Trainee Blog: What makes a standout trainee? We ask our supervisors... Attitude. Entering a team with a positive attitude to get stuck into the work at hand and showing a willingness to learn is key. Being Proactive. Confidence. Attention to detail. Organisation.
7 simple ways to impress while doing a training contract Communicate. Have good attention to detail. Take notes. Work hard. Be proactive. Build your network. Go above and beyond.
How to make your training contract applications stand out Think about what makes you, uniquely you. Be ruthless -- edit or delete any generic statements. Mention your previous interactions with the firm, no matter how small. Deploy all your hard work on building commercial awareness.
Five Ways You Can Make Sure You're Getting the Most Out Of Your Training Define your goals for your training course. Come with an open mind for learning. Delegate, then park it! ... Participate fully in your training. Take the learning and apply it.
What's involved in a Gowling WLG training contract? Once you're on board, you'll spend two years developing practical legal skills and soaking in invaluable knowledge from colleagues across our firm, all whilst earning a competitive salary and getting to enjoy a range of exciting opportunities along the way.
We've designed our vacation schemes to give you an immersive experience, showing you first-hand what it takes to succeed in the legal world. Held annually, our schemes take place at both our London and Birmingham offices. You will get to sit in one of our core practice areas and be immersed in a range of legal work.
10 top tips on how to secure a training contract Make sure you're well-rounded. Get a good mark in first year. Apply for first year schemes. Attend networking events. Apply for vacation schemes. Don't apply for too many vacation schemes. Keep up to date with commercial events. Enjoy your vacation scheme.
Steve McKersie is the chief executive officer of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP and co-chair of the firm's international board. As CEO, Steve is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Gowling WLG's strategic direction.
Your training will enable you to understand the practical implications of the law and develop the skills you'll need as a solicitor. The period of recognised training is normally two years full time, but it can be reduced if you have relevant previous legal experience.