Career Clinic: What can I do to stand out from the crowd?

February 15th, 2010 by Legalweek Leave a reply »

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"I'm looking to start a career in law and I'd like to know what activities I can do alongside my studies to make myself stand out from the crowd.

"I already have a background that makes me a little different - I'm not a law graduate, I'm a parliamentary researcher changing to law in my mid-twenties. I have a BA and an MA from a redbrick university, both graded high 2.1. However, I know that by the time I've finished studying, and the economic climate has (hopefully) improved, I'll face huge competition to gain a training contract at a good firm.

"Beyond work experience and pro bono, what other activities would make me more attractive to employers?"

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