Tag: Advice
The law student’s guide to balancing a side job
Southampton Uni's Maddy Nicholl shares her top tips
How aspiring lawyers can become networking pros
ULaw London Moorgate Dean Aruna Verma talks smooth networking, tailoring firm applications and dealing with rejection
Wanting to convert a vac scheme to a training contract? Here’s what you need to know
ULaw Campus Dean Aruna Verma discusses transferable skills and commercial awareness hot topics
From Magic Circle lawyer to law school campus dean
Sarah Pooley talks about her move into education, MC lawyering and hot career tips for trainee hopefuls
Exploring the wealth of possibilities for aspiring lawyers in the North
Dean of ULaw in the North, Matthew Tomlinson offers his careers advice for trainee hopefuls
How to stand out this TC application season
ULaw Campus Dean Zoe King offers her advice on tackling applications, commercial awareness and interviews
Top tips for vac scheme applications
ULaw's John McKeown talks writing concisely, assessment centres and handling rejection
5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls
How to survive the law conversion course as a career changer
PGDL graduate and future pupil barrister Charlotte Tosti shares ten pointers with readers
‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’
Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown
Law firm grad rec partners share advice with incoming vac schemers
Those in the know tell us what students can do to stand out
Trainee qualification season: what to think about when switching firms
City lawyer Sana Shafi shares advice with final seat trainees nearing the end of their training contracts
How to turn your summer vac scheme into a training contract
As many aspiring lawyers embark on the final step before obtaining a TC this summer, Legal Cheek's future trainees offer their tips to put yourself in the best position
Muslim lawyers share advice this Ramadan
Fasting from dawn until dusk comes with a unique set of challenges -- we speak to four practising Muslim lawyers for their tips to those observing the Holy Month
Legal Cheek future trainees share training contract interview tips
As application season closes we help aspiring lawyers ace the next step of the process
What to expect when you start out as a lawyer
From difficult clients to billing targets and ‘the sometimes mind-numbing drudgery that can be part of a legal career’, former City partner Nicky Richmond shares advice with readers
5 tips to secure pupillage
Gatehouse barrister and pupillage committee member Clare Anslow offers advice for those interested in a career at the bar
Why law students shouldn’t be discouraged by anti-lawyer rhetoric
Top solicitors and barristers provide words of encouragement for aspiring lawyers
How TikTok is helping lawyers land new clients
The app isn't just face filters and viral dance trends, explains magic circle associate turned tech founder Richard Mabey
Legal Cheek’s training contract and study advice video series
We've shared ours and now we want YOU to feature your advice on Instagram
How I passed the first SQE
Aspiring solicitor Geoffrey Janes scored top marks for SQE1 and shares six practical tips to help you do the same