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The latest interview advice, in-depth articles on the ins and outs of the legal sector and an inside look at what it's really like to work as a trainee and solicitor.

 

How to write the perfect CV for a law application.

A lawyer will often specialise in a specific practice. Here is a list of seven global “business” practices many firms in the Magic Circle offer.

Ashley Connick discusses the challenges faced by both trainees and recruiters during the recruitment process.

Law firms come in all shapes and sizes. Here's a look at why reputation, seat options and job prospects matter most when applying to firms.

Exeter LLB student, Richard Hornshaw, gives an account of his experiences on the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme.

The law interview process varies hugely from firm to firm, ranging from the more straightforward at Slaughter and May to the rather lengthy at SJ Berwin.

From "standard days" to "deal days", what's it's really like to work as a Corporate Associate? Chris Kennedy gives an insight into life at Kirkland & Ellis.

Ian Gascoigne, dispute resolution Partner at Eversheds LLP, compares the training contract to playing Monopoly.

A day in the life of Adam Callaghan, trainee solicitor at Jones Day.

Fryderyk Hoffmann, third seat trainee, talks about what it's like to work in the corporate division.

Aisling Scott lifts the lid on life as a corporate trainee at Simmons & Simmons.

Francesca and Tom, trainees at Norton Rose, discuss the ins and outs of various banking seats.

Siân Croxon, Partner in DLA Piper’s IP&T dept., sheds light on IP Law, its latest developments, and what trainees can expect.

Interested in advising companies through regulatory intervention? Claire Lisa Farrell gives us the scoop about her seat in Regulatory.

Dasha Popova walks you through her "typical day" as a trainee in the Financial Services Regulatory Group at Sidley Austin.

Wardblawg gives advice on how budding lawyers can use LinkedIn to their advantage

Victoria Ogden, a trainee at Ince & Co gives us a flavour of some of the commercial considerations involved in shipbuilding disputes.