*GIVEAWAY*: WANT TO BECOME A LAWYER?
So this month marks the first of my vacation schemes - two-week work experience placements at different law firms in London. Although Iām feeling really excited and proud of myself for securing a place on the different schemes, Iāve felt really nervous about what to do once Iām there, how to make the best impression, and how to conquer the next stage of interviews.
Katherine Cousins, author and successful corporate lawyer, kindly reached out to me and offered to send me a copy of her latest book,Ā āSuccessful Solicitorā to help me navigate through the first steps into commercial law. Kindly, she sent me two copies which I am so excited to give away to my followers!*
InĀ āSuccessful Solicitorsā, Katherine teaches you how to ace your law firm applications and interviews, what to wear on your first day, the best networking advice and so much more. What I also found incredibly helpful were the tips on what to avoid that she collated from her senior legal friends across the industry, as well as sharing personal anecdotes from her career. These include:
So whether youāre a law student, about to start summer internships or on your training contract, Katherineās book is full of practical, genuinely helpful advice. This book isnāt just about getting your foot in the door, however. Once youāre working at the firm as a junior,Ā āSuccessful Solicitorsā includes chapters about taking ownership of your new role. KatherineāsĀ āEasy Winsā shared throughout the book can be seen as refreshers during your career, or (before you start working at a firm) great habits to start doing now.
Click HERE to buy your copy of the book, or keep reading to see how you can win one of the two I have to giveaway.
The Giveaway: what you can winĀ
One copy of Successful Solicitors
A pack of 6 pastel highlighters - perfect for taking to the office with you
An A5 notebook - great to keep on your desk to take note of any tasks you are given
Must beĀ following me, and preferably be active i.e. ask me questions, tag me in things, reblog my posts
ReblogĀ this as an entry, likes are only bookmarks. Iāll use a random number generator to help me pick the winner
You can follow me on twitterĀ @_thelawgraduateĀ for an extra entry
You can enter as many times as you like but donāt spam your followers, pleaseĀ
Itās international, and you donāt have to be a studyblr to enter!
The deadline is June 21st - good luck!
*These copies were kindly gifted to me. I was not paid for this post, nor did Katherine have any input regarding its contents.