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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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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 […]
Read more >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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