Advice Archives - Legal Cheek

I am quitting my high-flying advertising role to chase my barrister dream

Are there any specific types of legal experience which look more impressive than others?

Nov 29 2018 10:17am
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My pupillage supervisor is treating me like his personal assistant

Is this normal?

Nov 21 2018 10:27am
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10 tips for getting a training contract or pupillage

Find your unique selling point

Nov 19 2018 9:23am
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5 ways LinkedIn can help you secure a training contract

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know

Nov 6 2018 9:04am
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10 pieces of advice for final seat trainees

Former magic circle lawyer Husnara Begum shares her wisdom with those preparing to qualify

Oct 26 2018 9:28am
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‘Will my tattoos stop me from becoming a barrister?’

I’ve been told I should be fine, but I’m not so sure

Oct 17 2018 10:41am
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Should I do an LLM and sit the SQE — or do the LPC while I still can?

I want to become a City lawyer

Oct 4 2018 11:51am
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5 ways to get the most out of your university law society

Warwick Law Society’s careers officer James Smith tells freshers to embrace the valuable role their law soc will play as they embark on their degrees

Sep 24 2018 12:16pm
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How do I fund my Oxbridge law dream?

Any advice is greatly appreciated

Sep 18 2018 11:58am
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8 things all non-law students should be doing if they want to become lawyers

Imperial biology undergrad Maddy Ebbrell shares her hints and tips

Sep 17 2018 9:30am
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I was rejected for a training contract by my ‘dream’ US firm — should I reapply?

I reached the final interview stage

Sep 5 2018 10:35am
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‘It took me finding a training contract to discover what commercial awareness actually is’

A first-seat trainee on what she learnt along the way

Aug 31 2018 9:38am
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Will the SQE damage my chances of securing a training contract as a non-law grad?

I want to study politics — but is it more worthwhile applying for an LLB?

Aug 24 2018 11:03am
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9 things I wish I knew before starting my law degree

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, says LSE grad Bláithín Dockery

Aug 22 2018 9:02am
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I want to become a City lawyer — where should I do my GDL?

Which factors matter most?

Aug 17 2018 12:00pm
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‘I have training contract offers from Slaughter and May, Clifford Chance, Latham & Watkins and White & Case — which one do I accept?’

Magic circle versus US megafirms

Aug 9 2018 10:20am
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An open letter to all trainees who weren’t retained this summer

Some of the best decisions people make are often forced on them, says career coach Husnara Begum

Aug 7 2018 9:02am
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‘I am a US grad relocating to England — should I study the GDL or wait for the super-exam?

I’d really appreciate readers’ advice or suggestions

Aug 3 2018 11:05am
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8 essentials for last-minute training contract applicants

How to be smart and maximise your chances

Jul 25 2018 9:00am
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Are all barristers as rude as the ones I work with?

One junior clerk hopes there are nicer lawyers out there

Jul 20 2018 10:30am
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Will studying law at The Open University stop me securing pupillage?

Career changer mulls impact of law school choice on barrister dream

Jul 10 2018 12:19pm
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I’m about to go to uni to study psychology — should I reapply to a harder subject?

A-level student mulls impact of degree choice on future legal career

Jun 27 2018 10:11am
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Are all Russell Group unis valued equally by firms?

I have offers to study law at two but don’t know which to choose

Jun 7 2018 10:24am
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Law exam pressure is really getting to me — I’m tempted to drop out now

Third-year law student asks for readers’ advice on how to overcome the final hurdle

May 21 2018 11:52am
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