Tag: Students

What went down at the Clifford Chance x Legal Cheek ESG event

Lucy Sallows takes to TikTok to share her experience of attending our first hybrid student event

Sep 22 2022 10:29am

Life as an international lawyer in Hong Kong

Highfliers from the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance, Linklaters, White & Case and ULaw discuss what it’s like working in Asia’s world city

Sep 21 2022 10:52am

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective

From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

Sep 16 2022 10:07am

Deterred from justice: The criminal bar’s darkest hour

Years of underfunding has created a retention and recruitment crisis, writes aspiring barrister Edmund Mawoko

Sep 16 2022 8:56am
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Top City firms must do more to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’

Don't prioritise profits over the planet, 150 leading lawyers warn in open letter

Sep 15 2022 11:07am
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A day in the life of a crypto lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space

Sep 15 2022 10:33am

Top literary references and Latin phrases law students need to know

From Virgil’s Aeneid to the Da Vinci Code

Sep 14 2022 9:24am
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Is now the time to dual-qualify?

As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course

Sep 13 2022 10:42am

Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness

Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Sep 12 2022 12:11pm

‘I got into law school. Any advice or tips?’

Soon-to-be fresher seeks readers' advice

Sep 9 2022 12:42pm
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Love Island contestant sets sights on SQE

Tyler Cruickshank to sit first exams in January

Sep 2 2022 9:34am
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What I wish I knew before applying for training contracts

Warwick Uni law grad and future trainee Sophia Hesling offers her top tips to application success

Sep 1 2022 11:07am
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10 books you should read before you start law school

From legal laughs and history to advice on winning arguments and understanding the City

Aug 30 2022 9:11am
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Sustainability and what it means to law firms

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Mills & Reeve sustainability manager Jessica Wilkes-Ball to discuss the rise of ESG up the corporate agenda

Aug 25 2022 12:51pm
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Over three quarters of students pass SQE2

'Troubling' attainment gaps among ethnic groups remain while candidates with some QWE generally performed better

Aug 25 2022 12:21pm
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The SQE: one year on

SRA policy mangers join BPP’s head of outreach and student recruitment to explore what we have learned so far -- and what’s still to come

Aug 24 2022 11:59am

Clifford Chance launches mentorship programme for aspiring lawyers in Singapore

Six-month support scheme for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Aug 23 2022 9:55am
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BARBRI expands diversity funding project with legal aid and commercial law partnerships

SQE prep discounts for Young Legal Aid Lawyers and STRIVE members

Aug 17 2022 9:26am