Author: The Careers Team

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme

Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Apr 6 2023 12:06pm

What should be on future lawyers’ radars

ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession

Mar 30 2023 1:56pm
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We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far

Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Mar 29 2023 12:07pm
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Full video: SQE v LPC: which route is best for me?

BPP University careers experts weigh up the options available to future solicitors

Mar 16 2023 2:04pm

Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North

Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

Feb 27 2023 10:34am

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’

City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Feb 16 2023 10:16am
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Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider

BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes

Feb 9 2023 2:52pm

TC in the Toon? A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the North

ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope explores what the vibrant city has in store for students

Feb 6 2023 1:06pm

One lawyer’s journey from criminal barrister to top City tax partner

Legal Cheek talks transactions and career tips with Travers Smith partner and co-head of graduate recruitment Hannah Manning, ahead of her appearance at our first virtual student event of 2023

Dec 22 2022 12:58pm

A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme

Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming

Dec 16 2022 10:38am

From police sergeant to law lecturer — and a spell as a solicitor along the way

ULaw academic manager Lee Benham has advice for career changers

Nov 30 2022 12:50pm

‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’

ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train

Nov 18 2022 9:44am

‘The role of a lawyer is much more people focused than it sometimes appears’

ULaw campus programme and student lead Laura Duffy discusses legal life in the North and the benefits of paralegal experience

Nov 9 2022 10:15am

A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South

ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success

Nov 3 2022 11:07am

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

Inside track: Completing a training contract at a global law firm

Ahead of Wednesday's virtual student event with Ashurst, Legal Cheek Careers speaks to trainee solicitor and panellist Asha Owen-Adams

Oct 24 2022 2:57pm

Nailing a TC application, handling rejection and what it really means to be ‘commercially aware’

Clare Stapleton, The University of Law’s campus careers manager in Birmingham, speaks to Legal Cheek Careers, ahead of next week's IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in the West Midlands

Oct 21 2022 1:35pm

Top law firms and high-quality work: Why aspiring lawyers should consider a career in the South West

University of Law campus dean Zoe King makes the case for legal life in Bristol and Exeter, ahead of Thursday's in-person workshops and networking evening

Oct 11 2022 3:42pm

Life as a junior lawyer at one of Ireland’s leading law firms

We speak to two junior lawyers about their time at McCann FitzGerald LLP ahead of next month's Legal Cheek Virtual Irish Law Fair

Sep 29 2022 11:54am

How law students can boost their employability

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Watkins, ULaw’s director of employability, ahead of next week’s in-person workshops and networking evening in London

Sep 28 2022 12:36pm

Different cultures, different projects: Life on international secondment with a Magic Circle law firm

Time overseas is a prized opportunity among trainees. But what is it actually like, how much support are secondees given and what are the high points and challenges? We asked two A&O secondees about their experiences so far

Sep 20 2022 10:49am