Tag: Students

Covington junior lawyer and Kent Uni scoop wins at Pro Bono Awards
Recognises and celebrates pro bono excellence

Rookie error doesn’t have to cost barrister his career
Bar disciplinary shows mercy

A cautionary email tale for trainees
Law firm’s dismissal of trainee solicitor who forwarded client comms to private email address upheld

‘Your journey to partnership starts on day one as a trainee’
Baker McKenzie’s Hannah Luqmani talks career progression, client relationships and walking on chocolate

‘Should I apply for pupillage in London or the regions?’
Budding barrister needs help

The Grinch-like tendencies of law students
The countdown to Christmas begins…

Making the most of opportunities as a training contract hopeful
ULaw Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp offers his top careers advice

The skills students need to succeed this training contract application season
Reed Smith graduate recruitment manager Rebecca Schrod on being methodical, proactive and self-reflective

SQE2: Pass rate climbs slightly to 79%
Over 1,000 students sat latest assessment

Nigeria-qualified lawyer clinches SQE scholarship for his vision of the 21st century solicitor
Noble Iheanacho secures a 50% discount on BARBRI’s SQE1 Prep course

If law modules were Star Wars films
May the force (majeure) be with you…

Call to the bar: Which Inn has the best boozer?
Ranked by future pupil barrister

My experience as a Black junior lawyer in the City
Ropes & Gray’s Kwasi Yeboah on training at a US law firm and how the profession can become more inclusive

Junior lawyers: ‘know your priorities and non-negotiables’
HSF corporate associate Yusra Jafar discusses cross-border work, staying balanced and applications advice

Commercial awareness: What is it and how to get it?
Good lawyers are the ones who truly understand their clients

Applying for training contracts? Be sure to bring your ‘genuine self’ to interviews
DWF’s Paul Maddock reflects on his career and how the profession is becoming more inclusive

Law Society publishes guidance to support disabled aspiring lawyers
Online materials, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and more