Tag: Students

My life as a charity lawyer
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract

Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success
The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law

SQE1 pass rate drops to just 44%
Lowest success rate so far

5 things we learnt about life as a private equity lawyer
A panel of Weil’s private equity lawyers discuss working with top-level clients, the biggest challenges they have faced in their career, and what we’re going to see in this practice area over the next 12 months

Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture
Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling

How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert
A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law

A top tutor’s advice for students anxious about the SQE
BARBRI’s Emily Allen discusses the perks of flexible learning, the importance of downtime and the challenges of exam prep

Mastering AI: Meet the lawyers redefining tech in law
Osborne Clarke associates Tom Sharpe and Thomas Stables discuss the transformative role of AI in reshaping legal practices, offering insights into their specialised approaches and the evolving landscape of technology law

Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’
Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette

7 top tips for law student freshers
Advice from across the Legal Cheek team

Paul Weiss to provide every vac schemer free accommodation, travel and even a new suit
£250 to spend on your work experience wardrobe

Classic case law through the eyes of Gen Z
'This girl is just vibing at the café, drinking her ginger beer, right?'

Inside the world of a finance lawyer at a leading US firm’s London office
Willkie partner Komal Raina shares her career journey, insights into 2025 market trends and the career advice she thinks everyone should hear

Meet the Magic Circle space sector lawyer
Linklaters counsel Tom Capon discusses the rapid growth of the space industry, sustainability, and the advantages of having a broad career

City Uni law student faces jail after targeting Arsenal star Bukayo Saka with racist abuse
'Deeply unpleasant offence', says judge

Why life as a planning lawyer is worlds apart from learning land law
Al Watson, Taylor Wessing’s head of UK planning and environment, discusses data centre real estate, early morning starts and how to plan for the future

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Working in debt capital markets, insights from an associate
Hogan Lovells' associate Kaushik Karunakaran shares his career journey, insights into this key area of finance and the importance of a supportive firm culture

Inside one Magic Circle firm’s push for diversity and inclusion
Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan discusses her career path, shares insights into life as a disputes lawyer, and explains how the firm is integrating D&I

Why intellectual property law is the ideal path for science-minded aspiring lawyers
Aaron Cole, senior associate at Ashurst, discusses moving from New Zealand, life as a digital-age IP lawyer, and exploring quaint English towns

The A&O Shearman merger from a trainee’s perspective
A&O Shearman trainee Kush Patel discusses his first year as a trainee, the opportunities presented by the A&O Shearman merger and his advice for aspiring solicitors