Author: The Careers Team

How aspiring lawyers can become networking pros

ULaw London Moorgate Dean Aruna Verma talks smooth networking, tailoring firm applications and dealing with rejection

Mar 22 2024 7:51am

High-profile work, great networking and weekend seaside escapes: a case for the Bristol legal scene

The University of Law Campus Dean Zoe King highlights the benefits of the South West

Mar 13 2024 7:54am

Full event video: SQE myths and half-truths 

BPP’s SQE1 Award Leader Caroline Rayson joins students to shed light on common assessment myths

Mar 6 2024 9:56am

6 things we learned from our Insta Live with a law firm graduate recruitment expert

Shoosmiths’ early talent adviser Laura Hartigan offers up her advice ahead of the firm's training contract deadline this month

Mar 1 2024 7:42am

Why authenticity is crucial for aspiring lawyers

Harriet Pearce, ULaw Nottingham Campus Manager, dives into commercial awareness, career tips, and the city’s legal allure

Feb 27 2024 9:29am

From Magic Circle lawyer to law school campus dean

Sarah Pooley talks about her move into education, MC lawyering and hot career tips for trainee hopefuls

Feb 7 2024 8:50am

Exploring the wealth of possibilities for aspiring lawyers in the North

Dean of ULaw in the North, Matthew Tomlinson offers his careers advice for trainee hopefuls

Jan 31 2024 9:14am

Some words of wisdom for pupillage seekers

Beverley Dawes, head of the Bar Practice Course at ULaw, offers her advice on selecting chambers, writing applications, and interviews

Jan 23 2024 8:48am

How to make the most of this pupillage application season 

Devereux Chambers' Alice Defriend offers her advice on selecting sets, written applications, and interview prep

Jan 12 2024 8:49am
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Full video: The SQE assessments – a deep dive

SQE trainee and BPP’s Head of Outreach reflect on lessons so far

Dec 21 2023 7:44am

What went down at the Legal Cheek–ULaw Winter 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme

A whistle-stop tour of a week’s worth of commercial awareness discussions and applications advice

Dec 14 2023 4:05pm

Making the most of opportunities as a training contract hopeful

ULaw Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp offers his top careers advice

Dec 1 2023 8:05am

The skills students need to succeed this training contract application season

Reed Smith graduate recruitment manager Rebecca Schrod on being methodical, proactive and self-reflective

Nov 29 2023 10:59am

10 things commercial real estate lawyers do

CMS lawyers share their insights

Nov 9 2023 10:32am

An employability expert’s top tips for training contract applications and interviews

How to work out your practice interests and write convincingly

Nov 8 2023 11:34am

Gain the edge: Top tips to secure a training contract

ULaw Director of Employability talks career change, pro bono opportunities and building resilience

Nov 6 2023 9:52am

‘Don’t underestimate open-mindedness when it comes to securing a training contract’

ULaw Campus Dean Matthew Tomlinson offers his insights into the Leeds legal market

Nov 2 2023 12:19pm

One employment lawyer explains how a love of puzzles makes his job feel more like a hobby

Squire Patton Boggs partner Bryn Doyle talks law and a passion for problem-solving

Nov 1 2023 8:45am

How to stand out this TC application season

ULaw Campus Dean Zoe King offers her advice on tackling applications, commercial awareness and interviews

Oct 26 2023 9:27am

Top tips for vac scheme applications

ULaw's John McKeown talks writing concisely, assessment centres and handling rejection

Oct 16 2023 1:33pm

Insights into the Birmingham legal market and how to go about building QWE

Clare Stapleton, Employability Group Manager at ULaw Birmingham talks networking tips, common application pitfalls and demonstrating commercial awareness

Oct 10 2023 10:59am