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

My unconventional journey into law
A former chef, retail assistant and army officer explain how they made their way to Addleshaw Goddard

Life as a trainee lawyer during a global pandemic
Legal Cheek Careers catches up with Irwin Mitchell's Daryna Plysak

What will the green revolution mean for lawyers?
Herbert Smith Freehills partners and associates discuss the present and future role of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) goals in light of recent government policy announcements

5 reasons law firms want to hire STEM grads
Senior lawyers and lecturers from science, technology, engineering and maths backgrounds discuss why graduates in these fields are in high demand

Your guide to making the most of a virtual vacation scheme
Ahead of The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme, run in partnership with The University of Law, director of employability at The University of Law, John Watkins, shares his advice for virtual vac scheme success

What will the SQE mean for me?
Legal education experts from BARBRI, Flex Legal, Reed Smith and Squire Patton Boggs discuss the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and how it is expected to shake up legal training

‘How I helped steer a global law firm through the pandemic’
Ahead of Friday’s virtual event, Mayer Brown’s London managing partner Sally Davies discusses the remote-working revolution -- and why failing to embrace change would be a ‘travesty’

From 5G to the COVID vaccine — meet the lawyers working in the hottest sectors
A panel of Bristows lawyers reveal all

The future of tech in legal education
Tracy Savage, BARBRI’s academic head of UK programmes, discusses how the provider is using tech within its new SQE prep course and the skills lawyers of the future need to succeed

8 insights into trainee life at Reed Smith
A panel of trainees offer their advice to aspiring City lawyers

Meet the City lawyer using tech to tackle clients’ problems
Nick Pryor, innovation solutions director for EMEA at BCLP, discusses his journey from commercial litigation to driving strategic change for the firm’s Innovation team

Key commercial awareness talking points for future lawyers
Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw

How tech is driving change in the legal sector
A pair of Simmons & Simmons lawyers give an insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by legal technology

What the Green Economy has in store for lawyers
A pair of White & Case associates give their takes on where the global economy is headed and the growth areas of the future

The pandemic’s long-lasting impact on the way lawyers work
Shoosmiths associate Dan Goddard discusses agile working, tech and joining the firm just before the first lockdown

How tech is transforming the legal sector
A panel of Ashurst lawyers share their thoughts

The global pandemic and its impact on employment law
Burges Salmon employment lawyers explain how they navigate ever-shifting coronavirus workplace issues, guidance and regulations

Successfully preparing for the SQE assessments
Top tips and advice from the experts at QLTS School

How I combine corporate and charity law
Herbert Smith Freehills senior associate Rebecca Perlman shares her story

From law grad to legal tech innovator
Mike Kennedy, associate in Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation and legal tech team, shares his career journey to date and offers advice to aspiring lawyers

Top career tips for the next generation of aspiring lawyers
Paul de la Peña, tutor at ULaw Moorgate, reflects on his career as an insolvency and restructuring specialist and offers advice to the next gen of solicitors