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Top tips to succeed on your training contract

22nd August 2017

Introduction When I was asked to write an article on the topic of training contract success, a few things initially […]

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Help! I didn’t get a Training Contract after my vacation scheme – Top tips on positively dealing with feedback

15th August 2017

We all know it’s incredibly competitive to secure a vacation scheme, but it’s even more competitive to get a training […]

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5 minutes with future trainee, Chris Collins Adams

26th July 2017

Q. What University did you attend? I previously attended the University of Warwick, and have just finished a year with […]

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Top 12 Most Popular Blogs of the Year

17th July 2017

1. What Do Trainee Solicitors Do? 50 Top Tasks Explained 2. A Law Student’s Guide to Understanding US Law Firms […]

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5 minutes with future trainee, Anna Ling

13th July 2017

Q. What University did you attend? A. LSE Q. What subject are you studying? A. I studied law at LSE […]

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What do Trainee Solicitors Do? Top 50 Tasks

29th June 2017

What do trainee solicitors do? What are the key tasks of a trainee lawyer? These are common questions we are […]

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A Student’s Guide to Derivatives

5th June 2017

Derivatives form part of the world of structured finance, a sphere of the modern financial system that is often considered […]

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So, what training do you get on a Training Contract?

19th May 2017

In this video hear Paul Gascoyne, Graduate Recruitment Manager, and Kirsty Wilkins, Professional Development Manager, talk about the training you […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week #MHAW17

8th May 2017

This week is crucial to promoting mental health. Whilst breaking the stigma of mental health, the aim is to educate […]

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100 ways to improve your training contract application

3rd May 2017

Writing and submitting an excellent training contract application is one of the hardest things you’ll do. There is plenty of […]

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A Law Student’s Guide to Understanding US Law Firms

25th April 2017

When I tell people I have a training contract with a US law firm, I am met with a mixture […]

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The Importance of Work Experience

6th April 2017

In this video, Paul Gascoyne, Graduate Recruitment Manager, explains the importance of gaining work experience before applying for vacation schemes […]

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5 minutes with future trainee, Tom Capper

31st March 2017

What University did you attend? I studied Economics at the University of Warwick. What subject are you studying? Currently, I […]

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5 Minutes with Future Trainee, Alex Leighton

13th March 2017

What University did you attend? I did my undergraduate at Durham University and I’m currently studying for my master’s at […]

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Why was my training contract application rejected?

7th March 2017

This is a key question many people find themselves asking during the recruitment process – “Why was my training contract […]

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5 Minutes with Lavinia Harrington, Future Trainee

14th February 2017

What University did you attend? Downing College, Cambridge What subject are you studying? I studied Theology When do you join […]

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5 Minutes with Future Trainee, Lauren Richardson

2nd February 2017

What University did you attend? The University of Nottingham What subject are you studying? I am currently completing the GDL […]

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5 minutes with future trainee, Raphaël Tulkens

25th January 2017

What University did you attend? I attended the New College of the Humanities (NCH) and I am now at University […]

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Vacation Schemes vs Direct Training Contract Applications

17th January 2017

Vacation Schemes vs Direct Training Contract Applications. What’s best? This is a question we hear a lot from people looking […]

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International Secondments

6th January 2017

by Kyle Koh Many law firms champion their global footprint and international expertise. And admittedly, deals and cases conducted in […]

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