Tag: Students

Why Bristol could be the perfect place to start your legal career

Amanda Crutchley, head of pro bono at ULaw, shares her insights on life in criminal defence and the power of pro bono for aspiring lawyers

Mar 11 2025 8:34am

Trump targets vac schemes with new executive order 

US President attacks BigLaw diversity initiatives as 'discriminatory'

Mar 10 2025 9:04am
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City of London at sunset

Gibson Dunn to boost London trainee numbers by 50%

10 to 15 from September 2027

Mar 10 2025 7:53am

The power of pro bono: Gaining skills and standing out in law 

James Mannouch, ULaw pro bono coordinator and Liverpool Law Society president, shares insights on breaking into law, pro bono's value, and practical experience

Mar 6 2025 9:05am

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister

Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Feb 24 2025 3:20pm
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SQE2 pass rate reaches record 81%

1,026 candidates

Feb 21 2025 12:01pm
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Barrister's wig and gown

Lessons learned from life at the bar

Susan Starr, ULaw campus manager and former barrister, shares insights on transitioning to teaching, developing litigation skills, and preparing students for a changing legal landscape

Feb 21 2025 9:55am

‘Should I work as a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?’

Tough choice for soon-to-be law graduate

Feb 21 2025 8:52am
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How to become a lawyer without the law firm

BARBRI business development director Emma Cavendish discusses qualifying in-house, developing commercial awareness and her advice for aspiring in-house lawyers

Feb 20 2025 1:49pm
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Win an SQE scholarship! Vlog on why emotional intelligence matters for lawyers

Half price SQE courtesy of BARBRI

Feb 19 2025 7:34am

Legally Blonde prequel officially casts the new Elle Woods

Law & Order's Lexi Minetree cast as lead

Feb 18 2025 9:09am
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To blame or not to blame: modern divorce

Final year law student, Sophia Ramos, analyses the landscape of family law following the introduction of no fault divorce

Feb 18 2025 9:08am
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From apprentice to City associate via the SQE

BCLP’s Bradley Fisher shares his experience

Feb 14 2025 9:23am
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Tackling the SQE as a mature student and career-changer

BPP student Samantha Howlett discusses her finding the right firm, balancing apprenticeship and parenthood, and her insider advice for acing SQE1

Feb 10 2025 9:53am

Legal industry among worst offenders for unpaid internships, study finds

Many grads relying on ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’

Feb 7 2025 10:05am
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Inns of Court College of Advocacy students face ‘lottery’ over bar course progression amid record enrolments

Exclusive: Offers fee discounts and perks for those willing to defer

Feb 6 2025 12:59pm
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The journey to a TC as told by Michael Scott

'That's what she said'

Feb 6 2025 7:48am
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SRA cites ‘unexpected’ data issues for delay in releasing SQE provider pass rates

Originally set for release in late 2023

Feb 6 2025 7:47am
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