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Beyond SQE: plugging the knowledge and skills gap

The University of Law's National SQE Programme Director, Jill Howell-Williams, explains how the law school adds value to prep courses

Apr 27 2023 10:28am
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Creating an SQE course where ‘students come first’

The City Law School Head of Department for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes, James Catchpole, breaks down the university’s approach to the new training regime

Apr 21 2023 11:32am

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in Leeds

A panel of solicitors and legal education experts come together to explore the opportunities for aspiring lawyers in the legal hub of the North

Aug 5 2022 10:23am

Top quality work with scenic surroundings: What the South West has to offer young lawyers

ULaw’s Emma Taylor shares her career journey from London to Bristol and outlines the benefits of working in the South West legal scene

Jun 8 2022 11:58am

Latest speakers announced as profession gears up for LegalEdCon 2022

Leading figures to descend on Kings Cross as Legal Cheek’s future of legal education and training conference returns this Thursday

May 10 2022 11:53am

How to make it as an international lawyer, from those who’ve done it

Skadden’s global co-head of private equity and the founder of Quinn Emanuel’s London office joined a dual-qualified associate from Hill Dickinson to share their incredible career journeys at Legal Cheek’s latest in-person junior lawyer event

Apr 29 2022 12:18pm
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Now is the time to re-think legal training

CoLP CEO Dr Giles Proctor outlines how the new SQE is shaking up the delivery of training for junior lawyers

Apr 25 2022 10:46am

Further speakers unveiled ahead of LegalEdCon 2022

High-profile figures from legal education and training among those to join roster as one month countdown begins

Apr 12 2022 1:45pm

First speakers announced for LegalEdCon 2022

MoJ minister joins SRA education chief and magic circle training experts at Legal Cheek's annual in-person conference

Mar 28 2022 1:36pm

Top tips to kickstart your career in law

Commercial property solicitor turned ULaw Nottingham dean Helen Avis shares her advice for aspiring lawyers, ahead of her appearance at next week’s virtual student event

Mar 25 2022 10:08am

The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in the South East

Chris Howard, senior tutor at The University of Law and former City lawyer, on what London and the South East has to offer students

Feb 28 2022 2:00pm

How I built a career as a construction lawyer

From infrastructure projects to offshore windfarms, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Michelle Essen explains why there’s more to the job than just bricks and building sites

Feb 16 2022 10:53am

Revealed: The best chambers for quality of work 2022

Legal Cheek’s latest Junior Barrister Survey reveals all

Jan 27 2022 12:10pm

6 top tips for securing pupillage

Gatehouse Chambers’ Jasmine Murphy shares her advice for aspiring pupils

Jan 21 2022 1:19pm

The best legal work and study set-ups from across social media

Cue multiple monitors, neatly stacked highlighters and ergonomic desk chairs

Jan 12 2022 9:33am

From paralegal to lawyer at a listed law firm

Gateley senior associate Zum Mohammed shares her career journey

Dec 31 2021 9:33am

Revealed: The law firms with the best perks 2022

From on-site swimming pools to freebie tickets; which corporate law firms offer the best perks?

Dec 29 2021 9:34am

Why aspiring lawyers should capitalise on unplanned opportunities

While reflecting on his career journey to date, Niall MacDonald, programme, and student lead at ULaw Manchester, offers guidance for students embarking on a legal career

Nov 15 2021 10:19am

Hot practice area focus: How I came to specialise in environmental law

With COP26 underway Gowling WLG partner Ben Stansfield reflects on his career journey to date and considers some of the developments at the forefront of planning and environmental law

Nov 1 2021 11:44am

Revealed: Law firms’ average start work and finish times 2021-22

Legal Cheek exclusive research shows how the average working hours for junior lawyers have fared in the face of changing work arrangements

Oct 28 2021 9:16am