Category: Advice
‘I’m a paralegal, but I’m treated like the firm’s personal assistant’
Given minimal legal work
‘Moving from a high street firm to the City – what are my chances?’
NQ seeks advice on career move
‘Is a pinstripe suit OK for pupillage interviews?’
Sartorial guidance 👔
‘Solicitor apprenticeship or uni? I can’t decide…’
Which route? 🤷
‘The client is really rude and my supervisor doesn’t seem to care’
Suck it up or say something?
Questions to ask (and avoid) in your final TC interview
The right one might seal the deal
How to ace a law firm assessment centre
Often the final hurdle to securing a coveted TC, here’s a breakdown of the essential dos and don’ts
‘I’ve been invited to a law firm careers dinner. Any tips on dos and don’ts?’
Aspiring lawyer seeks guidance
7 mistakes that could ruin your training contract application
The biggest TC blunders — and how to avoid them
‘Can I secure a training contract with a 2:2 from Cambridge and mitigating circumstances?’
Targeting Magic and Silver Circle firms
‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC
10 top tips to securing a training contract
Advice from a future Magic Circle trainee
‘I’m about to start my training contract. Got any advice?’
Keen to make good first impression
‘I start pupillage next month – any top tips?’
Barrister-to-be seeks advice
‘How are junior lawyers using AI?’
Amid the hype and hyperbole, one Legal Cheek reader wonders what real impact technology is having on the day-to-day working lives of trainees and associates
OPEN THREAD: What do barristers earn post-pupillage?
Spill the (chambers) tea... ☕
‘Working full-time, no prep course — and I passed SQE1’
Trainee solicitor Matthew Smith explains how
‘How’s everyone feeling about the NQ job market?’
Qualifying in September
Beyond NQ: What’s the salary progression like at your firm?
Open thread 💬 💷