Legal Cheek Careers

Aaron Cole, senior associate at Ashurst, discusses moving from New Zealand, life as a digital-age IP lawyer, and exploring quaint English towns

A&O Shearman trainee Kush Patel discusses his first year as a trainee, the opportunities presented by the A&O Shearman merger and his advice for aspiring solicitors

Clyde & Co’s Arina Naumova reflects on her training contract and the lessons she learned along the way

Clifford Chance senior associate Samiha Bham discusses why she qualified into energy and infrastructure, and why the industry is shifting.

Carly Mather, partner at Lewis Silkin, discusses her work, life at the firm and its rapid expansion across the North of England

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins law students and trainees to discuss all-things QWE

The College of Legal Practice’s Jane Waddell discusses her move from City law to legal education, and how students should approach the SQE

Henderson Chambers' Isha Shakir talks cases, work-life balance and ‘fish and chip Fridays’

ULaw’s Patrick Grant deep dives into the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in law

Chloe Hayes, a trainee solicitor in BPP’s Social Impact Team, discusses her pioneering QWE route to becoming a solicitor

ULaw campus dean Sandie Gaines discusses her experience in employment law and how students can prepare for upcoming applications

There are few practice areas more interesting than crime, says David Green, Academic Manager and criminal law lecturer at ULaw Birmingham

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins future trainees to discuss the key considerations when selecting a prep course

A handy summary of the week’s workshops and presentations

ULaw student Freya Patten shares her experience of the SQE and her transition from a science grad to future lawyer

QLTS explains how it’s supporting students and challenging the traditional providers

John Watkins, Director of Employability at ULaw, talks AI in TC applications, adaptability, and excelling at virtual events

Ifeoluwa Aderibigbe, SQE student and QWE trainee at BPP, dives into her experience of the exams and why legal work experience can be the key to success

Catherine Morgan, ULaw employability group manager, discusses her varied career and what aspiring Mancunian lawyers can expect from a career in the city

Simmons & Simmons' Caroline Turner-Inskip reflects on the wide-ranging benefits of building a legal career in the South West

Kelly Rowney, senior lecturer at ULaw and PhD candidate, dives into working as an academic, life in Leeds, and top tips for undergrads