Researching Law Firms: Beyond Average

Researching Law Firms: Beyond Average

As part of my @londonlawstudent Application Advice Series on Instagram, in this blog post I discuss some of the methods that I used to research law firms and go beyond average.

From utilising the power of social media, thinking outside of the box by attending industry events other than open days, and reading the law firm’s annual reports. I explore ways of using these sources to form part of your application research.

Find out some of the information and approach that I used to demonstrate a beyond average why law, why me and why this particular firm in my most successful applications.

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Researching Law Firms: Knowing Yourself

Researching Law Firms: Knowing Yourself

Researching Law firms

As part of the @londonlawstudent Application Advice Series, in this blog post I explore some of the benefits that come with knowing yourself when it comes to doing law firm applications.

From considering your working style to personal long term plans, I show how having a good idea of such factors can assist in researching and then creating a strong USP and personal brand.
#applicationadvice #personaldevelopment #lawstudent #trainingcontract

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The London Law Student Journey: After Law School

The London Law Student Journey: After Law School

In The London Law Student Journey Series, I go through my path from early education to a training contract offer.

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The London Law Student Journey: During Law School

The London Law Student Journey: During Law School

In The London Law Student Journey Series, I go through my path from early education to a training contract offer.

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The London Law Student Journey: Before Law School

The London Law Student Journey: Before Law School

In The London Law Student Journey Series, I go through my path from early education to a training contract offer.

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The London Law Student Journey: Work Experience

The London Law Student Journey: Work Experience

THE LONDON LAW STUDENT JOURNEY: WORK EXPERIENCE Before Law School During Law School After Law School  (to be posted) Each post discusses my work experience and examples of how I wrote about them  on my successful applications. Through the London Law Student Journey so far,…

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The London Law Student Journey: Extracurricular Activities

The London Law Student Journey: Extracurricular Activities

As part of The London Law Student Journey Series, I discuss my extracurricular activities over the years, and how I used the transferable skills gained there to develop my own #USP.

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The London Law Student Journey Series: Education

The London Law Student Journey Series: Education

In The London Law Student Journey Series, I go through my path from early education to training contract offer.

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Writing a Personal Statement for Law School

Writing a Personal Statement for Law School

As the UCAS deadline draws near I thought I would repost a question I once got on how to write your personal statement. And see the one I submitted for my own application.

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Top Tips from the Student Tech Law Challenge

Top Tips from the Student Tech Law Challenge

Twas a gloomy and wet Saturday morning on the third day of February and all was quiet in the City of London. Except of course at The University of Law, where the Society for Computers and Law hosted their first ever Student Tech Law challenge.…

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CILEx: an alternative route to a legal career

CILEx: an alternative route to a legal career

This week’s post on pursuing an alternative career in Law comes from Barlow Robbins Solicitors who specialise in Residential Property transactions. Studying law isn’t something that should be taken on lightly. For most people, in fact, the idea of spending three years studying towards a degree, racking up…

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Working in a Family Law Firm: What You Can Expect

Working in a Family Law Firm: What You …

This month’s featured blog post comes from Clayton Miller, a founding member of KMJ Solicitors who specialise in family law. To learn more about their work and what they do, visit their website    Whether you’ve just graduated from law school or you’re looking to change areas, you might…

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