Tag: Careers

Kerry Smith

How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert

A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law

Sep 27 2024 9:55am

What does ESG mean for disputes lawyers?

Carla Lewis, senior associate in arbitration, economic sanctions and public international law at Clifford Chance, reveals how the growing awareness of environment, social and governance principles (ESG) is changing her work as a disputes lawyer

Sep 7 2022 9:09am

Why you should do your training contract in the North West

Carol Draycott, dean of ULaw’s Liverpool and Chester campuses, discusses the thriving North West legal scene and the opportunities for aspiring lawyers, ahead of tomorrow's virtual event

Jun 7 2021 12:56pm

City lawyers share careers and commercial awareness advice

Lawyers from the London offices of Baker McKenzie, BCLP and Norton Rose Fulbright join a magic circle lawyer turned legal education specialist to discuss the key themes so far this year

Mar 31 2021 2:44pm

What to consider when pursuing a legal career in the North

Lawyers based in Manchester and Newcastle joined an expert in legal education from Leeds for an evening of careers advice

Mar 18 2021 2:50pm

My unconventional journey into law

A former chef, retail assistant and army officer explain how they made their way to Addleshaw Goddard

Dec 17 2020 1:55pm

Revealed: The non-law careers law students are considering

Legal Cheek exclusive research shows most want to work in business, consulting and management or the public sector upon graduating

Aug 25 2020 9:00am

The Legal Cheek Podcast: Why failure is just a form of feedback

We sit down with private equity partner Richard Youle ?

Jun 10 2020 11:22am

Dublin’s future as a global legal hub

BARBRI’s Chris Jorgenson sets out his vision for Ireland’s rapidly expanding legal market

Feb 17 2020 2:32pm

Event: What the Northern Powerhouse means for the next generation of lawyers

Commercial Awareness Question Time comes to Newcastle

Jan 20 2017 11:54am

Life at the law centre — A trainee’s perspective

A Q&A with Laura Williams, trainee at South West London Law Centres

Sep 16 2016 2:24pm

The Definitive Way To Decide Whether You Should Become A Barrister Or A Solicitor

Last week Eddie Stobart Lorries’ newly-formed legal arm caused controversy by claiming that solicitors are...

Jan 14 2013 12:41pm

Lord McAlpine’s Solicitor Warns Wannabes Off Career In Law

We picked up today’s The Times interview (£) with Lord McAlpine’s solicitor, Andrew Reid, in...

Dec 13 2012 1:12pm

‘So Why Be A Lawyer? There Are Many Bad Reasons…’

Ed note: This is the sixth in a series of posts where leading members of...

Nov 30 2012 3:19pm

Leap To The Other Side: Camden New Journal Music Editor On How She’s Juggling Journalism And Law

For the past two years I have been leading a double life – part music...

Aug 21 2012 1:47pm