r/CorporateLawyer

Ill be starting my 2nd year of Law LLB at University of Westminster this sept with hopes to do a masters in Law at a better Uni such as KCL after graduation in 2028.

However, through clearing i have received an offer from University of Leicester to study Business and Law BA
starting this September at Leicester with graduation in 2029.

Westminster is 82/113 for University Law rankings UK.
Leicester is 29/113 for Law on the rankings.

My goal is to become a commercial lawyer and hopefully secure a training contract for a Silver Circle/Magic Circle firm.

Which option should i go with?
LAW LLB AT UOW + MASTERS AT GOOD UNI
or BUSINESS AND LAW BA at Uni of Leicester?

Hi everyone,
I'm a 5-year law student and I want to become a corporate lawyer. From what I understand, the usual path is to intern at a law firm first and then eventually move into an in-house corporate legal role.
The problem is that I don't have anyone to guide me, and I'm honestly a bit nervous about where to start.
Could someone please explain the process?
How do I apply to law firms?

Where do firms usually post internship openings?

Is it okay to cold email firms?

What should I include in my resume if I don't have any internship experience yet?

What skills should I focus on to improve my chances?

I'd really appreciate any advice from lawyers or law students who have gone through this. Thanks in advance!