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A reflection of my overall experience of the work placement
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Reflective Essay
A reflection of my overall experience of the work placement
In this essay I will give an overview of my experience of the work placement mentioning how I managed to obtain the specific learning outcomes of the module. For me, this placement was mainly about getting vital legal work experience, which I could list on my curriculum vitae (CV) and which would thus help me to gain access into the legal profession. Having read several articles, I realised that recruiters at City firms have recently complained that the 'quality of applicants has not been as good this year as previously...they had weak career motivation.'1 Tromans also stated that because so many students had done extremely well in qualifications, firms are looking for new criteria to pick trainees. I have learnt that along with an impressive academic record, firms are seeking students who can demonstrate that they have chosen this career path for a reason. At this point I realised that legal work experience is a significant factor that is taken into account when deciding applicants and will prove the necessary determination and motivation required. Therefore, this placement has boosted my CV in the form of
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