upI was unsuccessful after two ACs last year and ended up doing a masters 😅 it’s definitely not necessary though, I mainly did it for personal interest rather than to help me land a job
Thanks so much for the reply! Would recommend connecting with trainees as opposed to associates? @axelbeugre
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Just a heads up, the CPS is looking for paralegals at the min. It’s worth shooting a shot. Pays extremely well and the experience is just as good if not better than paralegal work for a commercial law firm.
I second this, I got a job in a tiny high street firm as a legal assistant and then used this to get my role as a paralegal in much better prestigious firm where I work in commercial litigation.
I would suggest even looking at PA role inside law firms as they pay a lot more than paralegal roles and the working hours tend to be better.
Hi! law graduate here, but perhaps I can offer some advice having been funemployed for 9 months since graduating from my masters last January.
The legal job market is incredibly tough, regardless of whether you are a law or non-law student. I experienced so many rejections because I lacked experience and it was disheartening since that’s exactly what I was searching for. However, what did help was making the process a job in itself. I set out to write 1-3 job applications in the morning or evening whilst juggling my hospitality job and firm applications - this helped me keep on track of things. I also called as many recruiters as possible, built a rapport, and kept in contact with them should any ‘entry level’ role arise. Alongside this, I applied everywhere (Linkedin, Indeed, Reed etc.) to increase my chances and also called local firms which may not have advertised any roles. It was a long process but I found that keeping on top of it, crying when you need to (lol), and moving forward to the next role helps - eventually I landed a role and so will you!
Wishing you the best of luck in the process - keep persevering!!
Completely agree - I personally have realised if you’re capable of legal assistant role, you’re capable of PA role. Pay is way better and you get to work with more senior people.
Can you apply for this as a non-law student? I always thought you needed a law degree!
Wedlake Bell interview invitation! Would appreciate any advice!
Is this for their summer vacation scheme? When did you get the invitation?Wedlake Bell interview invitation! Would appreciate any advice!
Yes, it's for summer and got the invitation today
Damn, congrats to you! I haven’t received anything from them so I’m guessing it’s a rejection for me lol
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