Author: Legal Cheek
‘Has anyone passed the SQE without a prep course?’
Aspiring solicitor seeks feedback from self-taught students
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Starts on Monday: The Legal Cheek Summer 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair
Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June 2023
‘How do I choose between 30 seats before starting my training contract?’
Future Silver Circle rookie seeks advice
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘How can I convince my firm to sign off my qualifying work experience?’
One paralegal asks for readers’ advice on the way forward
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Trainee qualification season: what to think about when switching firms
City lawyer Sana Shafi shares advice with final seat trainees nearing the end of their training contracts
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’
I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
The transformation of corporate law through the 90s and into the new millennium
Podcast: Ex-Magic Circle partner Alan Paul delves into his time as a top City dealmaker in the period that witnessed the rise of New Labour, the dot-com bubble and the Y2K bug 🎙️
How to turn your summer vac scheme into a training contract
As many aspiring lawyers embark on the final step before obtaining a TC this summer, Legal Cheek's future trainees offer their tips to put yourself in the best position
Bank Holiday round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from the long weekend
Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts
Ban for paralegal who transferred client money to her sister
Also diverted funds to herself
‘Will training at a mid-tier outfit stop me from realising my US law firm dream?’
Final year student needs advice
Pinsents’ former comms chief dies at 40
Fred Banning was diagnosed with cancer in 2020
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours