Legal Cheek Careers
The latest careers content in one place, plus events, key deadlines, campus ambassador programme details and the Legal Cheek Most Lists.
One employment lawyer explains how a love of puzzles makes his job feel more like a hobby
Squire Patton Boggs partner Bryn Doyle talks law and a passion for problem-solving
Fast-paced work, lots of responsibility and unwavering support — one global law firm’s approach to solicitor training
Mayer Brown associate Charlotte Tarr on how she trained and qualified while managing a cancer diagnosis
How one leading US law firm is supporting its LGBTQ+ lawyers
Ropes & Gray counsel Alexandru shares his experience
UK law firms declare ambitious net zero commitments
Competition announced for law firm employees to win chance to build sustainability skills with top training course
How to stand out this TC application season
ULaw Campus Dean Zoe King offers her advice on tackling applications, commercial awareness and interviews
‘London’s skyscrapers inspired me to become a real estate lawyer’
BCLP's Daniel Burnand talks office space and what ESG means for his clients
The varied and international work of a Glasgow-based tax lawyer
Dentons partner Lorna McCaa discusses her work and the perks of working in Scotland
How I help clients navigate the world of AI
Bird & Bird senior associate Will Bryson discusses his work in the firm’s tech transactions team
Top tips for vac scheme applications
ULaw's John McKeown talks writing concisely, assessment centres and handling rejection
Meet the Magic Circle lawyer working at the cutting edge of the tech sector
Linklaters associate Charlotte Beardsworth reflects on her career so far
My journey from paralegal to lawtech expert
Addleshaw Goddard’s innovation manager reflects on his path into law and what AI means for lawyers
From chemistry graduate to IP lawyer
Bristows’ Ellen Lambrix talks life sciences, STEM skills and secondments
Insights into the Birmingham legal market and how to go about building QWE
Clare Stapleton, Employability Group Manager at ULaw Birmingham talks networking tips, common application pitfalls and demonstrating commercial awareness
‘I studied law for the first time when preparing for the SQE – and I wouldn’t change a thing’
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with US law firm trainee Ellen Swarbrick to talk SQE, career change and TCs
‘I was one of the first solicitor apprentices to qualify through the SQE – here’s what I learnt’
Fletchers Solicitors’ Joshua Whittam on his journey from school leaver to lawyer
A junior lawyer talks career change and expanding access to the profession
Mills & Reeve associate Louis Geary-Smith reflects on his move form marketing to law
A newly qualified lawyer on six-seat training contracts and why communication is key
Burges Salmon’s Liam Edwards discusses his varied work in the firm’s projects department
An employment partner offers her views on hybrid working, AI and career breaks
Osborne Clarke’s Olivia Sinfield reflects on her work and why raising a family has made her a better lawyer
Why I chose to train at a US law firm in London
Morrison Foerster associate Carlotta Pregnolato reflects on her journey from trainee to NQ associate
The lowdown on life at a leading US law firm in London
Willkie partner Jennifer Tait speaks about life in the capital markets group
From Battersea Power Station to the Chinese Embassy – the varied life of a global real estate lawyer
Taylor Wessing partner Leona Ahmed discusses her life at the firm