I'm finishing my final year of a non-law degree. Is the application process for a vacation scheme or training contract more difficult or different for non-law students?

Anthea Demetriou explores how candidates should approach the researching of a law firm properly, the responsible way to use AI for applications and key skills HFW is looking for in candidates.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are an unmissable opportunity for students to network with international, City and national law firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are an unmissable opportunity for students to network with international, City and national law firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

In this article, I'll walk you through my process this year and cover some of the things I'll be doing differently next cycle.

Another clutch of firms have opened their summer vacation scheme application systems, hosted by LC.N's good pals at Apply4 Law.

Senior early talent advisor Beth Petch sets out what Trowers & Hamlins LLP wants to see in applications from strong candidates, discusses common mistakes she comes across, as well as what to expect during the vacation scheme and the firm’s solicitor apprenticeship programme. 

Find out about Michelmores’ application and recruitment processes, the firm’s D&I strategy, frequent application mistakes and how to discuss non-legal work experience as Georgie shares her advice for candidates.

Associate Sophie Freelove offers her insights into Vinson & Elkins’ training contract, the early responsibility trainees are exposed to, the variety of work on offer and the firm’s excellent culture. Find out more in this Meet the Lawyer. 

Expert recruiter – and animal lover – Lucie Rees is understandably proud to have supported so many candidates through their journeys from being wide-eyed students to confident, qualified solicitors and partners. Read her advice for the current generation of aspiring lawyers and gain an insight into the application process – as well as working life – at Watson Farley & Williams.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are an unmissable opportunity for students and graduates to:

• get exclusive access to international, City and national law firms; 
• gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and
• benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

Rachael Driscoll, legal talent coordinator at Cooley, discusses the highlights of her role, common mistakes that come up in applications, the value of taking a pause when writing applications before sending them and the importance of being yourself.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by Nottingham Law School, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

In this post, I will share what type of work experience is available for first years (and also non-law students). I hope this is helpful for you to gain some experience during the summer holidays! 

I haven’t been offered a training contract yet – is it too risky to start the LPC without having secured a training contract first?

George McNeilly outlines the importance of DWF’s early careers programmes, the skills the firm wants to see from candidates in their applications, the assessment centre structure and more!

US firm Latham & Watkins and global giant Baker & McKenzie have been rated by students as the two best vacation scheme providers in the Legal Week Intelligence 2011 Law Student Report.