{"id":1094,"date":"2026-01-26T11:04:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:04:53","slug":"ask-the-recruiter-inside-the-legal-graduate-recruitment-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2026\/01\/26\/ask-the-recruiter-inside-the-legal-graduate-recruitment-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Recruiter: Inside the Legal Graduate Recruitment Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Curious about what it truly takes to secure a training contract from someone who\u2019s evaluated thousands of aspiring solicitors? Join us for an honest and eye-opening talk with All About Law&#8217;s Talent Development Manager, Lindsey Thompson.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"size-42 size-mobile-32 margin-0\"><strong>A Candid Conversation With a Legal Graduate Recruiter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Wednesday 4th February, 1pm &#8211; online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Careers and Employability Service with AllAboutLaw&#8217;s Talent Development Manager, <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2F63b58cb3.streaklinks.com%2FCtHocKGHR4QJtSvEuQYUM4Xa%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Flindsey-thompson-3b004459%252F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ce.r.foden%40kent.ac.uk%7Ccacf694567fc4cb446a908de42110f37%7C51a9fa563f32449aa7213e3f49aa5e9a%7C0%7C0%7C639020838422100646%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x1At6hMcFbv4BU5wi7ume0tHnHRj2%2FVGKUebsJqC3ZM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Lindsey\u00a0Thompson<\/a>, who will share insider tips on standing out in a crowded field within the legal sector. Having worked in the Early Careers Team at Herbert Smith Freehills for more than seven years before consulting for a host of other international law firms, Lindsey is perfectly placed to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>This session is open to all students interested in a legal career.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>In this session, you\u2019ll learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Why having a genuine passion for law is crucial to success<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>How to navigate the challenges of the recruitment process without frustration<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What law firms are really looking for in candidates, beyond academics<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>How graduate recruiters assess both your aptitude and your personality<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The art of crafting tailored applications that catch recruiters&#8217; attention<br \/>\n<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><strong><u>Event Registration<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlaw.co.uk\/events\/digital-campus\/a-candid-conversation-with-a-legal-graduate-recruiter-university-of-kent\/?ba_id=UNI11934\">Register via this link<\/a> to get access to this event to ask your burning questions in the live Q&amp;A. Don\u2019t miss this chance to get a real, candid insight into securing a training contract.<\/p>\n<p>We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curious about what it truly takes to secure a training contract from someone who\u2019s evaluated thousands of aspiring solicitors? 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