Legal Cheek Careers

The latest careers content in one place, plus events, key deadlines, campus ambassador programme details and the Legal Cheek Most Lists.

Starting out in law: 5 pieces of advice I’d give to my younger self

The College of Legal Practice programme committee member Bhavisha Mistry on how aspiring lawyers can overcome the hurdles she faced when in their shoes

Jun 8 2021 2:04pm

Why you should do your training contract in the North West

Carol Draycott, dean of ULaw’s Liverpool and Chester campuses, discusses the thriving North West legal scene and the opportunities for aspiring lawyers, ahead of tomorrow's virtual event

Jun 7 2021 12:56pm

What to consider when making the leap into law from another profession

Lawyers who’ve done it share their insights

Jun 1 2021 12:39pm

A guide to covering the cost of your SQE

BARBRI deputy managing director, Robert Dudley, on why scholarships and social inclusion are so important when it comes to funding the SQE

May 28 2021 10:35am

Smarts contracts, data and big tech: How digitalisation is transforming the law

Dr Mateja Durovic, reader of contract and commercial law at King’s College London, explains how digitalisation is uprooting existing legal frameworks

May 27 2021 11:03am

How being #socialmediasavvy can help you secure a training contract

Boost your application with Shoosmiths’ handy hashtags

May 25 2021 11:49am

Bridging the skills gap within the legal sector

BPP's head of business development, Liz Ritter, considers how best to prepare lawyers for practice in light of the SQE, ahead of LegalEdCon tomorrow

May 18 2021 3:30pm

Newcastle’s thriving legal scene offers new opportunities for aspiring lawyers

Solicitors join legal education experts to discuss the opportunities available for TC hunters in the North East

May 17 2021 1:59pm

The role law schools play in advancing diversity and inclusion

Ahead of his virtual appearance at LegalEdCon 2021 next week, Legal Cheek Careers speaks to Patrick Johnson, ULaw’s inaugural director of equality, diversity and inclusion

May 14 2021 10:53am
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What does the introduction of Qualifying Work Experience mean for law students?

Nottingham Law School's Professor Paula Moffat discusses the new two-year training requirement, ahead of LegalEdCon next week

May 13 2021 11:03am

The pitfalls every law career changer must avoid

ULaw careers expert Anne Petrie explains what you need to know before making the leap, ahead of her virtual appearance at tomorrow's career changers event

May 12 2021 11:16am

Agile working: What law firms can learn from big tech and other progressive industries

Firms that embrace the 'new normal' from the top down will reap greater rewards, says BARBRI's director of UK programmes, Victoria Cromwell, ahead of her virtual appearance at LegalEdCon 2021 next week

May 11 2021 11:30am

How to prepare for SQE success

Ahead of LegalEdCon 2021 next week, The College of Legal Practice’s head of curriculum, Jane Waddell, explains why the new route to solicitor qualification requires careful, well thought out planning and prep

May 10 2021 11:01am

Watch now: A vlogger’s guide to a spring virtual vacation scheme

Chloe Moran shares her experience at the Legal Cheek and ULaw week-long Virtual Vacation Scheme 2021

Apr 30 2021 10:58am

How to skilfully pass the SQE

Solicitor and legal training expert Neeta Halai answers common questions about the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and shares top tips from her new book, available to pre-order now

Apr 26 2021 2:51pm

Will lawyers flock to NewLaw in search of greater flexibility?

We speak to Level ahead of this afternoon’s Living Room Law virtual conference 🎙️

Apr 22 2021 11:30am

Why I gave up the City grind to launch a flexible NewLaw firm

Ahead of tomorrow’s Living Room Law virtual conference all about lawyers who are doing things differently, Daniel Lowen, partner and co-founder of Level, shares his career story and what day-to-day life as a sports lawyer looks like

Apr 21 2021 3:20pm

Why aspiring lawyers should look to Newcastle

ULaw’s Matt Tomlinson discusses the opportunities on offer for students in the city’s ever-growing legal market

Apr 20 2021 1:02pm

How to build a career as an international lawyer in the post-vaccine world

White & Case Dubai associate Ola Sanni reflects on life as a capital markets lawyer

Apr 19 2021 2:37pm

Podcast: Why I left a magic circle law firm to re-discover my passion for photography and art

We speak to finance lawyer Salome Coker, ahead of her appearance at next week's Living Room Law virtual conference 🎙️

Apr 15 2021 3:01pm

Why I ditched the traditional solicitor role to become a legal consultant

Alexandra Gladwell, a consultant with Allen & Overy’s Peerpoint, discusses her career change and offers advice around flexible lawyering options

Apr 14 2021 10:45am