Author: The Careers Team

‘I’m halfway through the SQE – here’s what it’s really been like’
Alysia Hoe, future trainee solicitor and SQE student at ULaw, discusses staying motivated on the SQE and finding your route into law

How to pass SQE2 – tips from a module leader
BPP’s Julie Manson talks exam success

Inside the Legal Cheek–ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025: Key moments and takeaways
Insider insights on everything from real estate and restructuring to tax, disputes and trainee tips

Why life as a litigator is nothing like you see on TV
We spoke to ULaw’s Nicole Kalli, lecturer and former litigator, about her move from practice to teaching and what it’s really like to work in disputes

Inside SQE prep: What works, what’s changing and what’s next
Jonathan Worrell, BARBRI’s business development director, shares insights on supporting non-law graduates, navigating the SQE and the value of flexible preparation

Why SQE success requires a shift in mindset from traditional law school exams
Hilary Chadwick, Head of Law at BPP University’s Waterloo campus, shares her insights on breaking into the profession, the reality of the SQE and the importance of gaining practical experience

Watch now: All your SQE questions answered
BPP award leader Caroline Rayson joins successful SQE candidates to discuss common concerns

Why Bristol could be the perfect place to start your legal career
Amanda Crutchley, head of pro bono at ULaw, shares her insights on life in criminal defence and the power of pro bono for aspiring lawyers

The power of pro bono: Gaining skills and standing out in law
James Mannouch, ULaw pro bono coordinator and Liverpool Law Society president, shares insights on breaking into law, pro bono's value, and practical experience

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister
Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Lessons learned from life at the bar
Susan Starr, ULaw campus manager and former barrister, shares insights on transitioning to teaching, developing litigation skills, and preparing students for a changing legal landscape

How to become a lawyer without the law firm
BARBRI business development director Emma Cavendish discusses qualifying in-house, developing commercial awareness and her advice for aspiring in-house lawyers

From apprentice to City associate via the SQE
BCLP’s Bradley Fisher shares his experience

SQE hacks every aspiring lawyer needs to know
Alice Kemp, ULaw student and future US law firm trainee, shares insights on the SQE, securing a training contract, and staying motivated through qualification

Cracking the code: The secrets to successful pupillage applications
'Be James Milner not Neymar when it comes to pupillage applications', advises Devereux Chambers' Josh Neaman

Essential advice for aspiring barristers from a bar course leader
Beverley Dawes, head of the Bar Practice Course at ULaw, offers her advice on getting work experience, dealing with rejection and acing interviews

Why is Newcastle a top destination for law students?
Campus ambassador at The University of Law, Poppy Baverstock gives an insight into life on campus, her favourite study spots and the best things about studying in northern city

Watch now: Why is the SQE so hard to pass?
BPP award leader Allison Banks joins successful SQE candidates to discuss the challenges

Mastering the SQE: Insider tips from a programme leader
The College of Legal Practice’s Kathryn Newton discusses the evolution of legal education, the challenges of the SQE, and the essential skills aspiring lawyers need to thrive in practice

Your official rundown of the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2024
Leading lawyers give the lowdown on competition, technology, disputes and more!

How to build the skills and confidence for SQE success
Robina Amalathas, a student at The University of Law in Southampton, shares her take on campus life, studying in the city, and staying motivated during her legal studies