Category: Advice

Making the leap: How to navigate the trainee-to-NQ transition — with or without an offer

Magic Circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers her top tips

6 days ago

The unauthorised guide to taking silk

How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes

Mar 24 2025 8:49am
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‘What should I wear to my assessment centre?’

Workwear dilemma for training contract hopeful

Mar 21 2025 8:52am
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‘Failed SQE1 and lost my training contract — what now?’

SQE student seeks advice

Mar 14 2025 7:31am
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‘Should I work as a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?’

Tough choice for soon-to-be law graduate

Feb 21 2025 8:52am
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How to stay focused (and relax) this Christmas

Tips for busy law students

Dec 17 2024 6:54am
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‘What is going on with legal LinkedIn?’ 

One lawyer isn't happy

Nov 8 2024 8:52am
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‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’

One junior solicitor has reached their limit

Nov 1 2024 8:38am
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‘The low SQE pass rate has me stressing’

One aspiring lawyer is eager to know what the most challenging part is and why

Oct 25 2024 9:22am
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7 top tips for law student freshers

Advice from across the Legal Cheek team

Sep 23 2024 7:50am
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‘Has anyone tried to negotiate a bigger SQE maintenance grant?’

Aspiring lawyer worries about making ends meet

Aug 30 2024 8:45am
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21 handy tips for pupil barristers

After recently completing pupillage, Greg Lawton shares some helpful advice

Aug 27 2024 8:18am
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‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’

Aspiring solicitor has concerns

Aug 21 2024 8:40am
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