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Leading with purpose: How one lawyer is transforming her firm into a more responsible business
Sally Dallow, from Womble Bond Dickinson, shares her career journey and reflects on her latest role at the international firm
Watch now: Why is the SQE so hard to pass?
BPP award leader Allison Banks joins successful SQE candidates to discuss the challenges
Inside high-stakes law: The realities of life as a restructuring lawyer
Macfarlanes senior associate Timothy Bromley-White discusses his work with Superdry and the complexities of guiding clients through financial 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!
My SQE journey at a global law firm
Reed Smith trainee Camille Pellicano shares her journey from Malta to London and the firm’s innovative SQE training
From Magic Circle lawyer to supporting the next generation as a law lecturer
ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career
Meet the lawyer helping celebrities and entrepreneurs protect their legacies
Alexa Collis, partner and private client lawyer at Harbottle & Lewis, discusses life since joining the partnership, advising celebrity clients and leading charity initiatives
How one lawyer is driving growth at the world’s largest law firm
Managing partner of Dentons Ireland, Eavan Saunders, explores the future of corporate law, the importance of global perspective, and the skills aspiring lawyers need to thrive
‘I studied distance learning and aced SQE1. Here’s how I did it.’
SQE student Brian Okwaisie discusses balancing revision strategies and why he chose BPP
How one lawyer swapped the West End stage for global disputes
Reed Smith’s Laura-May Scott discusses the dramatic pull of contentious work and her advice for aspiring solicitors
How corporate law firms work: 5 things you need to know
Shoosmiths lawyers explore how law firms integrate into the business ecosystem, collaborate with in-house legal teams, and secure and retain clients
Breaking barriers: A Black lawyer’s journey in finance law
Ropes & Gray counsel Jacob Bennett reflects on his career journey, diversity in the legal profession, and the advice he’d offer aspiring lawyers
Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season
From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say
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
The key skills aspiring lawyers need to master exams and thrive in law
Ali Wylie, a lecturer at The University of Law, offers his advice to those seeking a training contract
Meet the lawyer leading the emerging tech revolution
Alexander Amato-Cravero, director of emerging technologies at HSF, discusses how new technologies are shaping legal practice and the essential skills future lawyers need to stay ahead
Inside the world of a data protection lawyer
Tuğhan Thuraisingam, partner at DWF, shares his unique path into law, the value of client exposure, nurturing future data protection experts, and AI's impact on the legal sector
A top US law firm partner talks client relationships, commercial trends and the importance of ‘finding your tribe’
We sit down with Goodwin Procter's Ravi Chopra to explore his journey in law
From trainee to NQ: A journey to becoming an associate at a top US law firm in London
On the cusp of qualifying, Morrison Foerster’s Lewis Ball talks headline deals, varied training and the firm’s super-friendly culture
My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm
Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm