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5 Things They Didn’t Teach You in Law School

3rd August 2017
Law school is the one thing lawyers all have in common. Whether a trainee solicitor in a regional high street firm, a partner in a multinational law firm, or a barrister working in-house, we all went through much the same experience. But there are some things that were likely never taught. Here Will De Fazio-Saunders, […]
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Life Beyond the Law Firm: Careers for the 21st Century Lawyer

1st August 2017
So maybe working for a law firm isn’t down your street, you want to work for a prestigious tech firm, or defend refugees as a public servant. Just know that there are many other options to practice law. Here, Flora Duguid, MVF’s in-house legal counsel, talks Lawyer Monthly through the endless variety of jobs a […]
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How to Nail Your Law Firm Interview

27th July 2017
Whether it’s an interview at a local bar, or an interview at Google, there’s always the usual advice for nailing the job, but when it comes to being interviewed at your dream law firm, you need the right advice. Charles R. Toy, Associate Dean of Career and Professional Development at Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School […]
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Starting My Own Firm, How Hard Can It Be?

20th July 2017
So you’ve got to the point where you’re thinking of starting your own law firm, or something to at least get you out of the office. Can starting your own company really be that difficult? Where do you start? Below Andrea Hall, Founder and Principle of US based The Hall Law Office, LLC, discusses with […]
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How Many Law Jobs Do I Need to Apply For?

19th July 2017
If you’re just finishing your law degree, graduating in any legal field or moving onto the next best thing, you may be wondering what the best way to apply for work is, and find the perfect fit for you. So how many positions do you need to apply for to secure the right future for […]
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Top Advice from DLA Piper's Head of Graduate Recruitment

17th July 2017
DLA Piper is one of the biggest law firms worldwide. Here their Head of graduate recruitment gives her best advice on making the cut.
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I Am a Law Student: Do I Need to do Pro Bono Work?

14th July 2017
Below Francine Ryan, Lecturer in law at the Open University, and responsible for the Open Justice Law Clinic, explains to Lawyer Monthly the benefits to law students of being involved in pro bono. Pro bono is derived from the Latin term pro bono publico which can be translated as ‘for the public good’.  In a […]
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