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<blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 186700" data-attributes="member: 36740"><p>Hey [USER=33940]@Soprano[/USER] . I have created two threads on why commercial law and why a specific firm. I have linked these two below: </p><p></p><p><strong>WHY COMMERCIAL LAW:</strong> <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-commercial-law-investigating-your-%E2%80%98why%E2%80%99.9113/" target="_blank">https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-commercial-law-investigating-your-‘why’.9113/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>WHY THIS FIRM: </strong>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-this-firm-%F0%9F%A4%94%F0%9F%92%AD-crafting-applications.9119/[/URL]</p><p></p><p><strong>On another note;</strong> </p><p></p><p>In all honesty, I recommend you applying to any firm out there you are drawn to. Firms generally don’t have a preference for law students over non-law students. In any case, you will still need to do the GDL/PGDL so you will otherwise still get the legal qualification. I believe leveraging your non-law work experience will also be a catalyst to your applications. For example, with your tech experience at Barclays, you could link it to many practice areas within data and technology transactions (if that’s something that still interests you as a wider industry). The key with non-law experience is leveraging your transferrable skills. Even soft skills like mastering digital email communication and interpersonal communication are a plus. The more technical elements, such as demonstrating an awareness of many practice areas <em><strong>from the clients perspective </strong></em>is another great point. </p><p></p><p>Another thing I recommend is attending a couple of open days, as this will introduce you to the legal/commercial world from a dual standpoint. Attending open days are not a prerequisite for getting a training contract, but they certainly help. Here’s a list of open day deadlines you could apply for: <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/open-day-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/" target="_blank">https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/open-day-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/</a></p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amma Usman, post: 186700, member: 36740"] Hey [USER=33940]@Soprano[/USER] . I have created two threads on why commercial law and why a specific firm. I have linked these two below: [B]WHY COMMERCIAL LAW:[/B] [URL]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-commercial-law-investigating-your-%E2%80%98why%E2%80%99.9113/[/URL] [B]WHY THIS FIRM: [/B][URL unfurl="true"]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-this-firm-%F0%9F%A4%94%F0%9F%92%AD-crafting-applications.9119/[/URL] [B]On another note;[/B] In all honesty, I recommend you applying to any firm out there you are drawn to. Firms generally don’t have a preference for law students over non-law students. In any case, you will still need to do the GDL/PGDL so you will otherwise still get the legal qualification. I believe leveraging your non-law work experience will also be a catalyst to your applications. For example, with your tech experience at Barclays, you could link it to many practice areas within data and technology transactions (if that’s something that still interests you as a wider industry). The key with non-law experience is leveraging your transferrable skills. Even soft skills like mastering digital email communication and interpersonal communication are a plus. The more technical elements, such as demonstrating an awareness of many practice areas [I][B]from the clients perspective [/B][/I]is another great point. Another thing I recommend is attending a couple of open days, as this will introduce you to the legal/commercial world from a dual standpoint. Attending open days are not a prerequisite for getting a training contract, but they certainly help. Here’s a list of open day deadlines you could apply for: [URL]https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/open-day-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/[/URL] Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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