{"id":33948,"date":"2025-11-17T10:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=33948"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:35:19","slug":"york-law-school-career-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2025\/11\/17\/york-law-school-career-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of York Law School: Career Tips from an International Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello folks! My name is Fern and I’m an international student from Hong Kong. I’m currently in my second year of a law degree at the University of York. I’m so excited to share my career journey so far, hopefully you can learn something from it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studying in the UK as an international student<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Job hunting is never easy, especially for international students. In my first year, I encountered many obstacles, including cultural barriers, language barriers, and not always knowing what employers expect from law students. From my own experience, my suggestion would be to really make good use of the surrounding resources. You\u2019ll save yourself a lot of effort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it so important to join the Law Society?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joining the York Law Society<\/a> (YLS) should definitely be at the top of your list. It offers tons of great opportunities and resources for students. For example, they organise exclusive opportunities such as law firm open days, mentoring schemes for first-year law students and brand ambassador opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my first year, I had the opportunity to join the “YLS Goes Met” and the “YLS Goes North” trip. This was such an amazing experience. With these two trips, I had the opportunity to meet the solicitors in the Herbert Smith Freehills and Watson Farley and Williams law firms in London and Leeds. I was also able to experience what the daily routine of a solicitor working in a firm is like in person. Those experiences helped challenge my assumptions and figure out what I truly want (and don\u2019t want) to do in the future. I found I didn’t fit into the commercial vibe, and that\u2019s the reason I’ve chosen healthcare law and criminal law as my second-year modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A picture from York Law Society goes north<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Additionally, the Law Society is an excellent platform for you to build up your social network as well! They organise Career Dinners for members to attend and have fun. They’re also a good chance to meet people who share similar goals as you. As a member, I would say my networking and communication skills have been strengthened a lot by the networking events run by the society. Therefore, the York Law Society is definitely worth joining for every law student who strives for opportunities and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A picture from one of the lAW SOCIETY’S CAREER DINNERS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Career support at York Law School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Never underestimate the importance of the Careers and Development Programme<\/a>! This programme provides very useful resources for students, including work experience opportunities, \u2018Link Days\u2019, workshops and one-to-one guidance appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, I joined their CV workshop. They invited Ramsdens Solicitors to give useful advice on producing effective resumes to impress law firms. These workshops really help you build the skills law firms look for when applying for training contracts or other roles. One of the most valuable resources for me was the one-to-one guidance sessions. I explained my situation to the employability tutor and he helped me figure out my own strengths and weaknesses. This guided me in deciding what action I should take at the very beginning of my career journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also the Virtual Learning Environment and You and Your Career website, which offers plenty of useful resources for students and r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter templates designed especially for law students. These are so useful to help you stand out as an applicant. I successfully secured my first-year insight scheme at the TLT law firm by using the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter templates on the site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, you guys should also take advantage of the alumni support system. It allows students to make connections with York Law School alumni working in various law firms through LinkedIn or email. For those who are looking for placement opportunities, building internal connections within the law firm is extremely important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing skills outside your degree!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many first-year students think it\u2019s too hard to find work experience. Legal roles might be competitive, but plenty of valuable opportunities exist beyond law. For instance, students can also find volunteering or part-time work opportunities on platforms like Handshake<\/a>. This year, I joined York Neighbours<\/a> as a wellbeing phone call volunteer. I actually had lots of fun with this experience while learning the essential skills needed to work with vulnerable people. Don\u2019t assume that only legal experience leads to success. Diverse work experiences also build transferable skills and help you stand out to employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s completely normal to feel confused as a first-year student, but if you make good use of the support that surrounds you, you\u2019ll soon find your footing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more blogs from Law students.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hello everyone, My name is Fern, and I am an international student from Hong Kong. I\u2019m currently in my second year of studying law, with a focus on healthcare law and criminal law. I absolutely love York \u2014 it\u2019s a beautiful city filled with wonderful people and rich culture. The city\u2019s many green spaces and historic buildings make it the perfect place to enjoy nature and unwind. In my free time, I love wandering around York\u2019s city centre, especially the Shambles and Clifford\u2019s Tower. The people here are warm and welcoming, and it\u2019s no surprise that York is often ranked one of the UK\u2019s best and safest places to live \u2014 I truly enjoy calling it home. One of the things I appreciate most about York Law School is the exceptional support it provides for students. The school not only supports local students but also those from diverse backgrounds. From the application and interview stages to job hunting and alumni connections, York Law School offers guidance every step of the way. As a first-year law student, finding your career path can be challenging, so making the most of the resources around you is essential. In my blog, I\u2019ll be sharing my own career journey as a second-year law student and exploring the range of support and opportunities available at York Law School. If you\u2019re a law student who\u2019s eager to grow and make the most of your opportunities \u2014 don\u2019t miss my blog! 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