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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
‘I am thinking of quitting my job to chase my dream of becoming a criminal barrister’
Career changer needs advice
Big salaries vs long hours: Is the trade-off worth it for young lawyers?
One TC seeker needs advice
‘What is going on with legal LinkedIn?’
One lawyer isn't happy
‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’
One junior solicitor has reached their limit
‘The low SQE pass rate has me stressing’
One aspiring lawyer is eager to know what the most challenging part is and why
Training contract, apprenticeship, self-fund SQE or paralegal – which route into the profession should I take?
Aspiring solicitor seeks help
‘I’m a high street trainee with City law ambitions. Should I quit my TC?’
Rookie requires readers' advice
‘Has anyone tried to negotiate a bigger SQE maintenance grant?’
Aspiring lawyer worries about making ends meet
‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’
Aspiring solicitor has concerns
