Author: The Careers Team

‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’
Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown

SQE: a future trainee’s perspective
Callum Martin shares his tips whilst studying BPP’s SQE-LLM course

A day-by-day account of a virtual summer vacation scheme
Lawyers and industry experts share insights on a range of commercial law topics

Nottingham’s legal market has ‘something for everyone’
Clare Newton, lecturer at ULaw Nottingham, shares her view on the changing legal market and life as a solicitor

Full video: QWE: the truth, the myths and the plan
Experts from BPP, TLT and Accutrainee come together to shed light on Qualifying Work Experience

The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene
Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West

‘I used to be a law firm partner — now I’m helping students pass the SQE’
Jane Waddell, The College of Legal Practice's Head of Curriculum Design and Development, shares her perspective on the SQE

‘I swapped nursing for law after reading Donoghue v Stevenson’
Anne Robertson reflects on her journey from nurse to solicitor, and now Undergraduate Programme and Student Lead at The University of Law's Leeds campus

‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’
Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series

A former law firm recruiter explains how to secure a training contract
Ellen Marsh, now careers manager at ULaw Bristol, offers students her advice

‘Pro bono experience can be an absolute game changer for a student’s career’
BPP University Law School Joint Head of Pro Bono Emma Blackstone speaks on some of the benefits of undertaking free legal work

Full video: The SQE assessments: how challenging are they?
BPP University Law School experts join a current SQE student to discuss the skills required to succeed

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

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

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

Full video: SQE v LPC: which route is best for me?
BPP University careers experts weigh up the options available to future solicitors

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

‘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

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

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

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