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Creating an SQE course where ‘students come first’

The City Law School Head of Department for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes, James Catchpole, breaks down the university’s approach to the new training regime

Apr 21 2023 11:32am
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Navigating the SQE prep market — what to consider?

Your preparation should not be seen merely as a means to passing the centralised assessments, but as essential for life as a solicitor, write Nottingham Law School's Kate Mills and Jayne Dixon

Apr 11 2023 10:53am

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme

Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Apr 6 2023 12:06pm
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Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart

The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration

Apr 5 2023 10:27am

What should be on future lawyers’ radars

ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession

Mar 30 2023 1:56pm
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We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far

Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Mar 29 2023 12:07pm
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Full video: SQE v LPC: which route is best for me?

BPP University careers experts weigh up the options available to future solicitors

Mar 16 2023 2:04pm

How Macfarlanes is working to make law firm careers more accessible

Macfarlanes’ early legal careers senior manager Catherine Morgan-Guest speaks about the firm’s initiatives to broaden their recruitment pool

Mar 15 2023 11:04am

‘A training contract is like a marriage — you need to find the right one’

Ahead of Howard Kennedy’s application deadline next month, we ask Kerry Price, a trainee at the firm, for her top application tips

Mar 9 2023 11:33am

Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North

Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law's Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England

Feb 27 2023 10:34am
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How I am helping prepare the next generation of lawyers

The College of Legal Practice’s module leader and supervisor Nabeala Fiaz explains how she combines her passion for law and education

Feb 23 2023 9:59am

Opening doors to Black lawyers: How Shearman & Sterling is building a more inclusive workforce

A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme

Feb 21 2023 3:19pm

Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts

From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers

Feb 20 2023 2:00pm

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’

City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Feb 16 2023 10:16am
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Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider

BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes

Feb 9 2023 2:52pm

Life as a lawyer in a countercyclical practice area

Womble Bond Dickinson restructuring and insolvency lawyers explain what the economic downturn means for their clients

Feb 8 2023 4:03pm

TC in the Toon? A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the North

ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope explores what the vibrant city has in store for students

Feb 6 2023 1:06pm

5 takeaways from our training contract application masterclass

Lawyers and graduate recruitment specialists come together to discuss the dos and don’ts of the TC process

Jan 30 2023 10:43am

How ESG is shaking things up at law firms

Hill Dickinson partners explain how the heightened focus on environmental, social and governance is changing their work

Jan 25 2023 10:26am

3 ways that changing the way you work can change your life

Your career is yours to shape and it doesn’t need to take a linear path

Jan 19 2023 12:30pm

5 tips to secure pupillage

Gatehouse barrister and pupillage committee member Clare Anslow offers advice for those interested in a career at the bar

Jan 17 2023 1:40pm