COVID-19 is affecting all businesses and law firms are no exception. This article offers a brief introduction to the impact of COVID-19 on the legal industry by answering 3 key questions in relation to firms’ business models, practice areas and recruitment processes. 1. How are law firms adjusting their business models in response to COVID-19? …
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For this week’s article, I interviewed Graduate Recruiter Kevin Graham from Pinsent Masons and Graduate Recruiter Emma Barker from Allen & Overy to hear their views on how candidates can stay connected. During this time of uncertainty for graduates and aspiring lawyers, I believe that speaking with recruiters themselves is the best way to see …
When that dreaded commercial awareness question comes up, whether it be in an application or interview, a students first thought is to start talking about BREXIT or technology. In the future, I imagine COVID-19 will be just as popular. Whilst these are certainly ‘issues of the day’ which have a marked impact on a law …
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Consistency and dependability are great strengths that the legal profession holds, offering certainty to clients. Changing times has brought disruption and ambiguity into the legal sector. A number of distinct trends have emerged in the legal industry; here are just a few. 1. Brexit It wouldn’t be a post regarding the biggest changes to the …
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With many summer work placements being cancelled or postponed, and the academic year drawing to a close, the question of how to develop the skills required to secure a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract may be on your mind. Here’s 7 ways to become a stronger applicant from home: 1. Online internships Inside Sherpa …
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When I first started my law degree, one expression that kept popping up at legal events was ‘commercial awareness’. My peers and I were constantly being told that if we wanted to secure a legal job, we would have to demonstrate strong commercial awareness. While we knew how essential commercial awareness was for our applications …
