Tag: lccareers

Gain the edge: Top tips to secure a training contract

ULaw Director of Employability talks career change, pro bono opportunities and building resilience

Nov 6 2023 9:52am

Why ‘people awareness’ is just as important as commercial awareness when it comes to being an employment lawyer

Irwin Mitchell's Padma Tadi-Booth talks key skills and flexible working

Nov 3 2023 9:33am

‘Don’t underestimate open-mindedness when it comes to securing a training contract’

ULaw Campus Dean Matthew Tomlinson offers his insights into the Leeds legal market

Nov 2 2023 12:19pm

One employment lawyer explains how a love of puzzles makes his job feel more like a hobby

Squire Patton Boggs partner Bryn Doyle talks law and a passion for problem-solving

Nov 1 2023 8:45am

Fast-paced work, lots of responsibility and unwavering support — one global law firm’s approach to solicitor training

Mayer Brown associate Charlotte Tarr on how she trained and qualified while managing a cancer diagnosis 

Oct 31 2023 10:06am

How one leading US law firm is supporting its LGBTQ+ lawyers

Ropes & Gray counsel Alexandru shares his experience

Oct 30 2023 11:46am

UK law firms declare ambitious net zero commitments

Competition announced for law firm employees to win chance to build sustainability skills with top training course

Oct 27 2023 11:22am

How to stand out this TC application season

ULaw Campus Dean Zoe King offers her advice on tackling applications, commercial awareness and interviews

Oct 26 2023 9:27am

‘London’s skyscrapers inspired me to become a real estate lawyer’

BCLP's Daniel Burnand talks office space and what ESG means for his clients

Oct 20 2023 12:19pm

The varied and international work of a Glasgow-based tax lawyer

Dentons partner Lorna McCaa discusses her work and the perks of working in Scotland

Oct 18 2023 12:54pm

How I help clients navigate the world of AI

Bird & Bird senior associate Will Bryson discusses his work in the firm’s tech transactions team

Oct 17 2023 8:48am

Top tips for vac scheme applications

ULaw's John McKeown talks writing concisely, assessment centres and handling rejection

Oct 16 2023 1:33pm

Meet the Magic Circle lawyer working at the cutting edge of the tech sector

Linklaters associate Charlotte Beardsworth reflects on her career so far

Oct 13 2023 9:31am

My journey from paralegal to lawtech expert

Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation manager reflects on his path into law and what AI means for lawyers

Oct 12 2023 9:48am

From chemistry graduate to IP lawyer

Bristows’ Ellen Lambrix talks life sciences, STEM skills and secondments

Oct 11 2023 9:56am

Insights into the Birmingham legal market and how to go about building QWE

Clare Stapleton, Employability Group Manager at ULaw Birmingham talks networking tips, common application pitfalls and demonstrating commercial awareness

Oct 10 2023 10:59am
careers SQE Hub

‘I studied law for the first time when preparing for the SQE – and I wouldn’t change a thing’

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with US law firm trainee Ellen Swarbrick to talk SQE, career change and TCs

Oct 9 2023 11:17am
careers SQE Hub

‘I was one of the first solicitor apprentices to qualify through the SQE – here’s what I learnt’

Fletchers Solicitors’ Joshua Whittam on his journey from school leaver to lawyer

Oct 6 2023 10:31am

A junior lawyer talks career change and expanding access to the profession

Mills & Reeve associate Louis Geary-Smith reflects on his move form marketing to law

Oct 5 2023 9:42am

A newly qualified lawyer on six-seat training contracts and why communication is key

Burges Salmon’s Liam Edwards discusses his varied work in the firm’s projects department

Oct 4 2023 8:39am

An employment partner offers her views on hybrid working, AI and career breaks

Osborne Clarke’s Olivia Sinfield reflects on her work and why raising a family has made her a better lawyer

Oct 3 2023 9:48am