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Full video: The SQE assessments: how challenging are they?
BPP University Law School experts join a current SQE student to discuss the skills required to succeed

Life as a Black junior lawyer at a Magic Circle law firm
Linklaters associate Bam Thomas reflects on City law’s efforts to improve ethnic and racial diversity across its workforces

Beyond SQE: plugging the knowledge and skills gap
The University of Law's National SQE Programme Director, Jill Howell-Williams, explains how the law school adds value to prep courses

What it’s like training at a global law firm
White & Case trainee Miebi Inokoba discusses his experience which has seen him work in both London and Paris

How one law school is helping shape the next generation of lawyers
BARBRI’s head of new business and account management, Victoria Cromwell, explains how the legal education giant is leveraging its experience in US bar prep to bring success to aspiring solicitors in the UK

SQE: the surprising opportunities
Jo-Anne Pugh, Dean of BPP University Law School, looks at how the SQE is opening doors to a new wave of talent

Creating an SQE course where ‘students come first’
The City Law School Head of Department for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes, James Catchpole, breaks down the university’s approach to the new training regime

Navigating the SQE prep market — what to consider?
Your preparation should not be seen merely as a means to passing the centralised assessments, but as essential for life as a solicitor, write Nottingham Law School's Kate Mills and Jayne Dixon

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart
The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration

What should be on future lawyers’ radars
ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession

We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far
Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Full video: SQE v LPC: which route is best for me?
BPP University careers experts weigh up the options available to future solicitors

How Macfarlanes is working to make law firm careers more accessible
Macfarlanes’ early legal careers senior manager Catherine Morgan-Guest speaks about the firm’s initiatives to broaden their recruitment pool

‘A training contract is like a marriage — you need to find the right one’
Ahead of Howard Kennedy’s application deadline next month, we ask Kerry Price, a trainee at the firm, for her top application tips

Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North
Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

How I am helping prepare the next generation of lawyers
The College of Legal Practice’s module leader and supervisor Nabeala Fiaz explains how she combines her passion for law and education

Opening doors to Black lawyers: How Shearman & Sterling is building a more inclusive workforce
A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme

Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’
City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider
BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes