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‘I’ve been invited to a law firm careers dinner. Any tips on dos and don’ts?’
Aspiring lawyer seeks guidance
‘As an NQ lawyer, would moving offshore damage my career?’
Change of scene
‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’
I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice
Junior lawyer: ‘Will spending a year backpacking in Australia kill my career?’
I've got the travel itch
Career-changing doctor: ‘Can I negotiate my training contract salary?’
I have years of experience and transferable skills
‘I’m thinking of taking a gap year after qualifying as a solicitor. Is this career suicide?’
One NQ asks for readers' advice
‘Will doing a PhD damage my chances of a career at the bar?’
I have a fully-funded offer from Oxford Uni
Will doing a PhD spell the end of my career in private practice?
Newly qualified solicitor questions a return to education
‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’
Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series
‘I’ve failed vac scheme applications three years in a row. When is it time to give up?’
Aspiring lawyer seeks advice
‘Moving from a Magic Circle law firm to a US law firm: what should I expect?’
Junior lawyer seeks insights
‘Solicitor apprenticeship or uni? I can’t decide…’
Which route? 🤷
‘I am thinking of quitting my job to chase my dream of becoming a criminal barrister’
Career changer needs advice
Big salaries vs long hours: Is the trade-off worth it for young lawyers?
One TC seeker needs advice
‘What is going on with legal LinkedIn?’
One lawyer isn't happy
‘What is the proper etiquette for an open-plan office?’
One junior solicitor has reached their limit