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‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’
I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice
Junior lawyer: ‘Will spending a year backpacking in Australia kill my career?’
I've got the travel itch
Career-changing doctor: ‘Can I negotiate my training contract salary?’
I have years of experience and transferable skills
‘I’m thinking of taking a gap year after qualifying as a solicitor. Is this career suicide?’
One NQ asks for readers' advice
‘Will doing a PhD damage my chances of a career at the bar?’
I have a fully-funded offer from Oxford Uni
Will doing a PhD spell the end of my career in private practice?
Newly qualified solicitor questions a return to education
‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’
Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series
Aspiring barrister: ‘Should I take a £17k pay cut for CV-boosting role?’
Will move pay off?
‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’
Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful
‘Any advice on navigating the NQ lawyer market?’
Help requested
‘What do I wear on my vac scheme?’
Fashion advice required
‘I’m about to start my TC in London. Where should I live?’
Trainee needs guidance
‘Is law firm culture really a thing?’
Budding City lawyer seeks advice
‘From civil service to City law – will I secure at TC?’
Career changer seeks guidance
‘I failed SQE1 and lost my TC. Is anyone else in the same boat?’
Needs help on what to do next
‘I’ve secured my first pupillage interview… any advice?’
Budding barrister seeks help
‘I failed SQE2 and need some advice’
Aspiring solicitor seeks guidance