Legal Cheek Careers
Full video: The non-law dilemma
Experts from BPP University Law School, Bird & Bird and Dentons discuss what the SQE means for non-law graduates
5 ways to use the SQE to qualify as a solicitor
Legal Cheek Careers chats to BPP’s Head of SQE Programmes and former City lawyer, Caroline Rayson, to discuss the new pathways to qualification
From magic circle lawyer to law school manager — and a spell as a US firm grad recruiter along the way
ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available for aspiring lawyers in the North East
5 things non-law students should know to break into the legal sector
Law training experts from BPP, Bird & Bird and Dentons demystify the new pathway to qualification under the SQE
How to make it as a legal tech lawyer
Experts from magic circle firms share their career journeys and advice to students interested in pursuing similar paths
The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in the South East
Chris Howard, senior tutor at The University of Law and former City lawyer, on what London and the South East has to offer students
Full video: Funding the SQE
BPP Law School experts join current students and future trainees to discuss the different funding options on offer
From teacher to lawyer and the transferable skills I learnt along the way
Nicola Walker, campus manager for The University of Law in Liverpool and Chester, reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available to aspiring lawyers in the North
How I built a career as a construction lawyer
From infrastructure projects to offshore windfarms, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Michelle Essen explains why there’s more to the job than just bricks and building sites
5 things aspiring lawyers need to know about the Irish legal market
Law firm partners and a legal education expert discuss Ireland’s position as a global hub in the post-Brexit economy and the opportunities arising for lawyers and students alike
The opportunities Ireland has to offer future solicitors
Chris Jorgenson, BARBRI’s senior director of institutional partnerships, discusses the benefits of dual qualification for those seeking a training contract in Ireland’s thriving legal market
How to fund your SQE
Legal Cheek Careers caught up with BPP’s Jonny Hurst to discuss the options available to students
6 top tips for securing pupillage
Gatehouse Chambers’ Jasmine Murphy shares her advice for aspiring pupils
Why I rejected a magic circle TC offer to pursue a career at the bar
Henderson Chambers’ Beatrice Graham reflects on her career journey while offering advice to aspiring barristers aiming to secure pupillage
Training and development: a tax lawyer’s experience
Travers Smith’s Sivanti Devakumar shares her career story and how high-quality work combined with the firm’s collaborative culture and supportive training environment is what made her join and stay
Full video: What does qualifying work experience mean for students hoping to secure training contracts under the new SQE regime?
Experts from BPP University Law School, Dentons, Foot Anstey and Knights plc discuss the varying approaches to QWE
From paralegal to lawyer at a listed law firm
Gateley senior associate Zum Mohammed shares her career journey
What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter 2021 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Lawyers share insights into practice areas including ESG, finance, legal tech, gaming and media law
5 tips on how to excel during a virtual vacation scheme
ULaw’s deputy vice chancellor (law) Peter Crisp shares advice with readers hoping to stand out in the increasingly virtual recruitment process
7 things students should know about ‘qualifying work experience’
BPP’s Jonny Hurst explains the nuts and bolts of the new training regime
Full video: Should I do the LPC or SQE?
Experts from BPP University Law School, Kennedys, Shakespeare Martineau and TLT debate the key question on students’ minds