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Yes I know that there is already a forum but a lot of firms have either just closed or are just opening their Legal apprenticeships applications for 2020, let’s give advice, share experiences & support eachother as many firms only recruit under 10 legal apprentices at a time
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Hello I thought I was the only one. No one is really talking about the law apprenticeships so how is your application process going. I am so nervous...
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Ask me if you have any questions; I've been through the process and I'm now an apprentice solicitor 
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(Original post by Haider_A)
Ask me if you have any questions; I've been through the process and I'm now an apprentice solicitor
Ask me if you have any questions; I've been through the process and I'm now an apprentice solicitor
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(Original post by Starsis20)
Great! Well I have been applying to many legal apprenticeships but I just feel very unsure at the moment. The application processes are really nerve-wracking and I am just nervous that I won't get an apprenticeship
Great! Well I have been applying to many legal apprenticeships but I just feel very unsure at the moment. The application processes are really nerve-wracking and I am just nervous that I won't get an apprenticeship
Take each step of the application as it comes and prepare really well; don't worry about the next steps that are further down the line until you have completed and prepared well for the next stage
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(Original post by Haider_A)
I can relate but what gave me reassurance is that even if I didn't get an offer, I still experienced the full application process which would prepare me for later in life, when applying for training contracts and vac schemes.
Take each step of the application as it comes and prepare really well; don't worry about the next steps that are further down the line until you have completed and prepared well for the next stage
I can relate but what gave me reassurance is that even if I didn't get an offer, I still experienced the full application process which would prepare me for later in life, when applying for training contracts and vac schemes.
Take each step of the application as it comes and prepare really well; don't worry about the next steps that are further down the line until you have completed and prepared well for the next stage
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(Original post by Lucu)
I wish that were the case for me, I applied for burges salmon and they wouldn’t even give me feedback on my rejection, I had a strong application and I don’t know where I went wrong, it really isn’t fair for firms to do that
I wish that were the case for me, I applied for burges salmon and they wouldn’t even give me feedback on my rejection, I had a strong application and I don’t know where I went wrong, it really isn’t fair for firms to do that
Where else did you apply?
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(Original post by Haider_A)
I agree and that's why most major law firms do offer feedback; I didn't apply to smaller firms like Burges Salmon so i can't really comment.
Where else did you apply?
I agree and that's why most major law firms do offer feedback; I didn't apply to smaller firms like Burges Salmon so i can't really comment.
Where else did you apply?
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(Original post by Haider_A)
I can relate but what gave me reassurance is that even if I didn't get an offer, I still experienced the full application process which would prepare me for later in life, when applying for training contracts and vac schemes.
Take each step of the application as it comes and prepare really well; don't worry about the next steps that are further down the line until you have completed and prepared well for the next stage
I can relate but what gave me reassurance is that even if I didn't get an offer, I still experienced the full application process which would prepare me for later in life, when applying for training contracts and vac schemes.
Take each step of the application as it comes and prepare really well; don't worry about the next steps that are further down the line until you have completed and prepared well for the next stage
(even if it just takes the stress/unfamiliarity away)
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(Original post by Haider_A)
I agree and that's why most major law firms do offer feedback; I didn't apply to smaller firms like Burges Salmon so i can't really comment.
Where else did you apply?
I agree and that's why most major law firms do offer feedback; I didn't apply to smaller firms like Burges Salmon so i can't really comment.
Where else did you apply?
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(Original post by Lucu)
I’ve applied for Osborne Clarke, but I’m too nervous to apply for any big firms, just can’t imagine I’d get a place!
I’ve applied for Osborne Clarke, but I’m too nervous to apply for any big firms, just can’t imagine I’d get a place!
Definitely apply to any and every firm that you feel like is a right fit for you and you are a right fit for it, be it a high street firm or an international firm.
Don't let reputation keep you from possibly embarking onto an amazing apprenticeship
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(Original post by Starsis20)
I applied to Eversheds and I was rejected. However, on their rejection email they clearly stated they won't be giving feedback which I think is extremely unfair...
I just feel that these firms are continuously rejecting me and it is making me insecure about my applications and grades. I constantly redraft, and ask experienced people to look over them for me so I am not quite sure what I am doing wrong its a long and draining process.
I applied to Eversheds and I was rejected. However, on their rejection email they clearly stated they won't be giving feedback which I think is extremely unfair...
I just feel that these firms are continuously rejecting me and it is making me insecure about my applications and grades. I constantly redraft, and ask experienced people to look over them for me so I am not quite sure what I am doing wrong
its a long and draining process.
That's very odd; I was under the impression that they would.
Maybe try asking for feedback anyway by emailing HR and explain how valuable it would be for you.
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(Original post by Haider_A)
Eversheds didn't offer you feedback?
That's very odd; I was under the impression that they would.
Maybe try asking for feedback anyway by emailing HR and explain how valuable it would be for you.
Eversheds didn't offer you feedback?
That's very odd; I was under the impression that they would.
Maybe try asking for feedback anyway by emailing HR and explain how valuable it would be for you.
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(Original post by Starsis20)
I could but it was only after the application stage I’m putting in a lot of effort for my applications so I don’t understand why I’m not getting recognised.
I could but it was only after the application stage
I’m putting in a lot of effort for my applications so I don’t understand why I’m not getting recognised.
Improve on your commercial awareness. Essentially, this is reading around your area of interests in a wider, business sense, e.g. reading/watching the news daily.
Get to know the firm well before you apply. You can do this through their website; explore it well, e.g. the firm's structure, offices, practice areas, VALUES.
Once you've done the above, incorporate it all into your answer and make sure your answer is relevant to the question.
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(Original post by Haider_A)
Some general tips would be to ensure you include examples to back up your points and make sure those examples are relevant! Use the 'STAR' method (search it up) to help structure your responses.
Improve on your commercial awareness. Essentially, this is reading around your area of interests in a wider, business sense, e.g. reading/watching the news daily.
Get to know the firm well before you apply. You can do this through their website; explore it well, e.g. the firm's structure, offices, practice areas, VALUES.
Once you've done the above, incorporate it all into your answer and make sure your answer is relevant to the question.
Some general tips would be to ensure you include examples to back up your points and make sure those examples are relevant! Use the 'STAR' method (search it up) to help structure your responses.
Improve on your commercial awareness. Essentially, this is reading around your area of interests in a wider, business sense, e.g. reading/watching the news daily.
Get to know the firm well before you apply. You can do this through their website; explore it well, e.g. the firm's structure, offices, practice areas, VALUES.
Once you've done the above, incorporate it all into your answer and make sure your answer is relevant to the question.
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(Original post by Lucu)
Do you find the star method helpful?
Do you find the star method helpful?
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(Original post by Starsis20)
Hello I thought I was the only one. No one is really talking about the law apprenticeships so how is your application process going. I am so nervous...
Hello I thought I was the only one. No one is really talking about the law apprenticeships so how is your application process going. I am so nervous...
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Has anybody been shortlisted or recieved an update on shortlisting?
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