Category: Advice
‘About to start my first vac scheme — what are the dos and don’ts?’
Aspiring solicitor keen to make good first impression
‘Help! My supervisor has completely checked out’
Trainee worries it may jeopardise NQ role
‘Does wearing a Rolex during my vacation scheme send the wrong message?’
Timepiece dilemma
‘I’ve secured pupillage, but I’m unsure about the set. Should I accept or reapply?’
Bar hopeful in bind over career decision
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
The unauthorised guide to taking silk
How to become a KC, courtesy of soon-to-be KC Ruth Hughes
‘What should I wear to my assessment centre?’
Workwear dilemma for training contract hopeful
‘Failed SQE1 and lost my training contract — what now?’
SQE student seeks advice
‘Should I work as a paralegal, or self-fund the SQE?’
Tough choice for soon-to-be law graduate
‘I am thinking of quitting my job to chase my dream of becoming a criminal barrister’
Career changer needs advice
How to stay focused (and relax) this Christmas
Tips for busy law students
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
7 top tips for law student freshers
Advice from across the Legal Cheek team