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Your official rundown of the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2024

Leading lawyers give the lowdown on competition, technology, disputes and more!

Dec 9 2024 12:00pm
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From Magic Circle lawyer to supporting the next generation as a law lecturer

ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career

Dec 2 2024 12:24pm

Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season

From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say

Nov 19 2024 8:16am
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How to build the skills and confidence for SQE success

Robina Amalathas, a student at The University of Law in Southampton, shares her take on campus life, studying in the city, and staying motivated during her legal studies

Nov 18 2024 12:25pm

The key skills aspiring lawyers need to master exams and thrive in law

Ali Wylie, a lecturer at The University of Law, offers his advice to those seeking a training contract

Nov 14 2024 9:58am

Leeds uncovered: A law student’s insider guide

ULaw student Lewis Francis shares insights on campus life, the perks of studying in Leeds, and how he stays busy outside his studies

Oct 21 2024 6:56am
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From US stocks trader to the SQE

ULaw student Brian Ngure gives his top tips for SQE success

Oct 16 2024 10:40am
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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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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

What does AI really mean for aspiring lawyers? A tech expert explains

ULaw’s Patrick Grant deep dives into the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in law

Jul 15 2024 12:49pm

How to choose the right law firm for you

ULaw campus dean Sandie Gaines discusses her experience in employment law and how students can prepare for upcoming applications

Jul 1 2024 10:18am
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How the SQE is opening up new routes to qualification in publicly funded practice areas

There are few practice areas more interesting than crime, says David Green, Academic Manager and criminal law lecturer at ULaw Birmingham

Jun 26 2024 2:45pm

The best bits from the Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2024 Virtual Vac Scheme

A handy summary of the week’s workshops and presentations

Jun 17 2024 11:28am
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‘My SQE journey as a non-law student with dyslexia’

ULaw student Freya Patten shares her experience of the SQE and her transition from a science grad to future lawyer

Jun 12 2024 6:53am

What you need to be doing to secure a training contract

John Watkins, Director of Employability at ULaw, talks AI in TC applications, adaptability, and excelling at virtual events

Jun 6 2024 11:36am

ULaw student reaches Miss GB London final

Kiran Nirvan will compete in July

May 31 2024 8:52am

Thriving careers, vibrant culture: Why Manchester is a magnet for aspiring lawyers

Catherine Morgan, ULaw employability group manager, discusses her varied career and what aspiring Mancunian lawyers can expect from a career in the city

May 29 2024 8:42am

How to get the most out of your law degree

Kelly Rowney, senior lecturer at ULaw and PhD candidate, dives into working as an academic, life in Leeds, and top tips for undergrads

May 22 2024 9:40am

From nursing to medical negligence solicitor

ULaw campus manager, Anne Robertson, discusses her varied career and her experience of moving into law from a non-law background

May 21 2024 9:17am

What went down at LegalEdCon 2024

Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss skills gaps, innovations, apprenticeships, SQE and more

May 17 2024 11:33am

How one law school is planning to fill junior lawyers’ learning gaps

Director of Professional Development at ULaw, Jim Moser, explains the missing links in legal training and how the education giant is tackling them

May 2 2024 8:35am