Tag: lccareers

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

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

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

Full video: Funding the SQE
BPP Law School experts join current students and future trainees to discuss the different funding options on offer

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

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

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

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

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

6 top tips for securing pupillage
Gatehouse Chambers’ Jasmine Murphy shares her advice for aspiring pupils

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

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

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

From paralegal to lawyer at a listed law firm
Gateley senior associate Zum Mohammed shares her career journey

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

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

7 things students should know about ‘qualifying work experience’
BPP’s Jonny Hurst explains the nuts and bolts of the new training regime

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

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

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

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