Here you will find articles containing expert advice from graduate recruiters, lawyers and trainees. Learn, from those on the inside, the secrets of securing a training contract & vacation scheme.
How To Get A Training Contract As An International Student – Insider Guide
In this post, you will discover key guidance and insider insights to help you secure a training contract as an international student. You will learn both from my 15+ years…
TSS Interview with Arnav Maru, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor
In this interview, Arnav Maru explains how a more tailored approach helped him secure a training contract and the importance of coherent narratives in the application process. Arnav is a…
TSS Interview with Raina Mahapatra, International Student & Trainee Solicitor
In this interview, Raina Mahapatra provides invaluable tips, including how to overcome common mistakes and how best to leverage an international background. Raina is a current trainee solicitor at Eversheds…
TSS Interview with Lydia Odedeji, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor
In this interview, Lydia Odedeji gives some important advice about maintaining a positive mindset and how to navigate the challenging TC recruitment process. Lydia is a future trainee solicitor at…
TSS Interview With Ananya Bagri, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor
In this interview, Ananya Bagri describes how she went from multiple rejections to multiple vacation scheme and training contract offers. Ananya is an Indian, born and brought up in Singapore,…
Ananya Agrawal, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor
In this post, Ananya Agrawal, a future trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance, shares her journey to a training contract, including key steps she took and the importance of mindset. If…
Successful TC Candidate Interview, Razan Samkari
I had the pleasure of interviewing Razan Samkari who secured a training contract at a magic circle firm after several years of applying. There is some real gold in here…
Getting Ahead Of The Game: An Interview with Samantha Hope
Samantha Hope is the Graduate Recruitment Manager at leading national law firm, Shoosmiths. Matt Oliver caught up with Samantha and asked her some of the questions sent in by TSS…
Becoming The Modern Lawyer: An Interview with Simon Price
Simon Price has inspired over 2500 law students across the country via The Modern Lawyer workshop. It’s a unique peak performance and employability workshop about how students can think strategically…