Category: Advice
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Aspiring barrister: ‘Should I take a £17k pay cut for CV-boosting role?’
Will move pay off?
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‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’
Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful
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‘Any advice on navigating the NQ lawyer market?’
Help requested
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5 things to avoid doing on your summer vac scheme
Sidestep these blunders!
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‘What do I wear on my vac scheme?’
Fashion advice required
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‘I’m about to start my TC in London. Where should I live?’
Trainee needs guidance
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‘Is law firm culture really a thing?’
Budding City lawyer seeks advice
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‘From civil service to City law – will I secure at TC?’
Career changer seeks guidance
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The Black woman’s guide to thriving in law
Make your mark with these essential strategies courtesy of Christianah Babajide
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How to boost your commercial awareness
Legal Cheek explains…
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How to master LinkedIn as an aspiring lawyer
Network online like a pro
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‘I failed SQE1 and lost my TC. Is anyone else in the same boat?’
Needs help on what to do next
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5 top tips for mastering law firm networking events
Legal Cheek explains…
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‘I’ve secured my first pupillage interview… any advice?’
Budding barrister seeks help
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‘I failed SQE2 and need some advice’
Aspiring solicitor seeks guidance
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What I wish I’d known as a first year law student
Future trainee solicitor Christian Stocker offers his reflections