Category: Advice
‘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
Making the leap: How to navigate the trainee-to-NQ transition — with or without an offer
Magic Circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers her top tips
The unauthorised guide to taking silk
How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes