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Cracking SQE2: What you really need to succeed
From legal secretary, to employment lawyer, to SQE senior tutor, Joanne White has seen it all. We sat down with BARBRI’s SQE2 lead to hear her top tips for success
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The lowdown on LegalEdCon 2025
Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss GenZ, SQE, apprenticeships, skills gaps and more
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Meet the legal education expert preparing students for success at SQE and beyond
BARBRI’s director of learning, Alisa Gray, discusses the skills that make an excellent lawyer, how students should be using AI and shares her expert advice for learning and development professionals
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Thinking about SQE1? Watch this taster workshop on demand
Hilary Chadwick, BPP’s Head of Law and a qualified solicitor, guides you through it
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What makes Gen Z lawyers different? Insights from a legal educator
Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP (London) discusses dealing with generational conflict in the workplace and how employers can best support Gen Z lawyers
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AI and the erosion of artistic integrity
Leeds law school grad, Mohammad Anas, takes a deep-dive into the ramifications of Ghibli-style images on copyright law in the era of generative AI
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Financial Conduct Authority name-and-shame plans scuppered before launch
Future BCLP trainee, Keenan Taku explores the FCA's abandoned proposals to name firms under investigation
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Italy’s ban on cellular meat: Protecting tradition or blocking innovation?
Uni of Kent LLM student, Hamsa Jayanathan, analyses the law around cell-grown meat in the face of Italy's controversial ban
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What inheritance tax changes really mean for farmers
Exeter law grad Harry Cooke analyses budget changes to agricultural property relief that sparked protests around the country
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Digital inheritance: Who gets your Bitcoin and Instagram profile?
SQE student Olga Kyriakoudi delves into the legal challenges of inheriting digital assets