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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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<blockquote data-quote="laby201" data-source="post: 170166" data-attributes="member: 10161"><p>Thought I would chip in as honestly the months post-graduation where I couldn’t get a legal position when all my friends were getting them was really challenging. The hardest part is most places seemed to be completely unresponsive, which sucks when you put a good amount of effort into a CV/cover letter.</p><p></p><p>I’ll caveat all this by saying I don’t think having a non-legal position after graduation is an issue. Firms know how difficult it is to secure legal work experience given how saturated the current market is and emphasise the skills you can pick up in other fields. So, even if you end up in hospitality, consultancy, recruitment, banking, whatever it may be, you’ll still develop valuable skills that will boost your applications!</p><p></p><p>However, if you are looking for legal jobs specifically, the only advice I can really give you is not be particularly fussy and apply for <strong>everything </strong>you see that you feel you’d be qualified for. Whether that’s a paralegal, legal admin, legal secretary, anything is a good starting place and feel it’s all about getting your foot in the door. LinkedIn/Indeed are always a smart bet on where to begin your search; I know a few others on here have recommended FlexLegal and that another route!</p><p></p><p>I wouldn’t be too fussed about the area of law either - I’m currently in insurance law, which certainly isn’t my main field of interest, but it’s still been useful experience that I’ve learned much from and can speak about on applications.</p><p></p><p>All in all, I’d just say stay persistent and grab any opportunities you can. Best of luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="laby201, post: 170166, member: 10161"] Thought I would chip in as honestly the months post-graduation where I couldn’t get a legal position when all my friends were getting them was really challenging. The hardest part is most places seemed to be completely unresponsive, which sucks when you put a good amount of effort into a CV/cover letter. I’ll caveat all this by saying I don’t think having a non-legal position after graduation is an issue. Firms know how difficult it is to secure legal work experience given how saturated the current market is and emphasise the skills you can pick up in other fields. So, even if you end up in hospitality, consultancy, recruitment, banking, whatever it may be, you’ll still develop valuable skills that will boost your applications! However, if you are looking for legal jobs specifically, the only advice I can really give you is not be particularly fussy and apply for [B]everything [/B]you see that you feel you’d be qualified for. Whether that’s a paralegal, legal admin, legal secretary, anything is a good starting place and feel it’s all about getting your foot in the door. LinkedIn/Indeed are always a smart bet on where to begin your search; I know a few others on here have recommended FlexLegal and that another route! I wouldn’t be too fussed about the area of law either - I’m currently in insurance law, which certainly isn’t my main field of interest, but it’s still been useful experience that I’ve learned much from and can speak about on applications. All in all, I’d just say stay persistent and grab any opportunities you can. Best of luck! :) [/QUOTE]
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