Tag: The University of Law

Why law students should ‘explore their passions’ and ‘keep an open mind’
ULaw careers manager Katherine Meehan offers up her top interview dos and don’ts while trumpeting the benefits of legal life in the North West

Top lawyers give the lowdown on what ESG really means
A panel of experts discuss the role of law firms in driving environmental, social and governance goals

ULaw launches bar course in Newcastle
First budding barristers start this September

Top quality work with scenic surroundings: What the South West has to offer young lawyers
ULaw’s Emma Taylor shares her career journey from London to Bristol and outlines the benefits of working in the South West legal scene

How to break into law as a career changer
Four lawyers who came to the profession from industries including music, retail and academia tell all

Applications now open for The Legal Cheek Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Featuring The Bank of England, and leading magic circle, US and international law firms

What went down at LegalEdCon 2022
Over 200 delegates descended on London's Kings Place to discuss SQE, social mobility and more...

ULaw and Newcastle law firm Muckle finalise SQE training deal
First trainees start September 2023

Latest speakers announced as profession gears up for LegalEdCon 2022
Leading figures to descend on Kings Cross as Legal Cheek’s future of legal education and training conference returns this Thursday

‘Picking an SQE prep course is a lot like dating — you’ve got to find the one you connect with’
ULaw director of business development, Morette Jackson, explains how the law school is helping firms and students grapple with the changing SQE regime

ULaw launches US bar course
Law school to prep non-US students and grads for New York or California bar exams

The lowdown on the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Lawyers share insights into practice areas including M&A, litigation, and legal tech

Further speakers unveiled ahead of LegalEdCon 2022
High-profile figures from legal education and training among those to join roster as one month countdown begins

How students can stand out in today’s legal market
Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Crisp, shares with students how to build commercial awareness and the skills they need to succeed

Top tips to kickstart your career in law
Commercial property solicitor turned ULaw Nottingham dean Helen Avis shares her advice for aspiring lawyers, ahead of her appearance at next week’s virtual student event

From magic circle lawyer to law school manager — and a spell as a US firm grad recruiter along the way
ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available for aspiring lawyers in the North East

How to make it as a legal tech lawyer
Experts from magic circle firms share their career journeys and advice to students interested in pursuing similar paths

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in the South East
Chris Howard, senior tutor at The University of Law and former City lawyer, on what London and the South East has to offer students

From teacher to lawyer and the transferable skills I learnt along the way
Nicola Walker, campus manager for The University of Law in Liverpool and Chester, reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available to aspiring lawyers in the North

ULaw signs SQE partnerships with six universities
LSE and Nottingham Uni grads among those guaranteed prep course places under new deal

White & Case and ULaw strike SQE training deal
Global firm recruits 50 UK trainees each year