Timetable for Action. Information for Non-Law Graduates. Legal Practice Course. Funding. Training Contracts. Interview Advice. Legal solicitors. Proposed changes to the qualification route for Solicitors. The Lawyer Portal | The Resource for Aspiring Legal Professionals. K1 K2 Terminology for students interested in a career in Law. Professional Education And University Courses | Downloads. CAB site. Summary of Scholarships and Awards. Summary of scholarships and awards (2015/2016) Hardwicke Entrance Awards - £45,000100 per year. Apply at any time, preferably before admission.Covers admission, call fees and certain qualifying session charges, plus one sitting of the Bar Council Aptitude Test. CPE Scholarships for non-law graduates of outstanding ability - £150,000Up to thirty-two Scholarships of up to £7,000. Major Awards for BPTC year - £1,275,000Up to 90 Scholarships of between £6,000 and £18,500 each.Up to 20 Bursaries of up to £3,000 each.
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Example-legal-CV-for-vacation-placement-application-with-notes.pdf. Law-vacation-scheme-covering-letter.pdf. Shine in group exercises. If your training contract or vacation scheme application is successful, chances are you’ll be invited to an assessment centre at the law firm’s offices. Assessment centres last half a day or a full day and may be made up of any of the following: panel interviews (with partners and/or the HR team), presentations, aptitude tests, a tour of the offices, a networking lunch, written exercises and group exercises. Let the following advice help you shine during the group exercise. ‘Recruiters use group exercises to see aspiring solicitors in action,’ explains Lucy Crittenden, graduate recruitment manager at Reed Smith. ‘Vacation schemes aside, it’s one of the only ways we can do that. In interviews, we don’t have the luxury of seeing candidates interact with peers.
The three types of group exercises you’ll find at law assessment days A practical exercise, which may not be work related. A role play exercise. A discussion-based exercise, aka a leaderless group exercise. Team-working ability. Home Page | The University of Law. FAQ_non_law_legal_Information_sheet_2009. List of Law Firm Interview Questions.