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Should I tell law firms I have Asperger’s syndrome when applying for vac schemes?

I don’t want them to think I can’t cope with the stress

Feb 2 2018 1:12pm

I run my own business and I’m worried it will impact my training contract chances

I don't want firms to think I won't accept authority

Jan 16 2018 1:32pm

I am worried STEM students will scupper my training contract chances

Do City firms still want law graduates?

Jan 4 2018 2:33pm

Do I take a pay cut for a job that might lead to a training contract?

Short-term sacrifice, but potential long-term gain

Dec 13 2017 10:51am

Can I move to a City law firm once I’ve done a training contract at an investment bank?

In-house qualifier seeks to move into private practice

Dec 1 2017 10:06am

Studying at Cambridge and plenty of work experience — but are my A-levels holding me back?

I have been unsuccessful in every round for open days, vacation schemes and training contracts applications

Oct 4 2017 1:48pm

Will studying at the Open University limit my training contract chances?

Its status among solicitors is a worry

Aug 24 2017 10:31am

I’m 14-years-old and I’m worried about robots stealing lawyer jobs

Will all the positions be gone by the time I qualify?

Aug 4 2017 9:23am

I’m boiling to death on my vac scheme — do I still have to wear a suit?

The air con is crap and there's only one fan per office

Jun 21 2017 9:03am

Distance learning: desirable or a disadvantage?

I live in Hong Kong, but my law school is in London

May 19 2017 9:05am

Is my education in Colombia the reason I can’t get a training contract?

Graduating from a 'non-fancy' university is my biggest disadvantage

Feb 17 2017 10:34am

Is a training contract the only way?

I’m doing a law degree, but the CILEx route is pulling me in

Feb 7 2017 10:10am

Subpar A-levels or my ex-poly uni: What’s preventing me from getting a training contract at a top firm?

I have a first class construction degree and big ambitions

Jan 27 2017 10:29am