Womble Bond Dickinson's regional heritage and local knowledge, combined with a transatlantic reach, gives us the insights capable of unlocking more opportunities for our clients and our people. With locations on both sides of the Atlantic, we provide the breadth of legal experience and services to meet our clients’ needs without losing connections within our different communities. These strong local and regional ties enable us to remain close to the issues our clients and our people.
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Ways students can research the company job roles and this career sector
Follow WBD on LinkedIn to see what each sector is up to
Look at the free content on the Law Society Gazette website
Look for talks and seminars advertised by law firms on social media and aim to attend a couple.
Ways this career sector could change in the future
Following the pandemic, there will be certain sectors that boom with new waves of work - think about employment lawyers, what issues may arise now more people are working from home? Does your home working set-up comply with safety regulations?
Ways of working have changed and there is no looking back. Many law firms are adopting a flexible approach when it comes to office hours and gone are the days where you would be working at your own desk in the office Monday to Friday, 9 -5 and beyond. Working from home is here to stay.
Technology has improved. Legal transactions have continued throughout the pandemic, and digital signatures are now readily accepted by clients and organisations (even HM Land Registry have got on board!). These advances, together with AI technology are speeding up transactions, getting rid of time consuming admin work.
3 Top Tips for Employability and CV's
Your CV should be concise and well structured.
What makes you stand out? Extra curricular activities, hobbies and volunteering work all contribute to your skill set, so be sure to include them and highlight what you have learned or gained from each.
If you are thinking about applying to a law firm for work experience or for a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract, make sure you do your homework. You need to show that you are interested in the firm you are applying to and that you are aware of the type of work they do. Look up key contacts or transactions, and be armed with questions if you are asked about the firm in an interview. Never just copy and paste your application for different firms.
Womble Bond Dickinson's top tips!
Make the most of your careers facilities at school and in further education.
When drafting a CV or cover letter, or preparing for an interview, remember the importance of all extra curricular activity, and the skills it gives you.
Ask questions! No question is a silly question, ask the people who know, and get as much information as you can, to best shape your future decisions.
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Think about transport, can you walk/use public transport?
Recycle more, lots of materials are recycled now, think before you throw things away.