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Why do so few solicitors become judges?
As the number of non-barristers on the bench falls to its lowest point in a decade, what is holding solicitors back?
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Why non-law students make great lawyers — with Ashurst, Mishcon de Reya, Reed Smith and ULaw
Tuesday 3 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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SQE: How well can you tackle MCQs? — with BPP
Thursday 5 June, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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The Legal Cheek Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair 2025
Monday 9 June to Friday 13 June, taking place virtually
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Secrets to Success Birmingham — with Pinsent Masons, Reed Smith, Squire Patton Boggs, Browne Jacobson and ULaw
Thursday 19 June, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON
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Secrets to Success Manchester — with Pinsent Masons, Clyde & Co, Express Solicitors and ULaw
Tuesday 24 June, 4pm to 6:30pm, taking place IN-PERSON
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Non-law students: why conversion courses remain a ‘crucial’ stepping stone to becoming a lawyer
Phyllida Roberts, head of law conversion courses at ULaw, shares her advice for non-law students preparing for a legal career
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Cracking SQE2: What you really need to succeed
From legal secretary, to employment lawyer, to SQE senior tutor, Joanne White has seen it all. We sat down with BARBRI’s SQE2 lead to hear her top tips for success
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The lowdown on LegalEdCon 2025
Legal Cheek's annual conference gathered together key figures from across the profession to discuss GenZ, SQE, apprenticeships, skills gaps and more
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Meet the legal education expert preparing students for success at SQE and beyond
BARBRI’s director of learning, Alisa Gray, discusses the skills that make an excellent lawyer, how students should be using AI and shares her expert advice for learning and development professionals
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Thinking about SQE1? Watch this taster workshop on demand
Hilary Chadwick, BPP’s Head of Law and a qualified solicitor, guides you through it
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The Legal Cheek Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair
Taking place from Monday 9 June until Friday 13 June
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Balancing guilt: Rethinking mens rea and the criminalisation of neurodivergence
Queen’s Belfast law student Sarisha Harikrishna explores the impact of brain function and behaviour within the context of criminal offences
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AI and the erosion of artistic integrity
Leeds law school grad, Mohammad Anas, takes a deep-dive into the ramifications of Ghibli-style images on copyright law in the era of generative AI
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Financial Conduct Authority name-and-shame plans scuppered before launch
Future BCLP trainee, Keenan Taku explores the FCA's abandoned proposals to name firms under investigation
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Italy’s ban on cellular meat: Protecting tradition or blocking innovation?
Uni of Kent LLM student, Hamsa Jayanathan, analyses the law around cell-grown meat in the face of Italy's controversial ban
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What inheritance tax changes really mean for farmers
Exeter law grad Harry Cooke analyses budget changes to agricultural property relief that sparked protests around the country