It is now more important than ever to develop a clear and focused
training contract application strategy in order to maximise your chances of securing the training contract you deserve in 2010.
Jane Croft - Baker, the graduate recruitment specialist at Clifford Chance says, «I'm keen for students to know that, while vacation schemes are important, they are not all we look for
in training contract applications.
To get a flavour of how law vacation schemes can lead to training contract opportunities down the line, you should take a look at Pia's
Training Contract Application Case Study.
You've done your homework, studied the stats, read up on practice areas, and compared the firms that've caught your eye — now, it's time to put your best foot and
training contract application forward.
Qualified lawyers can harken back to the day when they sent off
their training contract applications and speculative work experience requests by hand, and pored over print - based careers guides.
Depending on the law firm you are applying to,
your training contract application / law apprenticeship application will involve either:
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A training contract application is like a sales pitch to a potential employer.
A law firm may require you to attach or enclose a covering letter to supplement and reinforce your law apprenticeship /
training contract application.
Visit our Case Study:
Training Contract Application Timeline page for more detail on training contract applications at Baker & McKenzie, a top London law firm.
Unless you have completed work experience, attended an open day or taken part in a vacation scheme at your preferred law firm,
your training contract application / law apprenticeship application is likely to be your first exposure to individual firms.
Training contract applications / law apprenticeship applications are a reflection of you, your professionalism and your commitment to law.
It was not too long ago that we were in your shoes, trying to navigate our way through
the training contract application process.
Everyone's
training contract application could benefit from the inclusion of the experience of a gap year.
Hogan Lovells trainee Mounir gives his top tips for navigating
the training contract application process...
Training contract applications are time consuming, especially when you're trying to do them alongside full - time study or work.
Training contract applications are time consuming, especially when you're trying to do them alongside full time study or work.
Therefore, for more general hints and application tips visit
our training contract applications page.
Most conversations were around politics, law, tutorials or
training contract applications.
The paralegal application process is actually very similar to that of
the training contract application process.
Suleyman discusses his top tips for
training contract applications and interviews — as well as his Citizens Advice Bureau, vacation scheme and paralegal experiences.
So visit
our training contract application page to find out more about how the overall application process works.
Training contract applications are becoming more and more competitive and, as you can only apply once a year, you might be in the process applying for a training contract at your selected firm for a few years.
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the training contract application process has become a staple of law student websites and career resources, perhaps it was simply a matter of time before YouTubers latched onto the trend.
Whether you're applying for a training contracts or law apprenticeships, your apprenticeship or
training contract applications will need to be well - written and professional.
Find out how to tailor
your training contract applications from a top lawyer at our dedicated workshop!
So visit
our Training Contract Application page to find out more about how the overall application process works.
No doubt they'll be a constant reminder to crack on with
training contract applications, preferably well ahead of the deadlines.
If your preferred law firm is sufficiently impressed by
your training contract application / law apprenticeship application, you may be invited to attend an interview.