Tag: Students

Law Society pushes for law to be part of school curriculum

Children should know their rights, says president I. Stephanie Boyce

Mar 28 2022 9:13am
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Top tips to kickstart your career in law

Commercial property solicitor turned ULaw Nottingham dean Helen Avis shares her advice for aspiring lawyers, ahead of her appearance at next week’s virtual student event

Mar 25 2022 10:08am

Online law school launches ‘O Shaped Lawyer’ course

College of Legal Practice teams up with project founder and Network Rail GC Dan Kayne to develop new module focusing on human and business skills

Mar 23 2022 10:41am
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5 ways to use the SQE to qualify as a solicitor

Legal Cheek Careers chats to BPP’s Head of SQE Programmes and former City lawyer, Caroline Rayson, to discuss the new pathways to qualification

Mar 22 2022 12:40pm

How I secured a magic circle training contract as a neurodivergent graduate

Six months ago Amelia Platton thought she wouldn't make it as a solicitor. Now, during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, she shares with readers her four tips to TC success

Mar 22 2022 9:18am

Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Pete Davidson has a ‘my girl is a lawyer’ tattoo

Could this spark a trend among law student spouses?

Mar 17 2022 11:00am
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Clifford Chance increases financial support for incoming trainees

LPC and SQE cohorts provided £12.5k maintenance grants

Mar 16 2022 11:00am
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From magic circle lawyer to law school manager — and a spell as a US firm grad recruiter along the way

ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available for aspiring lawyers in the North East

Mar 16 2022 10:02am

Sidley to help fund less advantaged law students through university

Five sixth-formers to receive £3.5k bursary as well as mentoring and work experience opportunities

Mar 14 2022 9:16am
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5 things non-law students should know to break into the legal sector

Law training experts from BPP, Bird & Bird and Dentons demystify the new pathway to qualification under the SQE

Mar 11 2022 11:37am

All-female a cappella group led by Oxford Uni law students releases charity single to mark International Women’s Day

The Oxford Belles aim to raise funds to support Women's Aid and Refuge

Mar 8 2022 11:44am
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Shakespeare Martineau to offer TCs in Scotland for first time

New rookies will join Glasgow office

Mar 7 2022 9:09am
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‘Can I spend the next year unemployed now I’ve secured a training contract?’

One future trainee worries the gap on her CV could be 'detrimental career-wise'

Mar 4 2022 10:25am
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Ukraine president is a law graduate

From lawyer to war hero

Mar 3 2022 9:16am
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How to make it as a legal tech lawyer

Experts from magic circle firms share their career journeys and advice to students interested in pursuing similar paths

Mar 2 2022 12:23pm
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SQE candidates unable to sit both exams this year

Students taking SQE1 in July will not have their results in time to sit SQE2 in October

Mar 1 2022 9:31am
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From teacher to lawyer and the transferable skills I learnt along the way

Nicola Walker, campus manager for The University of Law in Liverpool and Chester, reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available to aspiring lawyers in the North

Feb 23 2022 10:36am