Commercial awareness. That ever mentioned yet at times completely misunderstood skill that has become such an essential component of every law student’s career application. You may have started your degree knowing exactly what this was and how you planned to improve it. Or, like me, it was the first time you had ever heard of […]
In the second part of the career series for law students, I want to talk about work experience. With the current climate it may feel at times that it is impossible to get any experience in the field of study you are interested in. However, there are so many exciting opportunities available to you from […]
During your time at university it is often difficult to know when you *really* need to start thinking about what is next. What steps do I need to take to achieve my dreams? How do I make my CV and/or applications stand out from everyone else’s? How do I prepare for interviews? What skills do […]
It is coming up to that time of the year when first year students are having to decide where they would like to live next year. We all had those fears and questions like, how different will things be to university accommodation? Who do I choose to move in with? Where in the city is […]
I remember when I first arrived in Dundee back in September last year, having been left in this strange, new and exciting city, I was petrified. Everything seemed big, confusing and unfamiliar. Coming from a small town in Northern Ireland, I had been dropped in a totally alien place which was a shock to the […]