Legal Cheek Careers

The latest careers content in one place, plus events, key deadlines, campus ambassador programme details and the Legal Cheek Most Lists.

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Why non-legal work experience can be your secret ‘superpower’ to securing a training contract

From Boots to the Home Office, Mayer Brown trainee Amrit Walia shares how her varied career path paved the way to her role at the international firm

Oct 28 2024 8:58am

Why innovation is the key to your future career as a lawyer

Jeremy Coleman, NRF's Director of Innovation, discusses the next frontier of innovation in the law, and the skills aspiring lawyers need to succeed

Oct 22 2024 12:09pm

Leeds uncovered: A law student’s insider guide

ULaw student Lewis Francis shares insights on campus life, the perks of studying in Leeds, and how he stays busy outside his studies

Oct 21 2024 6:56am

From rising football star to City law firm partner

Baker McKenzie’s Tom Edwards discusses his early sports career, the ‘buzz’ of exciting deals and wellbeing in law

Oct 17 2024 8:44am
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From US stocks trader to the SQE

ULaw student Brian Ngure gives his top tips for SQE success

Oct 16 2024 10:40am

How a vacation scheme sparked a law firm partner’s fascination with IP law

Bristows' Richard Pinckney discusses life in patent litigation and why science marries perfectly with the law

Oct 15 2024 9:39am

What aspiring lawyers need to know about energy law

CMS partner Matthew Brown discusses the evolution of energy law, the importance of diverse career experiences, and his advice for aspiring energy lawyers

Oct 14 2024 9:55am

From Leeds car parks to Singapore power stations: How global growth is unlocking new opportunities for one firm’s lawyers

Addleshaw Goddard partner Graeme Warburton discusses the outfit’s international expansion

Oct 10 2024 8:42am
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From paralegal to partner: My career journey at a major City law firm

BCLP M&A and corporate finance partner Tom Bacon discusses his work and what has kept him at the firm for 14 years

Oct 9 2024 8:53am

Courts, copyright and crypto: The life of an IP litigator

Bird & Bird associate Ning-Ning Li shares her journey from a science background to a legal career, the crucial role of attention to detail, and her involvement in one of world’s biggest Bitcoin legal battles

Oct 8 2024 7:44am

The diverse work of a Bristol finance lawyer

From pandemic business support to advising on solar mini-grids in Lesotho, Burges Salmon associate Luke Addison reflects on his career so far

Oct 7 2024 8:01am
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons

My life as a charity lawyer

Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract

Oct 4 2024 8:58am
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Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success

The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law

Oct 3 2024 9:58am

5 things we learnt about life as a private equity lawyer

A panel of Weil’s private equity lawyers discuss working with top-level clients, the biggest challenges they have faced in their career, and what we’re going to see in this practice area over the next 12 months

Oct 2 2024 8:47am
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Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture

Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling

Oct 1 2024 11:10am
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How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert

A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law

Sep 27 2024 9:55am

Shoosmiths in 5 Instagram posts

From the firm’s history and core values to unique office perks, here’s everything you need to know about Shoosmiths in five posts from its popular early careers Instagram page

Sep 26 2024 9:37am
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A top tutor’s advice for students anxious about the SQE

BARBRI’s Emily Allen discusses the perks of flexible learning, the importance of downtime and the challenges of exam prep

Sep 25 2024 8:45am

Mastering AI: Meet the lawyers redefining tech in law

Osborne Clarke associates Tom Sharpe and Thomas Stables discuss the transformative role of AI in reshaping legal practices, offering insights into their specialised approaches and the evolving landscape of technology law

Sep 24 2024 10:25am
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From climate disasters to political instability: Inside the dynamic world of insurance law

RPC partner Lucy Dyson shares insights on her career in insurance law, the evolving global risk landscape, and the value of curiosity and creativity in the field

Sep 23 2024 9:41am

Inside the world of a finance lawyer at a leading US firm’s London office

Willkie partner Komal Raina shares her career journey, insights into 2025 market trends and the career advice she thinks everyone should hear

Sep 18 2024 9:15am