How to Succeed in Law

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Your Guide to Study and Launching a Career

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

239 kr

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Every aspiring lawyer will benefit from this book. How to Succeed in Law guides readers through the process of applying to university, excelling on their course and laying the foundations for a successful legal career. The book starts by giving readers a feel for what they can expect to study on a law degree, to help them decide if it’s the right option for them. It outlines the different routes students can follow to qualify as a solicitor or barrister (including degree apprenticeships) and introduces the wider range of legal jobs available to students. The book then guides students through the process of creating a stand-out UCAS application and sitting the LNAT.For students at university, the book contains guidance on how to succeed academically, with chapters on reading efficiently, writing essays and problem questions, and managing time effectively. Part 4 covers applying to law firms. Readers will learn about how to research and choose between firms; how to secure (and write about) work experience; how to create a high-quality cover letter and how to ace the Watson-Glaser test. The book ends with a chapter about challenges and opportunities in the legal profession.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2027-03-18
Mått156 x 234 x 28 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieBloomsbury Study Skills
Antal sidor248
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350511712

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IntroductionPart 1: Getting Started1. What is it like to study law?2. Understanding different careers in law3. The routes to becoming a solicitor or barrister4. The timeline to becoming a solicitorPart 2: Applying to a Law Degree or Apprenticeship5. How to choose a university6. How to make your UCAS application7. Sitting the LNAT8. Solicitor apprenticeshipsPart 3: Succeeding on your law degree9. Looking after yourself10. Reading more efficiently and how to make notes11. What you really need to know about writing essays12. What you really need to know about writing problem questionsPart 4: Applying to law firms13. Researching and choosing firms14. Scheduling your applications15. Direct training contract applications vs vacation scheme applications16. Developing your commercial awareness17. How to write about your work experience18. Guidance on answering common application questions19. Creating a cover letter20. Acing tests (Watson-Glaser and Situational Judgement)21. Doing well at assessment centres22. Converting a vacation scheme into a training contract offer21. Dealing with rejection