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I suffer from depression: should I even bother to apply for vac schemes?
Please don't tear me apart for asking
Can you make it to the magic circle without a Russell Group degree?
And even if you do, will your partnership prospects be damaged?
How do you play a networking event?
The debatable usefulness of small talk over a glass of wine
‘I’m a disillusioned science PhD: should I do the GDL?’
Career salvation as a lawyer, potentially...
Do I need to chop off my pink tips to ace my TC interview?
Trendy haircuts and law firms
‘I want to be a lawyer — but not a corporate lawyer: is there hope for me?’
The message from law fairs is that it's City law or bust
Is regional experience valued by City law firms?
Stick to the regions, or take a chance on London...
Is doing a masters worth the cash?
Avoid the real world for another year -- and impress law firms in the process. Or maybe not...
‘I got a 2:2 with mitigating circumstances. Can I still make it as a barrister?’
Bar hopeful seeks honest views
‘I got a 2:2 from Durham. Will doing a masters help me secure a training contract?’
Targeting City law firms
Do aspiring lawyers say ‘this is my dream firm’ in TC applications?
Strange or missing a trick
‘I’m older than my supervisor, and the dynamic feels slightly awkward’
Career changer seeks guidance
‘What are people’s thoughts on using the office gym during the day?’
Trainee seeks advice
‘I’m a paralegal, but I’m treated like the firm’s personal assistant’
Given minimal legal work
‘Moving from a high street firm to the City – what are my chances?’
NQ seeks advice on career move
‘Is a pinstripe suit OK for pupillage interviews?’
Sartorial guidance 👔
‘The client is really rude and my supervisor doesn’t seem to care’
Suck it up or say something?