What do law students and graduates want to know from senior lawyers?
I’m an ex-magic circle lawyer, now working as Head of Legal in-house.
I recently started a free weekly newsletter for aspiring legal professionals. I see so many students struggling to land their first legal role, especially those without connections or those based outside of London, and no-one else seems to be tackling the problem. Drives me crazy when I see roles listed as ‘entry level’ requiring 3 years of paralegal experience!
I’m on my fifth newsletter now but I’m conscious it has been more than ten years since I was applying for legal roles. If you’re an aspiring lawyer, I’d love to know what you could really use help with from the lawyers and legal professionals?
Any honest info and advice appreciated 🙏
Ps I’m also very keen to show that there are exciting, varied, interesting careers outside of the magic circle (often with much better work life balance and significantly less pressure)!
**UPDATE - thanks so much for your messages about reading the newsletter. You can subscribe and read previous newsletters at inclusieclub.co.uk. I’m loving reading your requests and ideas!**