Tom Scanlon
Tom Scanlon is a freelance writer for Legal Cheek. Tom had a nomadic childhood, growing up in exotic locations such as Seoul-Korea, Tokyo-Japan and Rutland-Kent. He read law at UCL, and his hobbies include Japanese fencing and playing five-a-side football.
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‘Commercial awareness is more than reading the FT and using buzzwords’
A panel of lawyers and legal experts from Ropes & Gray, Gowling WLG, Irwin Mitchell and ULaw consider the hot commercial themes of 2022 and how students can prepare for the changing world of work
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Meet the infrastructure lawyers helping ‘Build back better’
A panel of experts from Pinsent Masons discuss their work and how it is helping drive the post-Covid economic recovery
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What to consider when making the leap into law from another profession
Lawyers who’ve done it share their insights
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Newcastle’s thriving legal scene offers new opportunities for aspiring lawyers
Solicitors join legal education experts to discuss the opportunities available for TC hunters in the North East
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City lawyers share careers and commercial awareness advice
Lawyers from the London offices of Baker McKenzie, BCLP and Norton Rose Fulbright join a magic circle lawyer turned legal education specialist to discuss the key themes so far this year
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What to consider when pursuing a legal career in the North
Lawyers based in Manchester and Newcastle joined an expert in legal education from Leeds for an evening of careers advice
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Why aspiring lawyers should seriously consider starting their legal careers in the South West
A panel of lawyers and legal education experts give the lowdown on legal life in Bristol and beyond
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My life in law
Sally Davies on rising through the ranks to make Mayer Brown’s first female London managing partner
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My unconventional journey into law
A former chef, retail assistant and army officer explain how they made their way to Addleshaw Goddard
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Key commercial awareness talking points for future lawyers
Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw
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Life as a lawyer in the North
A panel of lawyers and legal education experts discuss the region’s legal scene
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The opportunities ahead for the Midlands legal market
Lawyers from across the region share their insights
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CMS lawyers talk remote-working, lawtech and the future of legal practice
A panel of experts reflect on a year of unprecedented twists and turns
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Restructuring and private equity: What aspiring lawyers need to know
A panel of experts from Weil offer insights from the frontline and explain how they’re helping clients respond to the global crisis
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The opportunities for future City lawyers in a post-COVID world
Three associates from the London offices of Freshfields, Baker McKenzie and Reed Smith join a ULaw careers expert to share advice
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How to secure a training contract at a global law firm in Hong Kong
Five industry experts share their top tips
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What will the lawyer of the future look like?
Four experts explore the rise of NewLaw and consider the training options on the horizon
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How the pandemic will impact future lawyers
Four speakers from different corners of the legal profession share their insights
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COVID-19: What it means for aspiring lawyers
Commercial insights and careers advice courtesy of four experts
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How to manage your mental health as a junior lawyer
Lawyers and wellbeing experts offer up their tips and advice
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The importance of displaying your personality in training contract interviews
Application and interview advice courtesy of solicitors from Burges Salmon, Osborne Clarke and RPC