Tag: Students

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

How aspiring solicitors can create their own ‘bespoke training contract’
Accutrainee founder Susan Cooper shares how the firm's flexible TC model is creating a wealth of opportunities for graduates

Mishcon strikes SQE training deal with ULaw
Follows similar moves by Clifford Chance, Taylor Wessing and White & Case

Battle of the gowns: Ede & Ravenscroft sees off competition claim
Legal attire specialist did not abuse dominant market position, tribunal finds

How to be a human rights lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers speaks to barrister turned ULaw human rights and education academic, Niall Carlin, about how to get a foot into this highly competitive and challenging, but extremely rewarding, world

Highlights from The Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Top lawyers and industry experts gave valuable, up-to-the-minute advice on a range of commercial law topics

Full video: How the SQE can help create a more diverse legal profession
Lawyers and legal education experts join double Paralympian and solicitor apprentice Amy Marren to discuss how the new assessment will open the door to untapped talent

Bye bye, BCAT: Bar aptitude test to be ditched this month
No longer effective 'filter', says BSB

ULaw to offer LPC and LLM at Southampton Law School
New options, including masters, delivered from Russell Group uni’s campus

Hill Dickinson to offer TCs in the Toon
Move follows office launch in Newcastle

How aspiring lawyers can make QWE work for them
Speakers from Flex Legal, Accutrainee and Reed Smith joined a legal education expert from BARBRI to discuss how qualifying work experience is presenting a new and exciting pathway into the profession

The changing legal landscape: How will it affect aspiring lawyers?
Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Law, Professor Peter Crisp, looks at some of the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession, ahead of next week’s Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme

Top commercial chambers join forces to launch new social mobility mentoring scheme
One-on-one guidance, application workshops and more, with applications now open

What is commercial awareness and how do you show law firms you’ve got it?
ULaw London Moorgate campus dean Caroline Carter demystifies the popular buzz phrase as she offers words of encouragement for the next generation of lawyers

Pups, legal celebs and stylish merch: The London Legal Walk in photos
Lawyers don trainers for pro bono causes

Applications now open for Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair
Leading chambers and law schools return on 8 October for UK’s biggest bar careers event