Section 4.
Your application
A quick, enquiring mind is a given. We look for a strong academic record that features excellent results from GCSE (or equivalent) onwards, and includes a good 2:1 or above (or equivalent). However, we use a Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) as we realise that life impacts students’ performance in dĭerent ways. Commercial nous is vital too. You’ll need to get to grips not only with the world of law, but with the business worlds that our clients operate in. Then there’s the ability to think around corners and see beyond the obvious. Team spirit is another essential. We’ll want you to pitch in, collaborate with colleagues from dĭerent practice groups, industry sectors and countries, and help us deliver seamlessly for clients across borders. Since globalisation is a fact of life, and we’re one of the world’s largest global legal practices, we also look for an international outlook. You’ll be someone who adapts naturally to new surroundings, responds to cultural nuances and tackles the unpredictable with con¿dence. Last, but not least, you’ll be resilient. Rigorous attention to detail won’t faze you, nor will the pressure of complex work, deadlines or putting in the extra hours to deliver the most professional job possible. What does it take to work at Hogan Lovells? What’s involved in the application process? How can you make your application stand out from the crowd? These are the questions we’ll cover o in this section – starting with the kind of qualities and skills we look for.
“Try to foster an entrepreneurial spirit throughout your career as a lawyer.” David Sheridan, Trainee
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