Category: Advice
7 mistakes that could ruin your training contract application
The biggest TC blunders — and how to avoid them
‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC
10 top tips to securing a training contract
Advice from a future Magic Circle trainee
‘I’m about to start my training contract. Got any advice?’
Keen to make good first impression
‘I start pupillage next month – any top tips?’
Barrister-to-be seeks advice
‘How are junior lawyers using AI?’
Amid the hype and hyperbole, one Legal Cheek reader wonders what real impact technology is having on the day-to-day working lives of trainees and associates
OPEN THREAD: What do barristers earn post-pupillage?
Spill the (chambers) tea... ☕
‘Working full-time, no prep course — and I passed SQE1’
Trainee solicitor Matthew Smith explains how
‘How’s everyone feeling about the NQ job market?’
Qualifying in September
Beyond NQ: What’s the salary progression like at your firm?
Open thread 💬 💷
‘Will an in-house training contract hurt my chances of qualifying into a law firm?’
Future rookie worries move could limit legal career
‘As an NQ lawyer, would moving offshore damage my career?’
Change of scene
‘About to start my first vac scheme — what are the dos and don’ts?’
Aspiring solicitor keen to make good first impression
‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’
Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role
‘Does wearing a Rolex during my vacation scheme send the wrong message?’
Timepiece dilemma
‘I’ve secured pupillage, but I’m unsure about the set. Should I accept or reapply?’
Bar hopeful in bind over career decision
