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‘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’m a high street trainee with City law ambitions. Should I quit my TC?’
Rookie requires readers' advice
‘Has anyone tried to negotiate a bigger SQE maintenance grant?’
Aspiring lawyer worries about making ends meet
‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’
Aspiring solicitor has concerns
Aspiring barrister: ‘Should I take a £17k pay cut for CV-boosting role?’
Will move pay off?
‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’
Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful
‘Any advice on navigating the NQ lawyer market?’
Help requested
‘What do I wear on my vac scheme?’
Fashion advice required
‘I’m about to start my TC in London. Where should I live?’
Trainee needs guidance
‘Is law firm culture really a thing?’
Budding City lawyer seeks advice