Tag: Students

A&O Shearman offers tips for using AI in TC applications
Contrasts with approach of Big Four accountancy firms and The Bar Council, which ban use of ChatGPT

How to successfully make the move from trainee to junior associate
Clyde & Co’s Arina Naumova reflects on her training contract and the lessons she learned along the way

Aspiring lawyer’s career prospects ‘utterly destroyed’ after role in violent disorder during riots
Law student also handed 14-month jail sentence

The life of a renewable energy lawyer at Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance senior associate Samiha Bham discusses why she qualified into energy and infrastructure, and why the industry is shifting.

‘Has anyone tried to negotiate a bigger SQE maintenance grant?’
Aspiring lawyer worries about making ends meet

Inside the life of an employment lawyer
Carly Mather, partner at Lewis Silkin, discusses her work, life at the firm and its rapid expansion across the North of England

SQE2 pass rate rises again to 79%
Over 2,000 aspiring lawyers sat latest exams

Urgent appeal launched to re-home trainees amid US firm’s London office closure
10 current and future trainee roles at risk

21 handy tips for pupil barristers
After recently completing pupillage, Greg Lawton shares some helpful advice

‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’
Aspiring solicitor has concerns

Law grad barred from profession over dishonest job application
Failed to disclose court judgment against him

AI in law: Embracing change or facing extinction?
James Southwick, bar course graduate, examines the impact of legal technology on the future of the legal profession

Law students to support unrepresented individuals at Royal Courts of Justice
Tie-up between St Mary's Law School and charity Support Through Court

Full video: How to get Qualifying Work Experience
BPP’s Head of Outreach joins law students and trainees to discuss all-things QWE

Bar course students and future pupil barristers take dark comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
The Accused hits Scottish capital this month

Civil unrest could lead to suspension of bar exams in Bangladesh
UK regulator 'closely monitoring' situation

SRA warns students sharing SQE content risks automatic fail and no resit option
Potentially career ending

The law student’s guide to balancing a side job
Southampton Uni's Maddy Nicholl shares her top tips

What you need to know before taking the SQE
The College of Legal Practice’s Jane Waddell discusses her move from City law to legal education, and how students should approach the SQE