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When it comes to getting through your law exams and finding your dream job can feel like the biggest challenge there is. We totally get it. So many questions. So many decisions. It’s overwhelming.
And if there is one thing law students don’t have… is a lot of spare time to be figuring this all out yourself.
That’s why we’ve created the Answered Squad. Want to find out more?
So we all know that when you’re applying to firms, you must be able to carry out research about the firm, its clients and the work that they carry out. You also need to be able to research which firms you want to apply to and why.
There is such an amass of information on the internet that it can be overwhelming where to look, and to know what you’re looking for.
No surprises here: the first step in law is often research! If you’re looking for a vac scheme, start by researching firms that you think will be a good fit for you – both in terms of the areas of law they specialise in as well as their culture. Since application forms take time to fill out, it’s worth applying to a few firms that are more likely to be a good fit for you, rather than firing off generic applications to as many firms as possible.
Last month we discussed how to go about making applications for training contracts and vacation schemes and the key traits of preparation and perseverance that you’ll need to get through to an interview and assessment centre. So what is it going to be like when you do make it through?
Applications for vacation schemes and training contracts can seem daunting. At the very least, they are enormously time-consuming, with all manner of hurdles for you to overcome before you finally get the offer you were hoping for. Many application forms for training contracts and vacation schemes are very similar, as many firms see vacation schemes as the route many of their prospective trainees will take. To tackle either of them, we recommend you do two things: prepare and persevere.
We all know that training contracts are not easy to get. Law firms often receive well over a hundred applications for each available space. And of these hundred applicants, the vast majority will all look excellent on paper: good universities, high grades, and a raft of extra-curricular trophies and titles.
