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Associate – Technology, Media & Telecommunication

AELEX

Job DescriptionsAdvise clients on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters relating to technology, telecommunications, fintech, media, data protection, and digital businesses.Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and client advisories.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements.Support clients in obtaining licences, approvals, and other regulatory authorisations.Assist clients with regulatory compliance, risk management, and market entry strategies.Advise on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and digital governance matters.Support corporate, commercial, financing, and investment transactions involving technology-focused businesses.Engage with regulators and other stakeholders on behalf of clients where required.Contribute to business development initiatives, thought leadership, and client relationship management activities.

Lagos
Full Time
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Associate – Insolvency

AELEX

Job DescriptionsAdvise clients on insolvency, restructuring, debt recovery, and business rescue matters.Assist with corporate restructurings, workouts, schemes of arrangement, and other restructuring transactions.Draft and review insolvency-related documentation, including restructuring agreements, security enforcement documents, demand notices, and court processes.Support insolvency practitioners in receivership, administration, liquidation, and business rescue proceedings.Conduct legal research and provide opinions on insolvency, creditor rights, secured transactions, and related regulatory issues.Represent clients in insolvency-related negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where required.Review and analyse financial and corporate records to identify legal and commercial risks.Advise lenders, creditors, and investors on enforcement and recovery strategies.Monitor developments in insolvency, restructuring, and corporate recovery laws and regulations.Prepare client updates, legal memoranda, and thought leadership materials on emerging insolvency and restructuring issues

Lagos
Full Time
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Manager, ITTS-Advisory

Ernst & Young

Job DescriptionsCoordinate teams of professional staff on various international tax projects.Managing operations relating to projects, ensuring assignments are completed in line with the Firm’s criteria around quality & risk management, engagement economics and cash collection.Lead teams to provide various international tax services ranging from cross cross-border tax advisory, tax restructuring services, tax due diligence services and regulatory services such as, processing of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Pioneer Status Incentive approvals.Apply sound knowledge and understanding of the local tax laws, double tax treaties and international tax laws in projects.Manage relationships with clients, regulators, and other external parties.Adopt quality project management strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.Monitor project progress, manage resources, and escalate any challenges that arise to ensure successful project outcomes to leadership.Stay updated on changes in local and international tax laws and regulations and communicate the implications to clients.Supervise, coach and invest in training and development of younger team members.

Lagos
Full Time
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Labour Head

Ascentech Services Limited

Job DescriptionsPlan and coordinate daily, weekly, and seasonal labour requirements.Supervise labour teams and monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline.Ensure assigned farm operations are completed efficiently and on schedule.Maintain labour attendance, deployment, and productivity records.Enforce safety procedures and compliance with farm policies.Provide regular updates on labour availability and work progress.

Oyo
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Regulatory Officer

BTEL (Briclinks Africa Plc)

Job DescriptionsMonitor and interpret regulatory requirements relevant to the company’s operations.Ensure the organization complies with all statutory and regulatory obligations.Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.Prepare and maintain regulatory compliance reports and records.Conduct internal compliance checks and audits where necessary.Advise management on regulatory updates and potential compliance risks.Assist in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.Support regulatory inspections and investigations when required.

Abuja
Full Time
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Dispute Resolution Litigation

AELEX

Job DescriptionsConduct legal research and provide legal opinions on litigation and dispute-related matters.Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, written addresses, witness statements, and other court processes.Represent clients in court proceedings and attend hearings, case management conferences, and other litigation-related engagements.Assist in developing case strategies and preparing litigation plans.Review and analyze contracts, correspondence, and other documents relevant to disputes.Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and reports for clients and supervising partners.Manage litigation timelines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution processes where appropriate.Liaise with clients, external counsel, court officials, and regulatory authorities.Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations and provide updates to the team.

Lagos
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Introducing Law Gig: A detailed Guide to Creating or Performing Legal Tasks on Thrive
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Introducing Law Gig: A detailed Guide to Creating or Performing Legal Tasks on Thrive

TR Thrive’s Law Gig platform makes legal work easier for everybody. If you’re a lawyer, you can find simple or complex jobs to do and get paid without stress. If you’re any person or business owner, you can quickly find someone to help you with things like contracts, litigation, registration, or legal advice, no long queues, no confusion. It’s a clean, fast way to connect people who need legal help with people who can provide it. There are over one thousand lawyers on Thrive, making it the largest legal marketplace in Nigeria and the best place to get favourable price options and high-quality service from freelance lawyers.This guide explains everything you need to know about using TR Thrive’s Law Gig platform from start to finish. It breaks down how anybody in need of legal service (e.g a business owner) can post a legal task, how lawyers can apply for the task, how payments are safely kept in escrow until the job is completed, and how both sides can chat, upload documents, and track progress. You’ll understand how to check a lawyer’s profile, how to choose the right person, how deadlines work, how to approve or reject completed work, and what to do if there is any disagreement. The goal is simple: to help you use the platform with full confidence, whether you are hiring a lawyer or looking for legal jobs to earn money (whether you work full-time or not).Who Can Use TR Thrive Law GigsTR Thrive Law Gigs is for everyone who needs legal help or wants to offer it. If you are a business owner, you can hire lawyers to handle company registration, contracts, trademarks, compliance, or urgent corporate tasks. If you are an individual, you can use it for family law matters, employment issues, property agreements, immigration support, or any legal advice you need. Even lawyers themselves can use it, either to find urgent help from other lawyers, share briefs, or outsource research and document reviews. Once you post a gig, many qualified lawyers can show interest in doing the job, and you can review their profiles, negotiate prices, and choose the best fit. The platform makes it easy to handle both simple and complex tasks safely, quickly, and flexibly, giving you options whether the job is small, urgent, or requires special expertise.How to Post a Law Gig on TR ThrivePosting a law gig is your first step if you need legal help. Start by going to Post a Gig. The platform makes it simple, but taking a little time to explain your task properly will save you headaches later.When posting, you will fill out these key parts:a. Gig Title – A short, clear name for your task. Examples:“CAC Business Name Registration Needed”“Employment Contract Review”b. Description – This is where you tell the lawyer exactly what you need. Include:The purpose of the taskAll important details (documents, deadlines, special instructions). Don't ever post any sensitive information!What you expect as the final outcomec. Category & Location – Choose the type of legal work (Contract Drafting, Litigation Support, IP, Immigration, etc.) and indicate if it is Remote or in a specific city.d. Budget – Start from ₦3,000 and adjust based on the task’s complexity. A fair budget attracts serious professionals.g. Requirements & Upload – If the task needs specific skills or documents, you can upload them directly.h. Advertise (Optional): If your order is very urgent and you want us to advertise to all Thrive lawyers, then you can pay ₦1,000. If you don't do this now, the price increases to ₦5,000 after the order goes live. After submitting, your gig goes live at All Orders. Lawyers can then review your details, ask questions through chat, and apply. Clear instructions make it easier to get qualified lawyers quickly and reduce mistakes. Also ensure to comply with Posting Terms to prevent your orders from being removed by the platform.How Lawyers Can Apply and Take Law GigsOnce a gig is live, lawyers and legal professionals can browse it and apply. To see available gigs, go to Orders Page. Each gig shows the task details, budget, and deadline.When you find a gig you can handle, click “Show Interest”. You can add a short note to the client explaining why you are the right person. For example:“I am a Lagos-based lawyer with 5 years of experience in CAC registrations. I can complete this task in 3 days and send all documents in PDF.”After you apply, the client can review your profile, see your past completed jobs, ratings, and decide whom to allocate the task to, get price suggestions, edit your price, reallocate, and relevant stuff on the Order Details page of each order.. Once allocated, the payment is held safely in escrow, and you can start chatting and sharing documents with the client through the chat option on the order details page.This process protects both sides: the lawyer knows the payment is secured, and the client knows the work will be done before the money is released. It also makes communication easier and avoids misunderstandings.How to Allocate an Order and Understand Payment StatusTo allocate an order, first review interested professionals on your order details page, then select the one you want to work with. Payment must be completed before allocation, you can pay via Paystack (card, bank transfer, or USSD), use your TR Thrive wallet balance, or generate a shareable payment link for someone else to pay. Once payment is processed, the full order amount is immediately held in escrow and appears in the professional's wallet as "pending balance" (held funds). The order status changes to "allocated," and both parties can start communicating through the order chat system. The funds remain in escrow (pending/held status) until the professional completes the work and you verify it. Upon your approval, the payment is released: a 3% platform fee is deducted, and the net amount moves from "pending balance" to "available balance" in the professional's wallet, ready for withdrawal. If you cancel the order before work starts, the funds are returned to your original payment method or wallet. If a dispute arises or the order is discontinued, the escrow system protects both parties, funds stay held until resolution, then are either released to the professional upon successful completion or refunded to you if the order is cancelled or the work is rejected. This escrow system ensures secure transactions where payment is guaranteed for completed work and refundable if the order doesn't proceed.Understanding 'Thrive and Friends' Payment LinksThrive and Friends payment links let order creators share payment with anyone. If you're a business owner, you can send the link to a colleague, assistant, or finance team to pay for an order allocation. If you're an individual, you can share it with a sponsor, family member, or friend who wants to cover the cost (maybe as a Christmas gift 😀). Law firms can use it to delegate payments to partners or accounting staff. Organisations can share it with authorised personnel for approval and payment. Once you generate a link, anyone with it can pay securely via Paystack, and the order is automatically allocated to the selected professional. The link expires after a set period for security, and you can revoke it anytime if plans change. This feature makes it easy to handle payments when you're not available, need approval from others, or want someone else to cover the cost, while keeping full control over the allocation process.Understanding Crowdfunding for Legal FeesWe're introducing the first-ever crowdfunding feature for legal fees and professional services on TR Thrive. Crowdfunding lets order creators invite multiple people to contribute any amount toward covering their legal fees or professional service costs. To get started, go to the order allocation page, click the "Crowdfund this order" section, and generate a unique crowdfunding link. Once generated, copy and share the link with family, friends, colleagues, community members, or well-wishers who want to help. Law firms can use it to pool resources from partners or clients for complex cases. Organisations can rally team members or stakeholders to collectively fund important legal services. Individuals can share it on social media, in community groups, or with their network to gather support. Contributors can choose any amount they're comfortable with (from ₦100 upwards), add encouraging messages, and even contribute anonymously if they prefer privacy. The platform tracks progress in real time, showing how much has been raised and how much is still needed. Once the goal is reached, the order is automatically allocated to the selected professional, and all contributors can see the impact of their collective support. This feature makes legal services more accessible by allowing communities to come together and help each other, whether it's for a personal legal matter, a community cause, or supporting someone in need. You maintain full control, you can revoke the link anytime, and it expires after 30 days for security. Crowdfunding on TR Thrive transforms how legal fees are paid, making justice and professional services more accessible through the power of community support.How Escrow Protects You and the LawyerTR Thrive uses an escrow system to make sure payments are safe for both clients and lawyers. When a client posts a gig and allocates it to a lawyer, the money is held securely until the task is completed. This means the lawyer knows the client cannot cancel and run away with the work, and the client knows the lawyer cannot take the money without finishing the job.Here’s how it works:Client posts and allocates the gig, payment goes into escrow.Lawyer completes the work and submits proof.Client reviews the work and either approves or requests revisions.Once approved, the money is released to the lawyer’s wallet, minus the 3% platform fee.For any disputes, both sides can file a complaint by clicking the dispute order page on every Order Details page. Neutral admins review the evidence and ensure a fair decision. This system builds trust and makes sure everyone plays fair.How Clients/Order Creators Can Manage Their GigsAfter posting a gig, clients can easily manage it from their dashboard at the My Orders Page. The dashboard shows all your gigs, including active, allocated, and completed jobs. You can check which lawyers have applied, view their profiles, and communicate through chat on the order details page which is accessible by just viewing the order.Clients can also:Edit unallocated gigs – update description, budget, or deadline before choosing a lawyer.Reallocate tasks – if the first lawyer cannot complete the job, you can pick another applicant.Cancel gigs – unallocated gigs can be deleted, and the money is refunded if it was already in escrow.Track progress – see updates, file uploads, and delivery notes in one place.Using the dashboard properly saves time, prevents confusion, and ensures that tasks are completed on schedule. It also allows clients to keep all communication and files in one secure place.How Lawyers/Order Performers Can Manage Their JobsLawyers can manage their gigs from My Orders Page, which shows all jobs you have applied for, been allocated, or completed. Once a gig is allocated to you, the chat option can be accessed on Order Details page, where you can ask questions, share documents, and clarify details with the client.Key steps for lawyers to stay on top of tasks:Check deadlines – make sure you deliver work on time to keep a good rating.Submit proof – upload completed work or documents for client review.Communicate clearly – respond quickly to client messages; clear communication reduces disputes.Track earnings – see pending and available payments in your wallet here.By following these steps, lawyers can build trust with clients, maintain high ratings, and get paid safely and quickly.How to Complete or Mark Orders as DoneAfter finishing the work, go to the order details page and click "Mark as Completed" on the Order Details page.. On the completion page, upload proof files (documents, images, PDFs, Word, Excel, or ZIP files up to 5MB) that show the work is done. You can also add notes summarizing what was delivered, key points, or instructions for the client. Once you submit, the order status changes to "Pending Review" and the creator is notified via email and in-platform notification. The payment remains in escrow until the creator verifies your submission. If approved, the payment is released to your wallet (minus a 3% platform fee), and the order status changes to "Completed". If rejected, you'll receive feedback and can update your submission with new files or notes. You can also use the order chat system to communicate with the client and request revisions before final submission. This process ensures quality work is verified before payment is released, protecting both you and the client.How to Withdraw from Wallet After Completion is ApprovedAfter the order creator approves your completion, the payment is automatically released from escrow to your "available balance" in your wallet, go to Withdraw Funds and enter your bank details: bank name, account number (10 digits), and account name (must match your bank records). Enter the withdrawal amount (minimum ₦5,000, maximum your available balance). You can optionally save your bank account for future withdrawals. Click "Request Withdrawal" to submit. The system deducts the amount from your available balance and holds it until administrators process your request (usually within 1-3 business days). You'll receive email confirmation, and the funds will be transferred to your bank account once processed. You can track all withdrawal requests and transaction history in your wallet dashboard.Tips to Get the Best Lawyers or Land More JobsUsing TR Thrive effectively is about more than just posting or applying for gigs, it’s about doing it smart.For Clients:Write clear, detailed gig descriptions so lawyers understand exactly what you need.Set a fair budget, too low may scare away experienced lawyers.Respond quickly to messages to avoid delays.Use the advertising option to promote urgent gigs and attract more professionals.For Lawyers:Apply on your profile page here to get verified as a lawyer on Thrive. Order creators would see whether you are verified or not, and being a verified lawyer would boost your credibility. You would need to provide your enrollment number and your call to bar certificate. Write strong interest notes when applying, explain why you are the right fit.Keep chat polite and professional; prompt replies build trust.Deliver high-quality work and upload proof to get good ratings.Following these tips increases chances of success, whether you are hiring a lawyer or earning from gigs.What to Do if There’s a ProblemSometimes gigs don’t go smoothly, but TR Thrive has ways to handle issues. If you are a client and the work is late, incomplete, or unclear, you can request revisions through verify order button. If that doesn’t solve the problem, you can file a dispute by clicking the dispute order button, and provide all relevant information with any supporting documents.Lawyers can also file disputes if clients try to release payment unfairly or give unclear instructions. The platform’s admins act as neutral referees to make sure both sides are treated fairly.Other helpful steps:Keep chat messages and file uploads organised, they serve as proof if there’s a disagreement.Read the platform’s terms to understand rules about deadlines, payments, and cancellations.Contact support quickly if you feel stuck or unsure about any process.Knowing these steps ensures that gigs stay safe, professional, and stress-free for everyone involved.Start Thriving on TR Thrive TodayTR Thrive’s Law Gig platform makes legal work simple and fair for everyone. Clients save time and money by connecting quickly with qualified lawyers, while lawyers earn extra income by taking on tasks they can handle from anywhere. With escrow protection, built-in chat, document uploads, and clear dispute processes, the platform keeps everything safe and organised.Over a thousand lawyers are already using TR Thrive to simplify legal work, whether it’s small business registration, contract reviews, or litigation support.Why wait? Sign up today and experience a faster, smarter, and safer way to handle legal tasks, one gig at a time..

The Unspoken Career Mistakes Law Students Make in Their Final Year
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The Unspoken Career Mistakes Law Students Make in Their Final Year

In your final year, the library will practically become your second home, and your supervisor will start to feel like the most important person in your life because, at this point, everything is about that 2:1 or First Class. That’s what everyone is chasing. But let me tell you something most people won’t say clearly: while you are putting all your energy into your grades, you might be ignoring the things that actually determine what happens after school.Final year is not just the end of university; it is a transition period, whether you realise it or not. This is the stage where you are expected to start positioning yourself for your career. And the mistake a lot of people make is thinking that once they get the grade, everything else will somehow fall into place. It doesn’t work like that.So if you are in your final year, you need to understand this early. These are the unspoken career mistakes you need to avoid if you don’t want to feel stuck after being called to the Bar.1. Treating the Final Year Project as Just an AssessmentLet me start with your project, because this is where a lot of people get it wrong without even realising it. Most students choose topics based on what feels easy or what has the most available materials, just so they can finish quickly and move on. But your project is one of the few chances you have to show depth in a specific area before you enter the profession. If you already have an idea of where you might be heading (whether it is corporate law, tech law, finance, or even litigation), your project should reflect that. It should not read like something done for the sake of completion; it should show that you have spent time thinking about a relevant issue. Because when you eventually sit in front of an interviewer, your project can serve as proof that you understand a particular area. 2. Ignoring Administrative Issues Until It’s Too LateThis is one mistake people don’t take seriously until it becomes a real problem. Final year is when all your records need to be clean and complete. Missing scripts, incorrect grades, unresolved fee issues, or documentation errors might seem small, but they can delay your graduation or even your admission into Law School. And the frustrating part is that these issues are often avoidable if you check early. You don’t want to be that person who has done all the hard work but is stuck because of a clerical issue from Second Year. At this stage, you need to be intentional about confirming that everything such as your results, receipts or records are in order.3. Not Building a Relationship With Your Lecturers. Most people don’t really build relationships with lecturers, they just show up, write exams, and move on. But final year is where you need to be a bit more intentional. I’m not saying become best friends with your lecturer or start doing too much. But don’t wait until you suddenly need a recommendation letter, a signature, or help with your project before you try to engage them. That’s when it becomes awkward, and sometimes they won’t even take you seriously. At the very least, be present in their class, ask sensible questions when necessary, and make sure they can recognise you beyond just your matric number. If you have a good relationship with your supervisor, use that properly. These small things matter more than people admit, especially when you need something urgent or important.4. Not Choosing Any DirectionYou don’t need to pick a niche in your final year, but you also shouldn’t be completely blank about what interests you. One mistake a lot of students make is not exploring different areas of law early enough, so when opportunities come, they have nothing clear to say. At this stage, you should have a few areas you are genuinely interested in, and it should show in your CV and conversations. Attend events, whether online or physical. Join relevant student groups or communities and take them seriously. Ask senior colleagues questions so you can understand how those areas actually work in practice. You can also go a step further by writing short articles, essays, or even LinkedIn posts on topics within those areas. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it shows that you are thinking, learning, and engaging beyond the classroom. The goal is not to specialise too early, but for you to come across as someone who is intentional, not directionless. 5. Ignoring InternshipsI understand how demanding final year can be, and it is easy to feel like you simply do not have the time for anything else. But ignoring internships is one of those decisions that shows up later. Good grades can open doors, but they rarely carry you all the way through. At some point, someone will want to know what you can actually do beyond what you have read. Can you draft? Can you carry out proper legal research? Do you understand how work is done in practice? These are things you do not learn from textbooks alone. If you have not gained enough experience in your earlier years, then you need to be very intentional about using the school break before your final year, or even the period after your final exams but before Law School, to secure internships. That window is more important than people realise. But it only works if you start early by sending applications, reaching out, and positioning yourself before everyone else starts rushing at the same time. You can find internship opportunities targeted at law students and young lawyers on TR Thrive (https://trthrive.com/intern). Internships are where the gap between theory and practice is closed, and without them, the difference between you and someone with real experience becomes very obvious.6. Sending Weak Applications (or Not Applying at All)Some students apply for opportunities, but they don’t take the time to do it properly. Others don’t apply at all because they feel like they’re not ready. Both are mistakes that lead to the same outcome. If you’re going to apply, take it seriously. Use your CV as a working document and keep refining it. Check strong samples online to see what good CVs actually look like. Ask a senior colleague to review it and give you honest feedback. If you can, use your career centre to help you draft or improve it. You can also use tools like Thrive AI to score your CV and identify what needs to be fixed. The point is simple: don’t just send applications, send strong ones. And don’t wait until you feel ready, because that feeling rarely comes. You become ready by applying, making mistakes, learning from them, and improving. Every application teaches you something, and every rejection gives you information you can use to get better. If you’re not sure where to start, use available tools to guide you. Thrive provides CV tools and AI features that help you review and improve your CV before applying (https://trthrive.com) 7. Staying Invisible or Having No Personal Brand You might be doing everything right academically, but if nobody knows you, it limits your opportunities more than you think. And in today’s space, that “knowing you” largely happens on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Yet many students are either not on it at all or have empty, inactive profiles. The assumption is that your results will speak for you, but that’s not how it works anymore. People need to see you, what you’re learning, what you’re interested in, and what you’re building. You don’t have to post every day or turn into a content creator, but you should at least have a clear, updated profile, engage occasionally, and position yourself within the legal space. Opportunities move through visibility. Someone comes across your profile, sees your interests, remembers your name, or reaches out. If you’re completely absent, you’re simply not in the conversation.8. Not Taking Networking SeriouslyA lot of people misunderstand networking and avoid it because it feels uncomfortable or unnecessary. But in reality, it is simply about building relationships over time. It is about asking questions, learning from people ahead of you, and staying connected to professional spaces. In the legal field, many opportunities are not publicly advertised. They move through conversations, recommendations, and relationships. So if you are not building those connections now, you are making things harder for yourself later. At the same time, don’t only focus on networking upwards. Your peers matter too. The people you are in class with, and even students in other departments, will go on to become founders, bankers, consultants, and business owners. They can become your clients or refer work to you later.9. Not Seeking Mentorship Early EnoughMany students wait until they graduate or enter the job market before they start looking for guidance, but by then, they are already playing catch-up. Mentorship is not just about someone helping you get a job; it is about having access to insight, direction, and honest feedback while you are still figuring things out. A mentor can help you avoid common mistakes, understand how the profession actually works, and make better decisions earlier. Without that kind of guidance, you are essentially navigating a complex transition on your own, and that usually makes things slower and more difficult than they need to be. The good thing is, finding a mentor is not as complicated as people think. Start with people already around you, your supervisor, a lecturer you respect, or a senior colleague from an internship. You can also reach out to lawyers on platforms like LinkedIn, but be intentional. Don’t just say “please mentor me.” Ask specific questions, show genuine interest in what they do, and build the relationship gradually. Mentorship does not always start formally. Sometimes it begins with simple conversations and consistent learning.10. Underestimating How Competitive the Legal Market IsA lot of students assume that once they graduate and get called to the Bar, opportunities will naturally follow. But the reality is very different. Every year, thousands of law graduates are entering the same market, applying for the same roles, often with similar qualifications. What this means is that doing the normal things is no longer enough. Having a good grade, attending classes, and finishing your degree is expected. It is the baseline. The people who stand out are the ones who have gone beyond that by gaining experience, building relationships, developing skills, and being intentional about their career early. If you underestimate how competitive the space is, you will likely underprepare. And by the time you realise it, others who started earlier have already positioned themselves ahead. “The Legal Market is Competitive” and understanding this early should push you to take your final year more seriously and make better use of the time you have.Final ThoughtsAt the end of the day, final year is not just about finishing school. It is about what you are doing while you are finishing. Two students can graduate with the same result and end up in completely different positions, and most of the time, the difference comes down to the choices they made during this period. So as much as your grades matter, they are not enough on their own, you need to be equally intentional about everything else you are building alongside them.📌 Pro Tip: Don’t try to figure everything out on your own. Use TR Thrive (https://trthrive.com) to get exclusive access to 1,000+ curated jobs, internships, events, and career tools designed specifically for you.Written by: Chimamanda Augustine

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