I’ve submitted my CV and emailed a good few of them but have heard nothing back. New low getting rejected by recruitment agencies 😔 Anyone have recruitment agencies that are particularly good for legal roles?
I’ve just been offered a traineeship at a firm (medium size, international) for 2027, however the salary is 38,000. It seems like a fixed salary…so I’m wondering if there’s any point in asking for more. I’d be happy with 40,000, but 38,000 just seems on the low side for a medium size firm.
Anyone know what traineeships are in each firm currently? Looking to sus out the situation for Dublin living and costs
Anyone have any info about doing a TC at one of the big 4 or any information generally about what their legal departments are like or how well respected they are ? Interested about the exit opportunities are like from one of these firms. I’ve interned at 2 of the 4 during my degree. I’d look to secure a tier 1 or 2 TC unsuccessfully but I reckon I’d be able to string myself a tc at big 4.
Still cant get into any of them
just received my torts script, still waiting on the rest but at least it’s a start!
Has anyone received their scripts yet? Final date for recheck application is tomorrow and I’m waiting to see my script before submitting it. I don’t know how I got 44% in property after being confident I passed so want to see the script before paying for a recheck incase I completely misread a question!
I am a 3rd Year Business & Law student on a 2.1 I have a whole range of extra curricular experience and am on my university law society and have won awards.
I also have experience interning in a smaller law firm
I didn’t get a single interview, am I automatically being screened out based on my GPA?
Help im going into final year without a proper legal internship and im so stressed what could it be?
Any help is appreciated
Received email with mark breakdown for tort saying it’s available to download on the portal but can’t see it anywhere.
Hey guys, sorry this question is a bit silly but is it possible to pass the FE1s using your own notes and the past papers alone, or is it necessary to buy someone's else's notes or do a prep course?
I’m hoping to sit my first two FE1s in October and studied them in college as part of my LLB.
Thank you :)
Wondering if a prep course for equity is worthwhile? I have notes from college and an old manual but unsure if an up to date prep course would be good? If so, any recommendations TIA
This might sound like an odd question, whilst I was doing my FE1s I had numerous rejections for Training Contracts but now that I have them all done is it better odds to get one?
Everyone I have read on this thread or in general I know of has secured one way in advance even before they had finished their first sitting or straight out of college. I understand the big firms intakes are usually full way in advance and full of recent graduates and since I missed that boat does it mean that my chances are now lower, and the only real options are smaller firms, nothing wrong with them as I currently work in one, just wondering has anyone else had a similar experience or can speak to this. Also I know CSSO has a recruitment competition out now but I also got rejected last year for it and heard that they prefer those who already are working in the civil service.
Is there anyone who got one or knows of anyone who got one straight after completing 8 exams? I know its about the applications and people stress the importance of extra curriculars etc, I know that if you get rejected its for a reason but I'm starting to lose hope ngl, have them all done now and what if I don't get a training Contract at all ..... :/
Hey all,
I’m a bit stuck and would really appreciate some outside perspective.
I’ve done 7/8 FE-1s, have an LLB, and a couple of years’ experience in Irish law firms. I’m currently in Australia and now I’m torn between just finishing the FE-1s and qualifying in Ireland, or pivoting and focusing on qualifying/practising here instead.
I’m so close to finishing the Irish route, but at the same time I’m wondering if it actually makes more sense to build my career in Australia now and leave Ireland for later (or maybe never go back).
I’ve looked into transfer routes like QLTT too, but I’m not fully clear on how realistic or smooth that is in practice.
Just wondering if anyone’s been in a similar spot, did you finish qualifying before moving countries, or pivot halfway through? And did you regret either choice?
Just a bit conflicted on what path to take.
Cheers 👍
I’m wondering if anyone could give me some insight into what training at the CSSO is like? I currently have a training contract with a corporate law firm set to start next year but I’m really interesting in the CSSO.
If anyone could tell me what it is like to train there and what kind of commercial cases the CSSO advises on, that would be brilliant. My ultimate plan is to go to London to work as a solicitor anyways so would the CSSO be good on a cv? I am interesting in the corporate law firm too especially since the firm offers a pre seat but I’m wondering where would offer the best training?
Thanks so much guys :)
Hi all very random but - I have three FE1s completed.
I’ve been working in the legal field just shy of the last 3 years and I’m beginning to panic about the thoughts of not getting a TC.
I got a 2.2 in my degree unfortunately, never put the head down in college too much despite LOVING law. Question is do I just quit this now? Like what is the likelihood I will get a TC at all?
I am really good at my job but there is no scope for a TC there
Helppppp
If anyone is selling company & eu manuals / materials please pm! Preferably city colleges manuals thanks :)
Hi everyone, my name is Bart and Im the founder of Law Room.
We’re hosting a free open-to-all live session this Tuesday (19 May) at 8pm on starting a law internship and what to actually expect in a legal workplace day to day.
The session will be delivered by a final-year law student who has completed multiple internships at top commercial firms and secured a trainee contract.
A lot of students go into internships unsure what firms actually expect, how to stand out, or how to turn the experience into longer-term opportunities.
We wanted to run something practical, honest, and genuinely useful for students heading into internships this summer.
We’ll talk about:
• what internship work is actually like day to day
• how to make a strong first impression
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It’s completely free and open to anyone interested.
If you’d like to join, comment below and I’ll PM you the details, or feel free to message me directly.
Looking for Company Law Past exam papers and reports .... will pay!!
If anyone has any recent property , eu and criminal manuals I would happily buy them :)
Thanks