Tag: Students

Number of law students joining lost learning group action more than doubles in two months

Over 4,500 now signed up to Covid and strike claim

Jan 31 2023 9:21am
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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

Spike in lawyers questioning their career choice

Majority of callers to wellbeing charity LawCare are trainee or junior

Jan 30 2023 9:31am
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Over 700 solicitors admitted through new SQE route

Five exams now taken place, SRA reveals

Jan 26 2023 9:30am
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10 memes that accurately capture the pain of TC application season

Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favour…

Jan 24 2023 10:34am
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Regulator mulls tweaking SQE to reflect Welsh law

Students may have to learn how and when to apply it

Jan 20 2023 11:12am
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5 tips to secure pupillage

Gatehouse barrister and pupillage committee member Clare Anslow offers advice for those interested in a career at the bar

Jan 17 2023 1:40pm

6 ways law students can overcome the Monday Blues

Legal Cheek offers some tips for surviving what is supposedly the most depressing day of the year

Jan 16 2023 9:19am
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How to turn your STEM background into a training contract

Legal Cheek reporter and future City trainee Emily Hinkley offers her advice on making the jump from STEM to law

Jan 13 2023 9:17am

Law students are the biggest boozers, new research suggests

Findings shine spotlight on wellbeing and substance misuse across range of subjects

Jan 10 2023 10:54am

Meet the future trainee looking to connect the Muslim lawyer community

Farzana Abdullah started the Muslim Lawyers’ Hub to support and find role models for aspiring lawyers

Jan 6 2023 1:00pm

Pupillage applications: a brief guide

Devereux Chambers barrister Matthew Bignell shares his step by step guide to securing pupillage

Jan 6 2023 11:30am

What makes a great deal lawyer?

Communication, organisation and understanding your clients' businesses are the keys to success, says Sidley Austin managing associate Cyril Cutinha

Jan 5 2023 2:10pm

UCL law student recognised in New Year Honours List

Zakaria Dada awarded a British Empire Medal for community efforts during Covid-19, and tells Legal Cheek of his appreciation

Jan 5 2023 10:15am
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‘Bin online exams’, says top barrister

12KBW's Daniel Sokol voices concerns over cheating and the impact ChatGPT could have on degree credibility

Jan 5 2023 9:18am
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A junior barrister’s journey to the commercial bar

Harrison Denner discusses his career to date, from law student to tenant at Henderson Chambers

Jan 4 2023 1:00pm

Sidley Austin launches sustainability apprenticeship

The new scheme could attract those looking for a pathway into the emergent ESG sector

Jan 4 2023 11:15am