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5 things non-law students should know to break into the legal sector

Law training experts from BPP, Bird & Bird and Dentons demystify the new pathway to qualification under the SQE

Mar 11 2022 11:37am

How to make it as a legal tech lawyer

Experts from magic circle firms share their career journeys and advice to students interested in pursuing similar paths

Mar 2 2022 12:23pm

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in the South East

Chris Howard, senior tutor at The University of Law and former City lawyer, on what London and the South East has to offer students

Feb 28 2022 2:00pm
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Full video: Funding the SQE

BPP Law School experts join current students and future trainees to discuss the different funding options on offer

Feb 25 2022 12:04pm

From teacher to lawyer and the transferable skills I learnt along the way

Nicola Walker, campus manager for The University of Law in Liverpool and Chester, reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available to aspiring lawyers in the North

Feb 23 2022 10:36am

How I built a career as a construction lawyer

From infrastructure projects to offshore windfarms, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Michelle Essen explains why there’s more to the job than just bricks and building sites

Feb 16 2022 10:53am

5 things aspiring lawyers need to know about the Irish legal market

Law firm partners and a legal education expert discuss Ireland’s position as a global hub in the post-Brexit economy and the opportunities arising for lawyers and students alike

Feb 14 2022 12:44pm

The opportunities Ireland has to offer future solicitors

Chris Jorgenson, BARBRI’s senior director of institutional partnerships, discusses the benefits of dual qualification for those seeking a training contract in Ireland’s thriving legal market

Feb 8 2022 12:05pm
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How to fund your SQE

Legal Cheek Careers caught up with BPP’s Jonny Hurst to discuss the options available to students

Jan 24 2022 11:54am

6 top tips for securing pupillage

Gatehouse Chambers’ Jasmine Murphy shares her advice for aspiring pupils

Jan 21 2022 1:19pm

Why I rejected a magic circle TC offer to pursue a career at the bar

Henderson Chambers’ Beatrice Graham reflects on her career journey while offering advice to aspiring barristers aiming to secure pupillage

Jan 17 2022 12:08pm

Training and development: a tax lawyer’s experience

Travers Smith’s Sivanti Devakumar shares her career story and how high-quality work combined with the firm’s collaborative culture and supportive training environment is what made her join and stay

Jan 10 2022 11:51am
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Full video: What does qualifying work experience mean for students hoping to secure training contracts under the new SQE regime?

Experts from BPP University Law School, Dentons, Foot Anstey and Knights plc discuss the varying approaches to QWE

Jan 6 2022 2:32pm

From paralegal to lawyer at a listed law firm

Gateley senior associate Zum Mohammed shares her career journey

Dec 31 2021 9:33am

What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter 2021 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Lawyers share insights into practice areas including ESG, finance, legal tech, gaming and media law

Dec 23 2021 12:52pm

5 tips on how to excel during a virtual vacation scheme

ULaw’s deputy vice chancellor (law) Peter Crisp shares advice with readers hoping to stand out in the increasingly virtual recruitment process

Dec 9 2021 2:41pm
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7 things students should know about ‘qualifying work experience’

BPP’s Jonny Hurst explains the nuts and bolts of the new training regime

Dec 8 2021 12:06pm
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Full video: Should I do the LPC or SQE?

Experts from BPP University Law School, Kennedys, Shakespeare Martineau and TLT debate the key question on students’ minds

Dec 7 2021 4:40pm

My journey from STEM grad to lawyer

Bristows associate Erik Müürsepp shares his career journey and advice to students, ahead of his appearance at tomorrow's virtual careers event

Nov 29 2021 4:22pm

What the City of London has to offer trainee solicitors

Lawyers and legal careers experts consider how aspiring solicitors can find success in the capital

Nov 23 2021 12:47pm

The role energy lawyers play in the push towards a greener planet

Paul Dight, Addleshaw Goddard energy and utilities partner, discusses his work at the firm and why it’s great to be at the forefront of change

Nov 22 2021 11:01am