Meet the Recruiter

Anup Vithlani

Some like it hot, and that's certainly how Trowers & Hamlins' graduate recruitment manager likes his Nando's. Find out more about Anup Vithlani and his taste buds of steel, here.

Meet the Lawyer

Walker Morris LLP

Commercial associate Laura Demaine loves the satisfaction of seeing a deal go through, as well as the under-one-roof culture of Leeds-based national firm Walker Morris. Read on to learn more about the firm’s transactional work, as well as its innovative six-seat training contract model.

Features

Finding a training contract: research, application and interview

Finding a training contract is a tough process. Read on for some top application and interview tips.

Brochure library

Osborne Clarke LLP

Want to be part of #TeamOC? Find out how in this info-packed brochure from the innovative, sector-focused Osborne Clarke.

The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook is now available, FREE, from university careers services and  law faculties. Make sure you collect your copy of the preeminent print resource for future lawyers. The Handbook provides in-depth information and advice about how to launch your legal career, features details of over 1,000 potential employers and much more. Don’t miss out on accessing this crucial information!

LCN Says

Top 10 brainless blunders that could cost you your training contract

Competition for training contracts is at an all-time high. In its Winter 2015 graduate recruitment survey, the Association of Graduate Recruiters reported that law firms receive 42 applications for every training contract vacancy they advertise.

Burning Question

Autonomous cars: driving into the future

What are the legal issues related to autonomous transportation?

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Blogs

An unwelcome intrusion – law v romance

There are undeniably many situations in everyday life when a certain amount of legal knowledge can prove invaluable.

Ask the Oracle

How many training contract applications should I make?

Last year I sent off over 50 training contract applications, but wasn't invited for a single interview. What am I doing wrong? How can I improve things this year?