Tag: Students

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‘This is a nightmare’: Aspiring lawyers face lengthy wait to secure SQE exam slots
Over three hours for some

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

Regulator tweaks SQE1 marking method
Introduces ‘scaled scoring’ similar to New York Bar

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

If law modules were your favourite apps
Christianah Omobosola Babajide looks at the surprising similarities

Clifford Chance to teach drill rappers contract law as part of new charity tie-up
'First-of-its-kind' project

Why I chose to train at a US law firm in London
Morrison Foerster associate Carlotta Pregnolato reflects on her journey from trainee to NQ associate

10 top tips for law student freshers
Oxford grad Rhys Duncan gives guidance to new would-be lawyers

The lowdown on life at a leading US law firm in London
Willkie partner Jennifer Tait speaks about life in the capital markets group

Worst clubbers? Law students, says door supervisor in viral TikTok
'You're breaking the law not letting me into the club tonight...'

From Battersea Power Station to the Chinese Embassy – the varied life of a global real estate lawyer
Taylor Wessing partner Leona Ahmed discusses her life at the firm

Which practice areas offer the best work-life balance?
Readers' insights required

Meet the #Dayinthelife TikTokin’ lawyers
Legal profession 🤝 social media trend

Going green and the opportunities for lawyers
NRF Counsel Amy Armitage discusses the energy sector developments that aspiring solicitors should be tracking

Law prof sparks debate over class ‘cold calling’
Selecting students at random to answer questions — good or bad thing?

My journey to become an investment management lawyer
Macfarlanes associate Tiffany Cox discusses her move into law and her work in the firm's ESG working group

How to build a career as a property lawyer
Bates Wells’ partner Karli Hiscock looks at the opportunities and challenges facing the real estate sector

Competition chronicles: Microsoft vs The CMA and FTC
Exeter Uni law student Dara Adefemi explores the complexities of competition law

TLT launches in Birmingham
TC and apprenticeship plans as new office grows

53% of students pass latest SQE1
Up slightly on previous sitting