Tag: Students

Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons

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

Oct 4 2024 8:58am
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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

Oct 3 2024 9:58am
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SQE1 pass rate drops to just 44%

Lowest success rate so far

Oct 2 2024 10:58am
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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

Oct 2 2024 8:47am
Kate Watkins solicitor Mills & Reeve

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

Oct 1 2024 11:10am
Kerry Smith

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

Sep 27 2024 9:55am
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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

Sep 25 2024 8:45am

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

Sep 24 2024 10:25am
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Aspiring solicitor claims training contract rejection over ‘political views’

Reddit post spotlights vac scheme etiquette

Sep 24 2024 8:50am
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7 top tips for law student freshers

Advice from across the Legal Cheek team

Sep 23 2024 7:50am
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Paul Weiss to provide every vac schemer free accommodation, travel and even a new suit

£250 to spend on your work experience wardrobe

Sep 20 2024 8:49am
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Classic case law through the eyes of Gen Z

'This girl is just vibing at the café, drinking her ginger beer, right?'

Sep 19 2024 8:09am
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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

Sep 18 2024 9:15am

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

Sep 17 2024 8:43am
Alistair Watson

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

Sep 13 2024 9:33am
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Sep 12 2024 1:00pm
Hogan Lovells Associate, Kaushik Karunakaran

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

Sep 11 2024 8:12am
Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan

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

Sep 10 2024 10:59am

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

Sep 9 2024 10:44am

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

Sep 6 2024 12:19pm