Tag: Ulaw

The lowdown on Liverpool’s thriving legal scene

Nicola Walker, The University of Law's Liverpool and Chester campus manager, makes the case for pursuing a legal career in the North West

May 24 2023 12:03pm

‘I swapped nursing for law after reading Donoghue v Stevenson’

Anne Robertson reflects on her journey from nurse to solicitor, and now Undergraduate Programme and Student Lead at The University of Law's Leeds campus

May 10 2023 11:20am

A former law firm recruiter explains how to secure a training contract

Ellen Marsh, now careers manager at ULaw Bristol, offers students her advice

May 4 2023 12:17pm
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Beyond SQE: plugging the knowledge and skills gap

The University of Law's National SQE Programme Director, Jill Howell-Williams, explains how the law school adds value to prep courses

Apr 27 2023 10:28am
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ULaw launches SQE tie-up with top Chinese law firm

New partnership with TianTai Law Firm will support students based in China who wish to practise English law

Apr 13 2023 9:15am

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme

Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Apr 6 2023 12:06pm

What should be on future lawyers’ radars

ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession

Mar 30 2023 1:56pm
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ULaw strikes SQE tie-up with Royal Holloway

Law school giant to deliver a range of post grad courses on uni's campus

Mar 3 2023 8:56am

Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North

Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

Feb 27 2023 10:34am

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’

City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Feb 16 2023 10:16am

TC in the Toon? A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the North

ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope explores what the vibrant city has in store for students

Feb 6 2023 1:06pm

5 takeaways from our training contract application masterclass

Lawyers and graduate recruitment specialists come together to discuss the dos and don’ts of the TC process

Jan 30 2023 10:43am

A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme

Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming

Dec 16 2022 10:38am

The transition from construction lawyer to tutor — and what I learned along the way

ULaw’s Gareth Bramley offers his advice to students navigating today’s changing legal landscape

Dec 1 2022 12:22pm

From police sergeant to law lecturer — and a spell as a solicitor along the way

ULaw academic manager Lee Benham has advice for career changers

Nov 30 2022 12:50pm

‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’

ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train

Nov 18 2022 9:44am

‘The role of a lawyer is much more people focused than it sometimes appears’

ULaw campus programme and student lead Laura Duffy discusses legal life in the North and the benefits of paralegal experience

Nov 9 2022 10:15am

A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South

ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success

Nov 3 2022 11:07am

‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team

Nov 1 2022 10:27am

Nailing a TC application, handling rejection and what it really means to be ‘commercially aware’

Clare Stapleton, The University of Law’s campus careers manager in Birmingham, speaks to Legal Cheek Careers, ahead of next week's IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in the West Midlands

Oct 21 2022 1:35pm

Top law firms and high-quality work: Why aspiring lawyers should consider a career in the South West

University of Law campus dean Zoe King makes the case for legal life in Bristol and Exeter, ahead of Thursday's in-person workshops and networking evening

Oct 11 2022 3:42pm