Insights
What does a generic “why the firm” answer look like?
How to tell if your answer is too generic
Extra-curricular activities
Why extra-curricular activities are important to law firms and how to answer this application question
Do I need legal work experience to get a vacation scheme and/or a training contract?
For training contracts, yes. For vacation schemes, no but it’s helpful.
How long should I be spending on a training contract / vacation scheme application?
How long is a piece of string?
Is it a red flag if I recently did a vacation scheme but didn’t get an offer?
Getting onto a vacation scheme is a major achievement and will be viewed positively.
10 red flags that could get your training contract/vacation scheme application instantly binned
Red flags in a training contract/vacation scheme application that could get you rejected.
On a training contract/vacation scheme application, should I write my work experience in prose or bullet points?
Bullet points for a CV; prose for an application form.
What key skills do I need to display on my training contract/vacation scheme applications?
Some skills suggestions.
How do I answer a motivational question on training contract/vacation scheme application?
Answering a motivation type of question is about telling the recruiter your story