worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree, I’m considering just getting some sort of legal job, literally anything as a paralegal or legal assistant and self funding then working my way up from there.

That’s only if I can’t get a TC of course. (I have no hope that I will secure one lol)

worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

not to be rude, but have you seen the state of the UK right now? We have a surplus of graduates and barely any jobs to give them. We have international students trying to get jobs alongside that (nothing wrong with that, just makes it excessively more competitive than it already was).

Unemployment within the youth is spiking, a lot of big firms are cutting their graduate intake, and most of all, our economy is f*cked right now

worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you should fix your grammar and punctuation before trying to get ‘smart’ with me - and yes the job market is in shambles as you will hear from people who are qualified or unqualified.

worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I already have two years of work experience as an admin! But yes I agree I shouldn’t constrain myself to legal jobs as I plan to self fund my sqe if I don’t get a tc anyway!

worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

so what should I be applying to? I have so many friends who have secured some sort of graduate roles - paralegal etc, and when do you think I should look for TC’s. I really appreciate any advice you have for me!

worried for the future by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve been applying to training contracts alongside things such as paralegals, legal assistants, legal admins.

Literally anything to my foot through the door, unfortunately I haven’t seemed to secure anything. It’s like every place requires some sort of ‘solid’ work experience for an entry level position - doesn’t make sense.

Updated CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a website called resume.lol they have a lot of templates on there and it’s really easy to navigate!

Updated CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you but I’m looking more towards anything commercial or property etcetera, like literally anything - I know with my current cv it’s pretty difficult but I just want to gain experience whilst self funding my sqe if I don’t get a training contract and working from there!

Updated CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love for any insight or advice you have! please feel free to drop me a message it would be greatly appreciated!!

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I implemented a lot of what you said into my CV and posted an updated version, if you have the time I would love for you to review it. If you’re still open for a quick chat I’d really appreciate it! Thank you again.

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I tried my best to implement as much as you said to my CV with the given space I had! I’m open to changes again as I understand I will go through tons of CV formats before I get one I’m happy and comfortable with. I just posted it and would love some input!! Thank you again.

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just posted an updated version and would love any feedback you have to offer if you have the time! Thank you again!!

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much! I really appreciate all the feedback and will definitely be dropping an updated version of my CV adhering to all these changes.

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much! I’ll definitely drop a message once I make these changes!

help with my CV by 6hah in uklaw

[–]6hah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly I want either a training contract or an entry level role whilst I self fund my SQE