There follows some of the best articles written by experts in the field of legal graduate recruitment. It is highly recommended that you read each and every article and that you bookmark each one in the MyLibrary section of MyLCN.
Lawcareers.net Articles
Interviews
No sweat: interviews made easy
An interview is a two-way conversation
Telephone Interviews
How to tackle a phone interview
Self-Analysis
Law in the City
What does it take to make it in the City?
The Art of Research
A how-to guide to researching firms
Commercial Awareness
Don’t be square, be (commercially) aware
General Advice
The X-factor: have you got it?
More than the law – skills that future employers will value
Tools & Resources
MyLCN Introduction – Get your motor running
Chambers Student Articles
The Art of Research
Different Practice Areas & Types of Solicitor
Interviews & Assessment Centres
How To Succeed aAt Interviews & Assessment Centres
General Advice
How Suitable Are You & What Do Recruiters Want
Ashley Connick’s Articles
Law in the City
So, Candidate, why do you want to work at a City firm?
Commercial Lawyers
What makes a good commercial lawyer? A prospective Trainee’s perspective
Why This Firm?
The Magic Circle Myth? How some applicants miscategorise firms they’re applying to