Legal Cheek Careers
The latest careers content in one place, plus events, key deadlines, campus ambassador programme details and the Legal Cheek Most Lists.
Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers
‘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
Life as a lawyer in a countercyclical practice area
Womble Bond Dickinson restructuring and insolvency lawyers explain what the economic downturn means for their clients
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
5 takeaways from our training contract application masterclass
Lawyers and graduate recruitment specialists come together to discuss the dos and don’ts of the TC process
How ESG is shaking things up at law firms
Hill Dickinson partners explain how the heightened focus on environmental, social and governance is changing their work
3 ways that changing the way you work can change your life
Your career is yours to shape and it doesn’t need to take a linear path
5 tips to secure pupillage
Gatehouse barrister and pupillage committee member Clare Anslow offers advice for those interested in a career at the bar
Pupillage applications: a brief guide
Devereux Chambers barrister Matthew Bignell shares his step by step guide to securing pupillage
What makes a great deal lawyer?
Communication, organisation and understanding your clients' businesses are the keys to success, says Sidley Austin managing associate Cyril Cutinha
A junior barrister’s journey to the commercial bar
Harrison Denner discusses his career to date, from law student to tenant at Henderson Chambers
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
Full video: LPC or SQE — which is best for me?
BPP careers experts break down the considerations to guide students’ decisions
A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme
Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming
Life inside the world’s largest law firm
Dentons lawyers share their experience of working at a firm that operates in 70 different countries
The transition from construction lawyer to tutor — and what I learned along the way
ULaw’s Gareth Bramley offers his advice to students navigating today’s changing legal landscape
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
Why IP is set to become a hot practice area
Pinsent Masons partner Mark Marfé sits down with Legal Cheek Careers to discuss some of the top trends and challenges impacting his day-to-day work
The highs and lows of life as a medical negligence lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers speaks to Marcos Eleftheriou, senior associate at Irwin Mitchell, about the challenging nature of his work and why it requires excellent communication skills
The path to a training contract is rarely straightforward
Gowling WLG’s Anjali Bancroft discusses her journey to becoming a real estate lawyer and why enthusiasm and common sense are key qualities for those seeking to follow in her footsteps