The Non-Russell Group Lawyer

Now that many of your exams are over, look towards next year and find yourself some opportunities!

We here at The NRG Lawyer are growing and looking for individuals from Non-Russell Group universities to help spread the word and awareness! Please do drop us a message if you are interested!

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/report-predicts-increased-demand-for-commercial-lawyers

Report predicts increased demand for commercial lawyers - Legal Futures The value of the business legal services market will grow strongly over the next couple of years, powered partly by Brexit, a report has predicted. It also highlighted the importance of networking for commercial lawyers, with businesses large and small actively attending client seminars and other ev...

We have our first blog post, written by the brilliant Adnan Rafique!

Please do give it a read and do feel free to give your thoughts. If you want to write something for us to publish, just email [email protected]

https://aspiringlawyersnrg.wordpress.com/2018/04/08/calling-all-non-russell-group-aspiring-lawyers/

Calling all Non- Russell Group Aspiring Lawyers If you have a minute to spare, then this is not for you because I’m probably going to need five. I promise. I’m probably also going to ask you for another minute to leave a comment and share your t…

This is actually super important, try out this quiz, at the end it’ll give you some tips on how to revise:

http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml

We'd love for you to follow us on our social media pages, here are some links:

page: http://bit.ly/2qcI2xf

Instagram: http://bit.ly/2qbnQNl

Twitter: http://bit.ly/2qd57Qn

Blog: http://bit.ly/2qbcXuG (If you'd like to contribute to this please do feel free to email us with articles or ideas and we can try and help you develop the idea, please don't be scared to get in contact)

LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2uUQKGa

Email: [email protected]

CV Guide: http://bit.ly/2JpVGpL this is google document that you can download to your own computer and edit yourself! If you cannot access it for some reason feel free to get in contact with us and we can email it to you!Show less

Here is a little 2 minute survey and suggestion box, it's completely anonymous so please do go ahead and use your anonymous voice!: https://goo.gl/forms/sp9JqMIuHfr4Hyqt1

Later on today we will be covering, how to combat "having no legal work experience"

You asked we answered,

A secondment is the name given to temporary work that is assigned to an employee. Secondments are offered by many firms, the most important reason they are offered is to provide career development to help that employee with a certain skill to improve their CV. There are two different types of secondment, both very different to each other. Client secondments and International Secondments.

Client secondments generally last for 6 months (one seat of a TC) where the trainee joins the in-house team of one of the firm's clients. Such as banks, and nationwide charities.

An international secondment is a period of a training contract where you transfer to one of the firm's international offices! Generally these are only available in large city/international firms. International secondment allows you learn about different markets and ways of business.

When applying for Training contracts remember to research if the firm offers secondments and if it does make sure to mention why this appeals to you!

If you're looking to network/connect with other law students feel free to join this LinkedIn group:

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13590156

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A re-post from our Instagram.
Please be really careful, students are so vulnerable when it comes to finding jobs and sometimes do jump at offers too good to be true.

I've just had a chat with SIMPLYLAWJOBS and there are people out there pretending to be them, offering law students with work experience for 12 weeks for £295- £995, please be careful and vet everything before you give anyone your hard earned money.

Please pass on this message and tag your other aspiring lawyer friends.

The police have been notified, however in the mean time please spread the word.

Our first post!
We know that most places don't accept a CV & Cover letter, however it is still essential to have well made CV. Here is our CV guide, this has been vetted by various graduate recruiters and lawyers from magic circle and silver circle firms!

As a small tip do remember when you're writing about experience, explain what you have learnt as opposed to what you did!

https://goo.gl/pXakTq

Hello Future Lawyers!

This is a new initiative made specifically for Non-Russell Group University aspiring lawyers (AL's). As a whole, diversity and inclusion is such an important thing and we feel that although the outlook of many firms/chambers is changing us students and graduates of non-russell group universities find it considerably harder to enter the legal profession. We absolutely love organisations such as Urban Lawyers, Aspiring Solicitors, Bright Network and will definitely be sharing their events and advice. Here at Aspiring Lawyers we are not looking to compete with these organisations but to bring things together.

We have seven little elves out back who are itching to fill this page with guidance, tips and various other fun things. We respond to all messages, so if you're having any trouble with anything legal please do drop us a message and we will get back to you ASAP! We hope to grow organically and by word of mouth- so please do tell your friends/tag your friends!

A few ideas for future posts include, places to volunteer, how to write a brilliant "non-generic" cover letter and what to do when you have zero legal work experience.

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Thanks!