Tag: Students

The SQE: one year on
SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come

Clifford Chance launches mentorship programme for aspiring lawyers in Singapore
Six-month support scheme for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds

BARBRI expands diversity funding project with legal aid and commercial law partnerships
SQE prep discounts for Young Legal Aid Lawyers and STRIVE members

Academy launched to help underrepresented wannabe barristers secure pupillage
Training, workshops, internships and more, courtesy of charity Bridging the Bar

Scottish training contracts set to hit record high
On track to surpass 2021 record of 744

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in Leeds
A panel of solicitors and legal education experts come together to explore the opportunities for aspiring lawyers in the legal hub of the North

Birmingham lawyers share their secrets to success
A panel of experts answer questions and give advice on networking, work experience, choosing the right firm, quality of work, the SQE and more

Fieldfisher launches training contracts in Belfast
First two rookie spots already filled

Kaplan confirms refunds following SQE cancellations
Last month's 'IT issue' left some students unable to sit first assessments

Shoosmiths and ULaw join forces to offer pro bono support to businesses and charities
Monthly clinics staffed by trainees and students

BCLP increases maintenance grants and vac scheme pay — also scraps grade requirements
Boosts in response to rising living costs

Kaplan offers new SQE assessment dates after ‘IT issue’ forced cancellations
First one next week

TikToking future magic circle trainee documents life as ‘British uni version of Elle Woods’
Lucy has amassed nearly 40k followers

Bakers bumps TC numbers from 33 to 40
Follows similar move by Travers

Metro Bank picks BARBRI to put future in-house lawyers through the SQE
Trainees will split their time studying and gaining QWE

Students unable to sit SQE exam after London test centre suffers ‘IT issue’
Aspiring lawyers report waiting hours before being told to go home

Travers Smith boosts trainee numbers by a third
From 30 TCs to a maximum of 40

5 important points to remember about the SQE
Speakers from The College of Legal Practice, Acuity Law and Shoosmiths came together to discuss how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is offering future lawyers greater flexibility

Applications now open for The Legal Cheek Campus Ambassador Programme 2022-2023
Apply now to represent us at your uni!

Bar exams: Research highlights attainment gap between white and ethnic minority wannabe barristers
As Oxbridge grads clean up across the board