Might that be because we communicate as a job? In English (or Latin if you haven’t grown up yet)? We problem solve, not rote learn and regurgitate. Good lawyers are good at all the basics. Some study of literature and history helps. Maths not so much.

Nationality is a protected characteristic lol. Get this in writing.

I second this idea of having a GradRec article or Legal Recruiter article.

I was once told that none of my experience was worth anything because it was not in the UK, even though every gradrec/recruiter have always said that ‘all experience is good experience’.

Spill!! We’re all ears 👂 what did they tell you? Everyone was ptty nice to me but someone told me CC gradrec told someone they didn’t stand a chance applying 👀

Typical Eversheds future trainee lol (in my experience) but good that you could reflect on that

I have a great book of grudges.

I wish I could go back and punch myself in the face. I must have been insufferable.

He wasn’t too keen on sharing it.

He’s now an academic.