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

My unique path to becoming a lawyer at a leading personal injury law firm
Fletchers legal executive, Libby Ansbro, shares insights on her non-traditional path into law, exploring university alternatives and the invaluable skills she’s honed at the firm

Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries
Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students

How one leading US law firm is investing in inclusivity
Beverley Sorsby, HR director at Ropes & Gray, shares insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, its distinctive culture, and the qualities it seeks in prospective trainees

Inside arbitration: What it takes to be a lawyer handling the world’s most complex disputes
Laetitia Souesme, a partner at White & Case, discusses her move from her native France to London and life at the global firm

Beyond SQE: The must-have skills to thrive as a junior lawyer
Andrea Spears discusses the differences between academic life and legal practice and how BARBRI aims to bridge this gap

Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact
Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers

Why non-legal work experience can be your secret ‘superpower’ to securing a training contract
From Boots to the Home Office, Mayer Brown trainee Amrit Walia shares how her varied career path paved the way to her role at the international firm

Why innovation is the key to your future career as a lawyer
Jeremy Coleman, NRF's Director of Innovation, discusses the next frontier of innovation in the law, and the skills aspiring lawyers need to succeed

Leeds uncovered: A law student’s insider guide
ULaw student Lewis Francis shares insights on campus life, the perks of studying in Leeds, and how he stays busy outside his studies

From rising football star to City law firm partner
Baker McKenzie’s Tom Edwards discusses his early sports career, the ‘buzz’ of exciting deals and wellbeing in law

From US stocks trader to the SQE
ULaw student Brian Ngure gives his top tips for SQE success

‘How I became fascinated with IP law’ — and what students who want to follow a similar path need to know
Bristows' Richard Pinckney discusses life in patent litigation and why science marries perfectly with the law

What aspiring lawyers need to know about energy law
CMS partner Matthew Brown discusses the evolution of energy law, the importance of diverse career experiences, and his advice for aspiring energy lawyers

How global growth is unlocking new opportunities for one firm’s lawyers
Addleshaw Goddard partner Graeme Warburton discusses the outfit’s international expansion

From paralegal to partner: My career journey at a major City law firm
BCLP M&A and corporate finance partner Tom Bacon discusses his work and what has kept him at the firm for 14 years

Courts, copyright and crypto: The life of an IP litigator
Bird & Bird associate Ning-Ning Li shares her journey from a science background to a legal career, the crucial role of attention to detail, and her involvement in one of world’s biggest Bitcoin legal battles

The diverse work of a finance lawyer
From pandemic business support to advising on solar mini-grids in Lesotho, Burges Salmon associate Luke Addison reflects on his career so far

My life as a charity lawyer
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract

Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success
The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law

5 things we learnt about life as a private equity lawyer
A panel of Weil’s private equity lawyers discuss working with top-level clients, the biggest challenges they have faced in their career, and what we’re going to see in this practice area over the next 12 months

Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture
Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling