Helen Lewis provides detailed information and advice on full-service firm Penningtons Manches Cooper’s application process and vacation scheme.

Cristina Gutierrez Flores, legal graduate and early talent senior advisor, at Winston Taylor, sets out how the firm runs a vacation scheme and its recruitment timelines, the sort of work involved in the firm’s programmes and how applicants can show themselves off in the best light.

How does the HSE decide what to focus on? (Using the example of the HSE’s focus on work-related ill health, specifically mental health and stress)

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.

How can private investment and global capital markets have a role in tackling climate change?

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.

The life sciences sector combines a range of legal practice areas, demanding expert advice from lawyers with detailed knowledge of the relevant trends and innovations in areas including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, MedTech, veterinary and food.

Diversity within the UK legal sector has long been a topic of conversation among practitioners and students alike. The profession has been heavily criticised for not evolving with society or being representative of the diversity within the UK. Over the past decade, there have been a flurry of initiatives to respond to these deep-rooted issues. However, the crucial question remains, have we made enough progress?

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees – taking time to build yours is an essential part of the process of becoming a lawyer.

What opportunities are there for commercial real estate lawyers post-covid?

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!

Looking for an ‘in’? Open days and insight schemes are invaluable opportunities to meet the people that work for the law firms you’re interested in. You’ll learn about life in the organisation, its culture, the work on offer and much more. Plus, if prepped well, it’s your chance to ace that initial interaction, which will set you up nicely for future encounters and could eventually lead to a training contract.

Another week and another commercial round-up summarising the latest coronavirus developments.

February is already setting up to be an eventful month, so grab a cup of tea and get stuck into this week’s commercial round-up. 

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The first question is about applying from the BPTC from a Non-Russell Group University. 

In this virtual masterclass, BPP University explores the range of work experience options available to prospective solicitors and how they can maximise their chances of securing QWE. The panel includes a range of both QWE providers and SQE students who are undertaking QWE and apprenticeships.