Career Conundrums Archives - Legal Cheek

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
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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
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I am worried STEM students will scupper my training contract chances

Do City firms still want law graduates?

Jan 4 2018 2:33pm
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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
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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
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I am about to start my training contract at a commercial firm, but I really want to be a family lawyer

Can I change career paths later on?

Nov 21 2017 1:16pm
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Is dating a trainee I met at a law fair a recipe for disaster?

He works at my dream firm

Nov 7 2017 12:28pm
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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
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Will disappointing module results stop me getting a magic circle training contract?

Oxbridge second year in 2:2 quandary

Sep 18 2017 11:12am
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I’ve been offered a training contract at a mega-paying US outfit, but my heart is still set on another firm

I’d really appreciate readers’ advice on this

Sep 11 2017 11:03am
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London via the back door: Do I accept my Midlands training contract offer?

Sights set on the City

Aug 30 2017 10:31am
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Will studying at the Open University limit my training contract chances?

Its status among solicitors is a worry

Aug 24 2017 10:31am
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‘I’ve got an offer from Slaughter and May AND Freshfields – who should I choose?’

It’s a nice problem to have

Aug 14 2017 2:47pm
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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
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I got a 2:2 in drama — does it even matter how well I do in my GDL and BPTC?

I’m expecting a distinction

Jul 28 2017 9:35am
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I want to be a barrister but now I’ve been offered a training contract — what do I do?

This is a life-changing decision for me

Jul 5 2017 10:01am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Low grades caused by health problems, what will law firms think?

I’m back on track now but worried the damage has already been done

Dec 19 2016 11:19am
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I did a BTEC instead of A-levels — can I still get a training contract?

One aspiring lawyer harbours concerns that a lack of A-Levels will hinder his legal career

Nov 22 2016 10:41am
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Do I stand a better chance of getting a training contract if I look like Kim Kardashian?

I won’t fit in if the legal profession is that superficial

Nov 1 2016 10:27am
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Are my plans for securing a training contract too cheeky for the legal profession?

Unacceptable brashness or praiseworthy initiative?

Oct 19 2016 11:44am
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