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‘My online vac scheme is shorter — can I still ask the firm to pay me in full?’

I budgeted on receiving a three-week salary

3 days ago
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The dos and don’ts of virtual vac schemes

Essential online etiquette

Apr 27 2020 9:26am
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How law students can make the most of the lockdown

From virtual vac schemes to volunteering — wannabe lawyers should use their time wisely, advises LPC student Charlotte Capper

Apr 22 2020 9:07am
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‘Will coronavirus cost me my magic circle TC?’

I’m due to start in August 2022

Apr 3 2020 11:14am
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‘Paralegal or legal directory researcher: which role will help me secure a City law TC?’

I have to accept one soon

Mar 13 2020 10:34am
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‘Poor A-Levels and a non-Russell Group background — will I make it as a barrister?’

All advice welcome

Mar 6 2020 10:05am
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‘Should I renege on my accepted TC offer to take one at a better firm?’

I need readers’ advice

Feb 28 2020 9:57am
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‘I’ve got first year scheme offers from A&O, HSF and Slaughters — which should I pick?’

They all run on the same dates

Feb 19 2020 10:35am
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Nearing the end of your TC? This is how to secure an NQ position

Magic circle lawyer turned career guru Husnara Begum offers up her nine top tips to making a smooth transition from rookie to junior associate

Feb 17 2020 9:11am
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‘Solicitor apprenticeship or traditional training contract?’

One school-leaver has an important decision to make

Feb 7 2020 11:02am
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‘Should I negotiate my training contract salary?’

I have accepted an offer from a UK top 50 firm

Jan 28 2020 12:16pm
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Junior barrister offers her top 15 tips to pupillage interview success

Accept it’s a competition but don’t sweat the small stuff, says Red Lion Chambers’ Joanna Hardy

Jan 27 2020 10:51am
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‘Should I tell my boss I’m taking time off to do a vac scheme?’

I work in the legal industry

Jan 9 2020 11:39am
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13 tips for Pupillage Gateway applicants from a junior barrister

‘Don’t say you are fluent in French just because you once successfully ordered two lagers in Dieppe’

Jan 6 2020 9:37am
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How to nail a vac scheme application this festive period

‘Tis the season to ~~be jolly~~ tackle dreaded online forms

Dec 4 2019 10:53am
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‘I am studying law but achieved a 2:2 in a previous degree. Should I disclose this in training contract applications?’

Please help

Nov 21 2019 11:59am
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Will my BTEC stop me getting a training contract with a top firm?

‘Any help would be appreciated’

Nov 14 2019 10:24am
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3 essential skills all junior lawyers must master

Law firm life can be tough, says Cleary Gottlieb associate Eloise Skinner. Here’s how to master it

Nov 11 2019 8:56am
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‘I’m a month into my law degree and struggling with homesickness’

I would appreciate any advice from those who have been in this position before

Nov 1 2019 10:12am
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‘Is a training contract at a global law firm’s Middle East office a viable route to the London construction bar’

A wannabe barrister requires readers’ help

Oct 25 2019 10:03am
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‘Will my first class degree help repair the damage caused by my atrocious A-Levels?’

I’m desperate to become a sports lawyer

Oct 18 2019 10:05am
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