Tag: Ulaw
‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’
Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown
A day-by-day account of a virtual summer vacation scheme
Lawyers and industry experts share insights on a range of commercial law topics
Chasing a training contract? Here are four hot topics you need to know about
From ChatGPT to the SQE, ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the major talking points among aspiring lawyers
Nottingham’s legal market has ‘something for everyone’
Clare Newton, lecturer at ULaw Nottingham, shares her view on the changing legal market and life as a solicitor
Future trainees share their law school experiences
ULaw students due to start their training contracts offer advice on how to navigate the SQE and LPC, alongside a careers expert
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
‘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
A former law firm recruiter explains how to secure a training contract
Ellen Marsh, now careers manager at ULaw Bristol, offers students her advice
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
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
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
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
ULaw strikes SQE tie-up with Royal Holloway
Law school giant to deliver a range of post grad courses on uni's campus
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
‘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
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
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
A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme
Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming
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
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
‘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