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The A&O Shearman merger from a trainee’s perspective 

A&O Shearman trainee Kush Patel discusses his first year as a trainee, the opportunities presented by the A&O Shearman merger and his advice for aspiring solicitors

Sep 6 2024 12:19pm
Clyde & Co lawyer Arina Naumova

How to successfully make the move from trainee to junior associate

Clyde & Co’s Arina Naumova reflects on her training contract and the lessons she learned along the way

Sep 4 2024 1:55pm

The life of a renewable energy lawyer at Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance senior associate Samiha Bham discusses why she qualified into energy and infrastructure, and why the industry is shifting.

Sep 2 2024 12:09pm
Carly Mather partner at Lewis Silkin

Inside the life of an employment lawyer 

Carly Mather, partner at Lewis Silkin, discusses her work, life at the firm and its rapid expansion across the North of England

Aug 29 2024 12:10pm
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Full video: How to get Qualifying Work Experience

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins law students and trainees to discuss all-things QWE

Aug 13 2024 1:36pm
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What you need to know before taking the SQE

The College of Legal Practice’s Jane Waddell discusses her move from City law to legal education, and how students should approach the SQE

Jul 24 2024 8:23am

‘Against all odds — my journey to the Bar’

Henderson Chambers' Isha Shakir talks cases, work-life balance and ‘fish and chip Fridays’

Jul 19 2024 4:20pm

What does AI really mean for aspiring lawyers? A tech expert explains

ULaw’s Patrick Grant deep dives into the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in law

Jul 15 2024 12:49pm

My journey to qualification without a training contract

Chloe Hayes, a trainee solicitor in BPP’s Social Impact Team, discusses her pioneering QWE route to becoming a solicitor

Jul 9 2024 8:50am

How to choose the right law firm for you

ULaw campus dean Sandie Gaines discusses her experience in employment law and how students can prepare for upcoming applications

Jul 1 2024 10:18am
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How the SQE is opening up new routes to qualification in publicly funded practice areas

There are few practice areas more interesting than crime, says David Green, Academic Manager and criminal law lecturer at ULaw Birmingham

Jun 26 2024 2:45pm
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Watch now: everything you need to know about SQE courses

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins future trainees to discuss the key considerations when selecting a prep course

Jun 18 2024 10:49am

The best bits from the Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2024 Virtual Vac Scheme

A handy summary of the week’s workshops and presentations

Jun 17 2024 11:28am
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‘My SQE journey as a non-law student with dyslexia’

ULaw student Freya Patten shares her experience of the SQE and her transition from a science grad to future lawyer

Jun 12 2024 6:53am
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Why high quality mock exams are the key to SQE success

QLTS explains how it’s supporting students and challenging the traditional providers

Jun 10 2024 8:20am

What you need to be doing to secure a training contract

John Watkins, Director of Employability at ULaw, talks AI in TC applications, adaptability, and excelling at virtual events

Jun 6 2024 11:36am
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My SQE2 experience

Ifeoluwa Aderibigbe, SQE student and QWE trainee at BPP, dives into her experience of the exams and why legal work experience can be the key to success

May 31 2024 8:55am

Thriving careers, vibrant culture: Why Manchester is a magnet for aspiring lawyers

Catherine Morgan, ULaw employability group manager, discusses her varied career and what aspiring Mancunian lawyers can expect from a career in the city

May 29 2024 8:42am

Meet the lawyer flying the flag for Bristol’s thriving legal scene

Simmons & Simmons' Caroline Turner-Inskip reflects on the wide-ranging benefits of building a legal career in the South West

May 23 2024 9:27am

How to get the most out of your law degree

Kelly Rowney, senior lecturer at ULaw and PhD candidate, dives into working as an academic, life in Leeds, and top tips for undergrads

May 22 2024 9:40am

From nursing to medical negligence solicitor

ULaw campus manager, Anne Robertson, discusses her varied career and her experience of moving into law from a non-law background

May 21 2024 9:17am