Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
More options
Toggle width
Share this page
Share this page
Share
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
Law Firm Events
Law Firm Deadlines
TCLA TV
Members
Leaderboards
Premium Database
Premium Chat
Commercial Awareness
Future Trainee Advice
Forums
Aspiring Lawyers - Applications & General Advice
General Discussion
Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh" data-source="post: 75825" data-attributes="member: 8899"><p>Why do you think you are too late? Have you applied before? </p><p></p><p>I don't see the value in the multiple LLMs though, would you not be better getting a job and applying for direct TCs and winter schemes now? </p><p></p><p>I would worry that doing yet another LLM might make firms think you don't actually like the job itself and you'd rather be a legal academic. You've already proven your academic abilities, but recruiters might think you actually want to do a PhD and are settling for commercial law. A full time legal or related role could help show you enjoy working and improve your skills. You say you worked abroad for a year, was this before your LLB (I can't work out your timeline otherwise). </p><p></p><p>Obviously I don't know a lot about legal recruitment (if I did I'd have my TC already <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />) but I have helped hire entry-levels/1-2 years roles in a similar sector. I would have worries about all the LLMs because it would make me wonder if you're avoiding graduating as you don't want to work. I would also question why you feel they're necessary or a good investment. I think law firms look more at the undergraduate degree and then work experience, so if you're applying multiple years after graduating but then don't have much experience to show for it that might be an issue?</p><p></p><p>But again I don't work in legal recruitment, I'm sure someone will be along soon who knows more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh, post: 75825, member: 8899"] Why do you think you are too late? Have you applied before? I don't see the value in the multiple LLMs though, would you not be better getting a job and applying for direct TCs and winter schemes now? I would worry that doing yet another LLM might make firms think you don't actually like the job itself and you'd rather be a legal academic. You've already proven your academic abilities, but recruiters might think you actually want to do a PhD and are settling for commercial law. A full time legal or related role could help show you enjoy working and improve your skills. You say you worked abroad for a year, was this before your LLB (I can't work out your timeline otherwise). Obviously I don't know a lot about legal recruitment (if I did I'd have my TC already ;)) but I have helped hire entry-levels/1-2 years roles in a similar sector. I would have worries about all the LLMs because it would make me wonder if you're avoiding graduating as you don't want to work. I would also question why you feel they're necessary or a good investment. I think law firms look more at the undergraduate degree and then work experience, so if you're applying multiple years after graduating but then don't have much experience to show for it that might be an issue? But again I don't work in legal recruitment, I'm sure someone will be along soon who knows more. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Our company is called, "The Corporate ___ Academy". What is the missing word here?
Post reply
Forums
Aspiring Lawyers - Applications & General Advice
General Discussion
Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes
Top
Bottom
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…