Tag: Students

New solicitor super-exam to be ‘substantially cheaper’ than LPC

Exclusive: Cost of law school set to plunge, but concerns about "dumbing down" persist

Nov 28 2016 9:03am

Warwick Law Soc takes on the ‘Mannequin Challenge’

Russell Group law school gets in on latest social media trend

Nov 25 2016 11:58am

CMS offers future trainees cash to defer training contracts for 12 months

Exclusive: Firm to fund gap years as fallout from three-way merger with Nabarro and Olswang hits

Nov 24 2016 8:51am

7 advantages of starting the LPC in January rather than September

Taking the less travelled route can be a smart move

Nov 23 2016 10:32am

I did a BTEC instead of A-levels — can I still get a training contract?

One aspiring lawyer harbours concerns that a lack of A-Levels will hinder his legal career

Nov 22 2016 10:41am

Event: Beyond the Bar — the evolution of solicitor-advocates in global law firms

Commercial Awareness Question Time with Herbert Smith Freehills

Nov 21 2016 2:25pm

City University students vote to ban tabloids on campus in show of solidarity with Brexit judges

We’re guessing the GDL, LPC, BPTC and LLB cohorts weren’t big readers, but still…

Nov 18 2016 4:15pm

The Pinsent Masons solicitor who’s giving back as a school governor

Bilal Mohammad wants to help more people like him into the legal profession

Nov 18 2016 2:01pm

Clifford Chance in chocolate fountain fiasco

Magic circle firm's guests "splattered" after fire exit blunder

Nov 18 2016 8:58am

Gove: make it harder to get onto the BPTC

Possible pro bono "levy" on City firms also gets a mention

Nov 17 2016 11:40am

Why the show will go on for international corporate lawyers

Take the world economy doom-mongers with a pinch of salt, urges Ashurst partner Nick Cheshire, this could actually be a good time to be entering the profession

Nov 17 2016 10:47am

The barrister custom of refusing to shake hands is still a thing

It can make social interactions rather awkward

Nov 16 2016 1:51pm

Will doing a PhD spell the end of my career in private practice?

Newly qualified solicitor questions a return to education

Nov 16 2016 11:01am

University of Law forced to pull advert claiming young lawyers can earn ‘£54,000 a year after five years’

Advertising Standards Authority branded the statement “misleading”

Nov 16 2016 10:07am

City law diversity scheme brings teachers on board in bid to get closer to students

Work experience initiative PRIME -- which is backed by 80 top firms -- wants more ongoing contact with alumni

Nov 15 2016 10:28am

‘I wonder why I am spending £9,000’: A growing grievance in university law schools

Are law degrees worth the money? Legal Cheek hears from some discontented students

Nov 15 2016 8:56am

Students who bagged a law school scholarship explain how it opened up the legal profession for them

“A lot of people don't apply for the scholarships because they think they won't be successful”

Nov 14 2016 1:51pm

Fancy a three-course lunch with City firm partners? Fundraising challenge has some awesome prizes

Rallying call to wannabe lawyers as National Pro Bono Week draws to a close

Nov 10 2016 12:14pm

From trainee solicitor to pro bono manager

Becca Naylor’s passion for human rights has led her to a dream job with Reed Smith

Nov 8 2016 1:31pm