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Life as an international lawyer in Hong Kong
Highfliers from the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance, Linklaters, White & Case and ULaw discuss what it’s like working in Asia’s world city

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

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective
From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

A day in the life of a crypto lawyer
Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space

Is now the time to dual-qualify?
As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course

Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness
Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

The role of a restructuring lawyer amid global economic uncertainty
Weil partner Neil Devaney on helping clients in difficulty, not shying away from ‘tough conversations’ and why the firm is well positioned to ride the ups and downs to come

What does ESG mean for disputes lawyers?
Carla Lewis, senior associate in arbitration, economic sanctions and public international law at Clifford Chance, reveals how the growing awareness of environment, social and governance principles (ESG) is changing her work as a disputes lawyer

Sustainability and what it means to law firms
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Mills & Reeve sustainability manager Jessica Wilkes-Ball to discuss the rise of ESG up the corporate agenda

The SQE: one year on
SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in Leeds
A panel of solicitors and legal education experts come together to explore the opportunities for aspiring lawyers in the legal hub of the North

Birmingham lawyers share their secrets to success
A panel of experts answer questions and give advice on networking, work experience, choosing the right firm, quality of work, the SQE and more

5 important points to remember about the SQE
Speakers from The College of Legal Practice, Acuity Law and Shoosmiths came together to discuss how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is offering future lawyers greater flexibility

How aspiring solicitors can create their own ‘bespoke training contract’
Accutrainee founder Susan Cooper shares how the firm's flexible TC model is creating a wealth of opportunities for graduates

How to be a human rights lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers speaks to barrister turned ULaw human rights and education academic, Niall Carlin, about how to get a foot into this highly competitive and challenging, but extremely rewarding, world

Highlights from The Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Top lawyers and industry experts gave valuable, up-to-the-minute advice on a range of commercial law topics

Full video: How the SQE can help create a more diverse legal profession
Lawyers and legal education experts join double Paralympian and solicitor apprentice Amy Marren to discuss how the new assessment will open the door to untapped talent

How aspiring lawyers can make QWE work for them
Speakers from Flex Legal, Accutrainee and Reed Smith joined a legal education expert from BARBRI to discuss how qualifying work experience is presenting a new and exciting pathway into the profession

The changing legal landscape: How will it affect aspiring lawyers?
Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Law, Professor Peter Crisp, looks at some of the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession, ahead of next week’s Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme

What is commercial awareness and how do you show law firms you’ve got it?
ULaw London Moorgate campus dean Caroline Carter demystifies the popular buzz phrase as she offers words of encouragement for the next generation of lawyers

Why law students should ‘explore their passions’ and ‘keep an open mind’
ULaw careers manager Katherine Meehan offers up her top interview dos and don’ts while trumpeting the benefits of legal life in the North West