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The legal market: An A-Z Guide

If you’re planning on becoming a lawyer it’s best that you get to grips with the relevant jargon. It will soon become second nature and none of it is particularly …

Assessment Centres

Most commercial law firms use assessment centres as part of the training contract selection process. So what will you actually have to do during an assessment day? While this does …

How to get a training contract: The application process

The first step of the training contract application process is the application form. Most law firms now use application forms to screen applicants before deciding who to invite for interview. …

Vacation schemes: What they are and why they are worth pursuing

As pre-training contract legal experience goes, vacation schemes are the big one. Now well-established and ubiquitous in the industry, vacation schemes are a great way to experience first-hand life at …