31 January has a special resonance for those of you keen to secure a place on a summer vacation scheme - it's deadline day! We would hope that most of you will have submitted your considered applications well in advance of today. However, in the knowledge that some of you like living life on the edge and will still be in the throes of submitting, take five minutes to read Anna Williams' LC.N Says blog today. Entitled "Application SOS", it'll help you make your application shiny with promise, not dull with homogeneity.
In our other moving parts, the Burning Question brings you a weather forecast on cloud computing, the Oracle suggests some A-level subjects to consider (and some to avoid), and our featured recruiter thinks there's room in the legal world for horseshoe throwing and Hollyoaks. There's news on Freshfields' happiness survey, Pannone offers a CoL scholarship, retention rates are on the up and so much more. Happy reading!
PS Don't forget our Future Lawyers Survey - taking up just 10 minutes of your time, you will be rewarded by being entered into a prize draw to win £1,000. Nice.
Hey y'all! If you fancy learning more about good ol' Texas hospitality, read this interview with Natalie Perkin. She's an associate and recruiter, and has lots to share about the lovely place that is V&E. Just don't mention the Hollyoaks watching…
If you're looking for a bright start in an ultra-modern environment (these pics suggest not just modern, but Jetson-esque!), Osborne Clarke could be your happy place.
We've said it before and here we are saying it again. Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in their future trainees and, thus, you need to develop this particular area of your brain. The College of Law's Joanne Rourke describes what commercial awareness is and offers advice on ways you can improve yours.
I'm currently at high school deciding which subjects to take for my A-levels. I'm hoping to join the legal profession in the future, so I want to choose subjects that will impress recruiters. What should I pick to give me the edge?
Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors
Mental health law specialist firm Thaliwal Bridge Solicitors, based in Leicester and dealing mainly with tribunal representation in both the forensic and non-forensic fields, seeks a full-time paralegal. The role will involve attending clients detained in hospital and follow-up visits. Salary is negotiable, with full UK driving license and willingness to travel in the Midlands both requirements.
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