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The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series
Tues 8 Oct and Tues 19 Nov 2024
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The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair Series
Thurs 10 Oct and Thurs 12 Dec 2024
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The Legal Cheek Scotland Law Fair
Mon 21 October 2024
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The Legal Cheek Northern Ireland Law Fair
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The Legal Cheek Ireland Law Fair
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Events
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ESG and the law — with Burges Salmon
Wednesday 9 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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In-person workshops and networking in Birmingham 2024 — with Eversheds Sutherland, Gateley, Mills & Reeve, Trowers & Hamlins and ULaw
Thursday 10 October, 4pm to 7:15pm, taking place IN-PERSON at ULaw Birmingham
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Understanding global law firms — with Addleshaw Goddard
Friday 11 October, 2pm to 4:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at Addleshaw Goddard Leeds
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Understanding international law firms — with CMS
FULLY BOOKED | Monday 14 October, 4pm to 6.30pm, taking place IN-PERSON at CMS London
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COPA v Wright: The Bitcoin Case — with Bird & Bird
Tuesday 15 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Event types
Careers
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My life as a charity lawyer
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract
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Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success
The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law
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Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture
Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling
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How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert
A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law
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Shoosmiths in 5 Instagram posts
From the firm’s history and core values to unique office perks, here’s everything you need to know about Shoosmiths in five posts from its popular early careers Instagram page
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The Legal Cheek Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme
Taking place from Monday 2 December until Friday 6 December 2024
Journal
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Unmasking the legal challenges of cosmetic injections
Exeter Uni student Nicole Barros Vardanega discusses the British government's light-touch regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the dangers this might pose to consumers
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Redefining property in the digital age
Cambridge law student Tristan Toh Zhi Shun examines how digital assets have disrupted property definitions and how regulation must adapt to keep pace with innovation
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Will fashion giant Shein get its London flotation?
Durham Uni modern languages grad Alicia Boothroyd analyses the challenges Shein faces in listing on the London Stock Exchange
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How the EU is battling Big Tech
LSE politics student Oliver Masson analyses the impact of EU and UK competition regimes against tech monopolies
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AI in law: Embracing change or facing extinction?
James Southwick, bar course graduate, examines the impact of legal technology on the future of the legal profession
