Tag: Students

Bar course provider pass rates vary from 93% to just 22%, new report shows

More than half fail to score above 50%

Mar 9 2023 8:36am
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Apprenticeship specialist creates new pathway for part-qualified aspiring solicitors

Damar Training says tie-up with BARBRI 'significantly widens access' to TC alternative

Mar 7 2023 11:39am

Legal Twitter reveals its craziest law firm merch

NRF ping pong balls? Or perhaps an Irwin Mitchell unicorn?

Mar 6 2023 11:33am
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Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North

Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

Feb 27 2023 10:34am

City Law School grad uses GDL knowledge to fight former employer

Samantha Savory secures victory in employment tribunal

Feb 27 2023 9:21am
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Manchester Met launches SQE masters with College of Legal Practice tie-up

Two new LLM options through new combination

Feb 22 2023 12:14pm

Opening doors to Black lawyers: How Shearman & Sterling is building a more inclusive workforce

A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme

Feb 21 2023 3:19pm

Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts

From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers

Feb 20 2023 2:00pm

Kim Kardashian gives fans law school update

'New subjects Let's Go!'

Feb 20 2023 11:07am
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‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’

City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Feb 16 2023 10:16am

9 heart-breaking moments as a law student

It’s not all chocolates and roses on Valentine's Day; especially for aspiring lawyers

Feb 14 2023 8:52am
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Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider

BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes

Feb 9 2023 2:52pm

Life as a lawyer in a countercyclical practice area

Womble Bond Dickinson restructuring and insolvency lawyers explain what the economic downturn means for their clients

Feb 8 2023 4:03pm

The best Legal Cheek Journal contributions of the year

We look back at the top submissions of 2022-23

Feb 8 2023 11:33am