by Sarah Siddiqui | Jun 4, 2023 | Blogs
You may have noticed that many lawyers and law firms are quite active on LinkedIn. And who can blame them – it is a great way to attract new clients and raise your profile. With its huge popularity, some legal professionals have been left wondering whether there...
by Sarah Siddiqui | May 15, 2023 | Blogs
“Resumes” (UK equivalent of a CV) are commonly used in countries that follow the American business model, including: 1. United States2. Canada3. Australia4. New Zealand5. Hong Kong6. Singapore7. Philippines8. South Africa9. India The format and style of legal resumes...
by Sarah Siddiqui | May 8, 2023 | Blogs
Securing a training contract with a top law firm can be a highly competitive and challenging process. It requires a lot of research and preparation to ensure that your applications stand out from the crowd. One of the most important aspects of this research is gaining...
by Sarah Siddiqui | May 1, 2023 | Blogs
I have had a few enquiries recently from overseas students who have come to the UK to pursue LLMs (having obtained a first degree outside of the UK). In particular, there seems to be some confusion about what steps overseas students need to take to be eligible to...
by Sarah Siddiqui | Apr 25, 2023 | Blogs
Receiving an invite for interview means the firm thinks you have good potential for the role based on the strength of your application. You have already been selected against hundreds maybe thousands of other applicants – so that’s a win. The interview is an...
by Sarah Siddiqui | Mar 20, 2023 | Blogs
I often get asked this question. Students applying for training contracts or vacation schemes or law graduates going for their first legal job might wonder how to present their law CV when they have no relevant work experience in the field. Does this mean you will...
by Sarah Siddiqui | Feb 19, 2023 | Blogs
Many people come to the law later in life, having pursued a different career or degree. Dave Rowntree, the drummer from the band Blur (and also a certified computer programmer) surprised us all when he decided to train as a City lawyer, aged 40. Law firms welcome...
by Sarah Siddiqui | Feb 16, 2023 | Blogs
CV writing services are becoming increasingly popular in recent times, as fresh graduates compete for roles in the crowded market. The legal sector in particular is renowned for its saturation. Last year, 18,927 law students graduated across England and Wales – a...
