Category: 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

Aug 4 2025 8:04am
6

OPEN THREAD: What do barristers earn post-pupillage?

Spill the (chambers) tea... ☕

Jul 31 2025 8:24am
70
news SQE Hub

‘Working full-time, no prep course — and I passed SQE1’

Trainee solicitor Matthew Smith explains how

Jul 28 2025 7:47am
4

‘Will an in-house training contract hurt my chances of qualifying into a law firm?’

Future rookie worries move could limit legal career

Jul 18 2025 8:57am
15
Handshake

‘About to start my first vac scheme — what are the dos and don’ts?’

Aspiring solicitor keen to make good first impression

Jul 1 2025 7:42am
14

‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’

Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role

Jun 20 2025 8:47am
10

Making the leap: How to navigate the trainee-to-NQ transition — with or without an offer

Magic Circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers her top tips

Apr 1 2025 8:19am

The unauthorised guide to taking silk

How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes

Mar 24 2025 8:49am
2

‘What should I wear to my assessment centre?’

Workwear dilemma for training contract hopeful

Mar 21 2025 8:52am
11
news SQE Hub

‘Failed SQE1 and lost my training contract — what now?’

SQE student seeks advice

Mar 14 2025 7:31am
52

‘Should I work as a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?’

Tough choice for soon-to-be law graduate

Feb 21 2025 8:52am
8