We are a small team who are investigating legal research skills and resources, but this first blog is not about the research itself. We thought it was a good point to share our reflections on recruiting students from the perspective of the lead researcher (Mel, a Lecturer and Student Experience Manager) and on being recruited, from the perspective of two student members of the research team (Natalie, who starts level 2 in September, and Abi, who has just completed her studies in July).