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‘It’s virtually impossible to reach the top of City firms without straight hair’

Is black hair and professionalism an oxymoron? An aspiring lawyer looks at the research

Apr 10 2018 9:12am

Low grades caused by health problems, what will law firms think?

I'm back on track now but worried the damage has already been done

Dec 19 2016 11:19am

I did a BTEC instead of A-levels — can I still get a training contract?

One aspiring lawyer harbours concerns that a lack of A-Levels will hinder his legal career

Nov 22 2016 10:41am

Do I stand a better chance of getting a training contract if I look like Kim Kardashian?

I won’t fit in if the legal profession is that superficial

Nov 1 2016 10:27am

Are my plans for securing a training contract too cheeky for the legal profession?

Unacceptable brashness or praiseworthy initiative?

Oct 19 2016 11:44am

I have a learning difficulty and am gay – will I succeed at the bar?

The legal profession and its true approach to diversity

Oct 7 2016 10:58am

Was I wrong to accept my legal assistant role?

Maybe I should've headed straight for a training contract

Sep 13 2016 12:37pm

To weave or not to weave that is the question

I can’t afford a new weave but my natural hair may be too much

Sep 7 2016 11:21am

Do my (unspectacular) first year results matter?

If so, how do I sweep my low 2.1 under the carpet?

Jul 13 2016 10:01am

I suffer from depression: should I even bother to apply for vac schemes?

Please don't tear me apart for asking

Jun 1 2016 10:08am

‘I want to be a lawyer — but not a corporate lawyer: is there hope for me?’

The message from law fairs is that it's City law or bust

Nov 24 2015 10:36am

Is regional experience valued by City law firms?

Stick to the regions, or take a chance on London...

Nov 13 2015 10:45am

Is doing a masters worth the cash?

Avoid the real world for another year -- and impress law firms in the process. Or maybe not...

Nov 6 2015 11:18am

WHAT’S DRIVING YOU, LOVE OR FEAR?

Follow @AlexAldridgeUK Don’t pursue a career on the basis of what will sound good at...

Nov 21 2011 10:21am

TAMING SEX-CRAZED MALE LAWYERS: A GUIDE

Follow @debbiematthews1 Forget complicated legal conundrums, the real problem in law firms is the men,...

Nov 2 2011 10:32am