Category: Advice

‘What’s everyone’s home-working policy? I’m basically back five days in the office’
Is WFH over? questions associate

‘Should I mention my TC offers in pupillage applications?’
Former aspiring solicitor now seeks career at the bar

Law student: ‘How can I stay focused over Christmas?’
Revision and assignments

‘Should I apply for pupillage in London or the regions?’
Budding barrister needs help

‘My supervisor isn’t giving me work’
Trainee needs help

Trainee: ‘What are your top tips for remaining healthy while busy at work?’
Rookie solicitor needs advice

‘I’m about to start my training contract – any advice?’
Keen to make good impression

‘Non-Russell university with BBBC at A Level — which firms should I apply to?’
Primary goal to make money

10 top tips for law student freshers
Oxford grad Rhys Duncan gives guidance to new would-be lawyers

Which practice areas offer the best work-life balance?
Readers' insights required

‘I’ve had to re-sit exams, can I still get a training contract?’
LPC graduate seeks help

‘Should I tell my boss I’m taking holiday for a vac scheme?’
One budding commercial solicitor seeks a safe route away from financial career

5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls

Will training in-house hold me back from private practice?
An aspiring lawyer questions qualifying at legal tech boutique

A-Level results day: 6 tips if you’re heading to law school
Our best advice for a smooth transition to uni life

‘Is an LLM worth delaying my Magic Circle training contract?’
Future rookie seeks advice

‘I keep making mistakes. Should I quit my internship?’
One solicitor hopeful requires readers’ reassurance

How to survive the law conversion course as a career changer
PGDL graduate and future pupil barrister Charlotte Tosti shares ten pointers with readers

‘How can I escape the TC application hamster wheel?’
One aspiring lawyer needs readers’ advice