Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways of saving myself some time? The team at AllHires has the answers.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

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Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

By focusing on the non-legal experience you already have and the transferable skills you’ve developed, you can demonstrate your potential and commitment to prospective employers.

There are many different kinds of career in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property, to Islamic finance to family law. This article explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

What role is the UK financial services industry playing in the fight against climate change?

Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways to save myself some time on training contract or vacation scheme applications? What’s MyLocker and how can I use it? The team at AllHires has the answers.

Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways to save myself some time on training contract or vacation scheme applications? What’s MyLocker and how can I use it? The team at AllHires has the answers.

Why might firms in the same industry have diverse financial structures?

Another week closer to my vacation scheme, another week full of preparation! As I left off in my previous post, I had a couple of areas that I was hoping to gain insight into throughout the week – primarily, how I'm going to be assessed and how to best come across on a virtual scheme.

There are many different kinds of career in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

Video interviewing is a great way for law firms and chambers to get to know candidates before inviting them to an in-person interview or assessment centre. There are key differences between interviewing virtually and in person, so it’s essential you’re prepared.

Insurance (and reinsurance – the insurance of insurers) is an integral part of commercial activity throughout the world.

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law, which could be anything from intellectual property to clinical negligence to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

Philippa Wilson explains how Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP’s vacation scheme is run, outlines the firm’s stance on the use of AI in applications, provides insights into what the firm is looking for from its future lawyers and more in this Meet the Recruiter profile.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.