The Careers Team, Author at Legal Cheek

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From police sergeant to law lecturer — and a spell as a solicitor along the way

ULaw academic manager Lee Benham has advice for career changers
13 hours ago
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‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’

ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train
Nov 18 2022 9:44am
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‘The role of a lawyer is much more people focused than it sometimes appears’

ULaw campus programme and student lead Laura Duffy discusses legal life in the North and the benefits of paralegal experience
Nov 9 2022 10:15am
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A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South

ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success
Nov 3 2022 11:07am
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‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’

Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team
Nov 1 2022 10:27am
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Inside track: Completing a training contract at a global law firm

Ahead of Wednesday’s virtual student event with Ashurst, Legal Cheek Careers speaks to trainee solicitor and panellist Asha Owen-Adams
Oct 24 2022 2:57pm

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Nailing a TC application, handling rejection and what it really means to be ‘commercially aware’

Clare Stapleton, The University of Law’s campus careers manager in Birmingham, speaks to Legal Cheek Careers, ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in the West Midlands
Oct 21 2022 1:35pm
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Top law firms and high-quality work: Why aspiring lawyers should consider a career in the South West

University of Law campus dean Zoe King makes the case for legal life in Bristol and Exeter, ahead of Thursday’s in-person workshops and networking evening
Oct 11 2022 3:42pm
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Life as a junior lawyer at one of Ireland’s leading law firms

We speak to two junior lawyers about their time at McCann FitzGerald LLP ahead of next month’s Legal Cheek Virtual Irish Law Fair
Sep 29 2022 11:54am
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How law students can boost their employability

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Watkins, ULaw’s director of employability, ahead of next week’s in-person workshops and networking evening in London
Sep 28 2022 12:36pm
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Different cultures, different projects: Life on international secondment with a Magic Circle law firm

Time overseas is a prized opportunity among trainees. But what is it actually like, how much support are secondees given and what are the high points and challenges? We asked two A&O secondees about their experiences so far
Sep 20 2022 10:49am
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Highlights from The Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Top lawyers and industry experts gave valuable, up-to-the-minute advice on a range of commercial law topics
Jul 15 2022 11:25am

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Solicitor apprenticeships: what you need to know…

BPP’s Alison Wells explains why solicitor apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular option for school-leavers and how the law school supports firms taking up this new pathway
May 10 2022 10:10am
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From Kuala Lumpur to Leeds — and what I learnt along the way

Hill Dickinson lawyer Natalie Hong on standout deals, dual qualification and speaking eight languages
Apr 21 2022 10:19am
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The lowdown on the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Lawyers share insights into practice areas including M&A, litigation, and legal tech
Apr 13 2022 10:27am
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What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter 2021 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Lawyers share insights into practice areas including ESG, finance, legal tech, gaming and media law
Dec 23 2021 12:52pm
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How I secured a training contract at a top City firm

Reed Smith trainee Tiffany Law reflects on her journey into law and how she took onboard feedback to earn a spot at her firm of choice
Nov 2 2021 11:55am
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Navigating multi-billion pound deals and cross-border transactions as a City lawyer

Goodwin senior associate Raymond Fang tells Legal Cheek Careers about his day to day and the standout deals he’s advised on
Oct 22 2021 2:06pm

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Dublin’s legal scene through the eyes of two junior lawyers

McCann FitzGerald associates Olivia Wright and Darragh Caldwell offer their top application tips while reflecting on their own career journeys so far, ahead of the firm’s appearance at next week’s Legal Cheek Irish Virtual Law Fair 2021
Oct 12 2021 10:43am
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A Clifford Chance future trainee picks out the key commercial awareness points from our ESG event

Will Holmes hears from three of the magic circle firm’s lawyers and the global director of inclusion
Sep 15 2021 1:34pm
Virtual student event THIS AFTERNOON: Secrets to Success London — with Dechert, Clyde & Co, Pinsent Masons and ULaw

Wednesday 21 July, from 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
Jul 17 2021 12:56pm