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How to Choose a Legal CV Writer: Your Essential Guide
In today's competitive job market, having a professional and well-crafted CV is crucial, especially in the legal industry. A strong CV can make a significant difference in getting noticed by potential employers and securing that dream legal job. However, not everyone...
Strategies to break into the law
🔑 If you are struggling to get your foot in the door, instead try thinking outside the box! 📚✍️ 🌟 Here are a few effective strategies to help aspiring solicitors grab the attention of legal firms and boost their chances of success: 1️⃣ Tailor Your Applications:...
How do I tailor my CV to law?
If you are changing careers or starting off in the legal profession, you may be wondering how best to approach your CV. Here are some of my top tips on how to tailor your CV to law: 1. Add a professional summary or objective statement that highlights your background,...
Common Questions about your Law CV
1. How long should a law CV be in the UK? Two pages is the industry standard in the UK but this can extend to three if you have a long career history or work multiple projects. 2. I can't make my law CV fit two pages - what should I do? There is almost always...
What should a law graduate CV look like?
As a recent law graduate, you may be wondering what your CV should look like to make it stand out in the competitive legal job market. A well-crafted CV is essential to help you secure a job that aligns with your career goals and aspirations. In this blog, I will...
Benefits of using a Legal CV writing service
In today's competitive legal job market, having a well-crafted and effective CV is crucial for landing your dream legal job. However, crafting a standout CV that showcases your skills, experience, and achievements can be a challenging task. This is where a legal CV...
Legal CV versus LinkedIn profiles – are traditional CVs still needed in law?
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 is...
What to include in your Legal Resume?
“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...
How to research law firms for training contract applications?
Securing a training contract 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 a comprehensive...
SQE route to qualification for overseas students.
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...
