Tag: The University of Law

ULaw to offer New York bar course for non-US law grads

Online programme includes an introductory consultation with a US attorney and on-demand lectures

Jul 15 2020 11:15am

5 predictions for the post-COVID corporate law world

ULaw’s director of employability outlines what would-be City lawyers can expect

Jul 13 2020 3:35pm

A student’s diary of a virtual vacation scheme

Sophie Currie reflects on a jam-packed week at The Legal Cheek-ULaw Virtual Vacation Scheme

Jul 7 2020 1:32pm

ULaw and BPP confirm campuses will reopen this autumn

Temperature tests and other safety measures to combat virus spread will be put in place

Jun 30 2020 2:07pm

Aspiring barrister targeted in ‘cash for pupillage’ scam

'Don’t fall into a similar TRAP', ULaw undergrad warns in LinkedIn post

Jun 29 2020 12:19pm

How to secure a training contract at a global law firm in Hong Kong

Five industry experts share their top tips

Jun 19 2020 12:06pm

How training contract hunters can stand out from the crowd after COVID-19

ULaw’s director of employability John Watkins discusses the importance of being productive and why future lawyers must exude web-cam confidence

Jun 17 2020 1:31pm
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COVID-19, tech and the SQE — the top talking points from LegalEdCon 2020

Prominent figures from the world of law came together, virtually, to discuss how the impact of coronavirus and an increasing reliance on tech will shape the future of legal education and training, Sophie Currie reports

Jun 9 2020 12:45pm

What does the future hold for Hong Kong’s global legal hub?

ULaw’s Peter Crisp shares his predictions for legal life after COVID-19

Jun 5 2020 11:03am

9 things to think about if you plan to switch careers to law

Lawyers who’ve come into law from other industries share their insights

Jun 3 2020 2:32pm

4 steps to a successful career change to law

ULaw’s Suzanne Hutton draws on her experience as a solicitor and careers coach

May 26 2020 1:43pm

How the pandemic will impact future lawyers

Four speakers from different corners of the legal profession share their insights

May 22 2020 1:51pm

How COVID-19 will impact law students

ULaw pro-vice chancellor Peter Crisp provides a big picture overview and draws parallels between the 2008 financial and coronavirus crises

May 11 2020 2:45pm

COVID-19: ULaw launches £750,000 career changer scholarship fund

Law school to provide support to those whose careers have been impacted by pandemic

May 5 2020 2:25pm

Creating an SQE for the post COVID-19 world

Getting the balance right between online and face-to-face learning, while teaching practical skills in a way that accommodates new legal tech, will be crucial to a successful SQE, says ULaw’s Jill Howell-Williams

Apr 23 2020 12:58pm

Trainees should qualify on time as Professional Skills Course moves online, says regulator

Law school giants ULaw, BPP and BARBRI Altior make provisions to deliver large number of modules remotely

Apr 14 2020 9:43am

COVID-19: What it means for aspiring lawyers

Commercial insights and careers advice courtesy of four experts

Apr 2 2020 2:44pm

Meet the pioneers shaking up the legal industry

This month’s launch event shone a spotlight on stars from Cleary Gottlieb, Reed Smith, Clyde & Co, 11KBW and Obelisk

Mar 31 2020 2:00pm

How to manage your mental health as a junior lawyer

Lawyers and wellbeing experts offer up their tips and advice

Mar 24 2020 12:51pm

The importance of displaying your personality in training contract interviews

Application and interview advice courtesy of solicitors from Burges Salmon, Osborne Clarke and RPC

Mar 16 2020 2:37pm