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Forging a career as a City lawyer

The University of Law academic manager Nicole Kalli discusses what it is like to work and study in London

Jun 30 2023 11:07am

‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’

Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown

Jun 29 2023 12:18pm
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SQE: a future trainee’s perspective

Callum Martin shares his tips whilst studying BPP’s SQE-LLM course

Jun 27 2023 2:30pm

A day-by-day account of a virtual summer vacation scheme

Lawyers and industry experts share insights on a range of commercial law topics

Jun 26 2023 4:20pm

Chasing a training contract? Here are four hot topics you need to know about

From ChatGPT to the SQE, ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the major talking points among aspiring lawyers

Jun 16 2023 12:51pm

Nottingham’s legal market has ‘something for everyone’

Clare Newton, lecturer at ULaw Nottingham, shares her view on the changing legal market and life as a solicitor

Jun 9 2023 11:17am

Future trainees share their law school experiences

ULaw students due to start their training contracts offer advice on how to navigate the SQE and LPC, alongside a careers expert

Jun 8 2023 1:44pm
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Full video: QWE: the truth, the myths and the plan

Experts from BPP, TLT and Accutrainee come together to shed light on Qualifying Work Experience

Jun 6 2023 10:27am

The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene

Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West

May 24 2023 12:03pm
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‘I used to be a law firm partner — now I’m helping students pass the SQE’

Jane Waddell, The College of Legal Practice's Head of Curriculum Design and Development, shares her perspective on the SQE

May 23 2023 10:30am

How to build your legal career with a bespoke LLM

Birmingham Law School’s Dr Henok Asmelash and Elizabeth Przychodzki discuss how the uni’s new masters programme enables aspiring lawyers to tailor their learning to meet their passions and interests

May 22 2023 10:02am

‘I swapped nursing for law after reading Donoghue v Stevenson’

Anne Robertson reflects on her journey from nurse to solicitor, and now Undergraduate Programme and Student Lead at The University of Law's Leeds campus

May 10 2023 11:20am

‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’

Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series

May 9 2023 11:06am
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How tech is changing legal research

Stephanie Lawrence, Product Manager at LexisNexis UK, speaks about AI and how it helps her team create more user-friendly tools for lawyers and law students

May 5 2023 11:05am

A former law firm recruiter explains how to secure a training contract

Ellen Marsh, now careers manager at ULaw Bristol, offers students her advice

May 4 2023 12:17pm
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‘Pro bono experience can be an absolute game changer for a student’s career’

BPP University Law School Joint Head of Pro Bono Emma Blackstone speaks on some of the benefits of undertaking free legal work

May 3 2023 12:49pm
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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

May 2 2023 10:53am

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

Apr 28 2023 2:31pm
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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

Apr 27 2023 10:28am

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

Apr 26 2023 2:11pm
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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

Apr 25 2023 12:06pm