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The LawSoc Blog

Welcome to the LawSoc Blog. A brand new feature to our website! Check the blog regularly for: Social events, dates and themes etc Support & Wellbeing events, meet-ups and collaborations Law Ball information Competition information (Mooting, Client-Interviewing, Commercial Awareness and Negotiations) including dates, times and location Commercial Awareness updates to prepare you for BIUCAC, workshops…

How to become a barrister

I have had lots of questions recently about the timeline for becoming a barrister and the steps involved so I have created some Q&A style questions with all the information you need. If you have any further questions please either message the Law Careers Instagram (@ussu.lawcareers) or email me directly cl01637@surrey.ac.uk. Best wishes – Chelsea…

How to become a solicitor

I have had lots of questions recently about the timeline for becoming a solicitor and the steps involved so I have created some Q&A style questions with all the information you need. If you have any further questions please either message the Law Careers Instagram (@ussu.lawcareers) or email me directly cl01637@surrey.ac.uk Best wishes – Chelsea…

March – April Deadline Calendar

Date: Firm: Opportunity Type: Link: 01/03/2024 7 Kings Bench Walk Mini-Pupillage https://7kbw.co.uk/pupillage/mini-pupillage/ 01/04/2024 Baker McKenzie Training Contract https://uk-graduates.bakermckenzie.com/programmes/training-contracts/ 12/04/2023 Penningtons Manches Cooper Training Contract https://www.penningtonslaw.com/careers/early-careers/training-contract 28/04/2024 Moore Barlow Training Contract 2025/2026 https://moorebarlow.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3301405?cid=2106&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False 30/04/2024 Cornerstone Barristers Mini-Pupillage https://cornerstonebarristers.com/join/mini-pupillage/# 30/04/2024 Orrick Training Contract https://orrick.grad.allhires.com/app/ 30/04/2024 Quadrant Chambers Mini-Pupillage https://www.quadrantchambers.com/pupillage/mini-pupillage 30/04/2024 RWK Goodman Training Contract 2026 https://rwkgoodman.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3300267?cid=2039&t=Trainee-Solicitor

January – February Legal Deadline Calendar

Deadline Firm Opportunity Type Link 22/01/2024 Greenberg Traurig Training Contract 2026 https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/careers/law-students/europe-law-students/london-trainee-recruiting 22/01/2024 Stephenson Harwood Spring Placement Scheme 2024 https://www.shlegal-futuretalent.com/opportunities 24/01/2024 3 Verulam Buildings Mini Pupillage https://3vb.com/join/pupillage/ 24/01/2024 Stephenson Harwood Disability Open Day https://shlegal.app.candidats.io/apply/7e7a253a-c95f-43c0-85cd-7bf168229557 26/01/2024 Macfarlanes First Year Insight Scheme 2024 https://www.macfarlanes.com/join-us/early-legal-careers/apply/ 26/01/2024 Michelmores Annual Open Day 2024 https://www.michelmores.com/careers/trainees/ 28/01/2024 Latham & Watkins First Year…

November – December Legal Deadline Calendar

Date: Firm: Opportunity Type: Link: 02/11/2023 Goodwin Procter Open Day https://goodwinlaw.app.candidats.io/roles 03/11/2023 Davis Polk & Wardwell Second Year Law & Postgraduate Open Day https://www.davispolk.com/careers/summer-programs/training-in-london 03/11/2023 Devereux Chambers Mini-Pupillage https://www.devereuxchambers.co.uk/join-us/pupillage 03/11/2023 Miscon de Reya Spring Vacation Scheme 2024 https://www.mishcon.com/graduates 03/11/2023 No5 Chambers Pupillage Open Evening – Birmingham https://www.no5.com/recruitment/pupillage/ 05/11/2023 Eversheds Sutherland Graduate Insight Evenings 2023 https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/where/europe/uk/overview/careers/graduates/apply.html…

September – October 2023 Legal Application deadlines:

Date: Firm: Opportunity type: How to apply: 18/09/2023 Gateley Belfast Insight Evening https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/gateley/main.cfm?page=jobBoard&isprocess=All&filter=&rcd=469810&srxksl=1 22/09/2023 Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2023 https://www.aograduate.com/apply 24/09/2023 The Inner Temple Pegasus Access and Support Scheme (PASS) https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c309a792ed0540c29d129f8a6cad8f4c 25/09/2023 Taylor Wessing Webinar 1: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy sector spotlight https://www.taylorwessing.com/graduates 28/09/2023 The Commercial Law Academy Introduction to Commercial Law…

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Psychometric Testing: Watson Glaser Test

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well and enjoying this semester. This blog post is going to be about one type of Psychometric testing that law firms use in particular and how to get good at it! Unfortunately, these are not fun for everyone, and some people will struggle more than others – no…

Application tips & tricks

Hello everyone, as application deadlines begin to loom I thought I’d share the – genuinely – useful application tips that I’ve picked up through nearly three years of applications. Make the most of your part time job skills Not having attended 100 open days, or been on three vacation schemes does not actually put you…

July-August Application Deadline Calendar

Closing Date: Firm: Experience Type: Link: 01/07/2023 7 Kings Bench Walk Mini Pupillage Mini pupillage – 7KBW 03/07/2023 Watson Farley and Williams Training Contract 2025 Watson Farley & Williams – AllHires 16/07/2023 White & Case Training Contract White & Case LLP Online Application Form (allhires.com) 21/07/2023 Macfarlanes Training Programme Apply – Macfarlanes 31/07/2023 Weil, Gotshal…

May – June Application Deadline Calendar

Its that time again! Get your applications in early – Keep an eye out on the blog for upcoming posts and good luck! Best wishes, Chelsea Lewin – Law Careers Officer Closing Date: Firm: Experience Type: Link: 01/05/2023 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP Work Experience Summer 2023 Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP – AllHires 03/05/2023 Browne Jacobson…