Tag: The University of Law

Aspiring lawyers can’t afford to be technophobes
Simon George, associate professor and director of ULTRA, the ULaw Technology Research Academy, highlights why it’s important for wannabe solicitors to engage with tech

Top CPS lawyer scoops ULaw honorary doctorate
Eran Cutliffe appeared in BBC legal documentary The Prosecutors

You’ve ‘wrecked’ my dream of becoming a lawyer: French LPC student blasts Boris’ Brexit vision in emotional open letter
PM is putting party and ego before national interests, Royal Holloway law grad claims

BBC to showcase solicitor apprenticeships programme at LegalEdCon North
BBC legal apprenticeships manager Maria Kell and solicitor apprentice Georgie Yates will be joined by ULaw's Ceri Evans at 30 January event at Media City, Manchester

ULaw revamps bar course as it slashes cost by over 30%
New course priced at £13,000 will compete with Inns of Court venture

ULaw secures GDL and LPC training deal with national law firm TLT
Outfit takes on around 15 trainees each year

Accountancy giant Deloitte in ‘SQE training contract’ first
First ten up for grabs from today

Manchester innovation in legal education conference launched
30 January event will bring together firms, northshoring hubs and law schools ahead of introduction of the SQE

Aspiring lawyers shouldn’t underestimate the power of networking
Aspiring lawyers shouldn’t underestimate the power of networking

ULaw prepares for Hong Kong launch as it aims to take legal education global
Aruna Verma, Programme Director for the new campus, tells us what to expect

Event: Secrets to Success Hong Kong — with Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters, Mayer Brown and ULaw
Thursday 8 August; open to all students and graduates

Nottingham’s thriving legal scene presents new opportunities for aspiring lawyers
ULaw Nottingham campus dean and former real estate partner Andy Matthews shares insights from his time in practice

Event: Secrets to Success Nottingham — with Browne Jacobson, Freeths, Gateley, Shoosmiths and ULaw
Thursday 25 July in Nottingham

Aspiring lawyers shouldn’t lose sight of the basics
A panel of experts discuss coding, AI and how soft skills remain paramount

Lincoln, Glasgow and Aberystwyth Unis home to nation’s happiest law students
Trio top National Student Survey for LLB satisfaction; ULaw performs strongly across the board; Russell Group struggle

What I’ve learned so far
Experts from Dechert, Ropes & Gray, Wiggin and The University of Law share their tips for TC hunters

How tech is changing the way trainees work
Four lawyers cut through the hype at our latest student event in Reading

Event: Secrets to Success Manchester — with BCLP, Freshfields, Pinsent Masons and ULaw
This Wednesday in Manchester

A day in the life of a corporate lawyer
Solicitors from Gowling WLG, Pinsent Masons and DWF tell us what their jobs are really like

The diary of an employment lawyer
Legal Cheek Careers meets employment solicitor-turned ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean, Sandie Gaines, to discuss her career journey to date and application tips for summer training contract success

Event: Secrets to Success London — with Dechert, Ropes & Gray, Wiggin and ULaw
This Thursday evening in London