Tag: Students

Meet the projects lawyer who helped keep Manchester’s drinking water flowing

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Philip Dupres, infrastructure partner at Addleshaw Goddard

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How to ace a law firm assessment centre

Often the final hurdle to securing a coveted TC, here’s a breakdown of the essential dos and don’ts

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From law firms to lecture halls: How one corporate solicitor found her way into teaching

ULaw lecturer Hayleigh Southgate discusses how she brings real-world deal experience into the classroom

3 days ago

How one trainee conquered the SQE and began his journey at a top US law firm

Ropes & Gray's Micheal Onyekuru reflects on his journey into law, from studying at Warwick and starting his training contract in the City

4 days ago

Attorney General seeks young voices to champion rule of law

New initiative calls on ambassadors to promote UK justice in their communities

4 days ago
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Uni rank and degree grade best predict SQE success, report finds

Many factors influencing performance remain unknown

5 days ago
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The lawyer who advises lawyers: Inside Shoosmiths’ commercial know-how team

Stefanie Hughes explains what it means to a professional support lawyer and shares how she helps the commercial team stay ahead of legal and market developments

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How trainees and junior lawyers are shaping the AI lawtech revolution

Jamie Ball, AI lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, about his journey from techie to AI law innovator and how the firm is embracing AI and trainee-led innovation

Nov 10 2025 9:55am

How to future-proof your legal career at a time of radical change

Irwin Mitchell employment lawyer Andy Boyde considers what AI and regulatory change mean for aspiring solicitors

Nov 7 2025 3:33pm

From languages to law — how one linguist landed a training contract at an international firm

Current ULaw SQE student Evie McKnight reflects on her journey from studying languages to securing a training contract at an international firm

Nov 6 2025 11:30am

Tips from a top law firm partner on what commercial awareness really means 

Goodwin private equity lawyer George Weavil explores the dynamic nature of deal-making, the importance of commercial awareness, and how junior lawyers can set themselves up for early success

Nov 6 2025 10:34am

How to build a career in sports and media law

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Harbottle & Lewis managing associate Sam Purkiss to hear how a passion for sport helped shape his legal career in media and entertainment

Nov 5 2025 11:15am

Culture, clients and closing deals: demystifying the fast-paced world of debt finance 

White & Case’s London debt finance group on the buzz of transactional work, complex finance deals and their advice for aspiring lawyers

Nov 3 2025 10:41am

Building a career in finance law at a leading US firm’s London office

Emilie Stewart, finance partner at Sidley, talks about her rise through the ranks, supporting the progress of more junior lawyers, and advice for aspiring lawyers

Oct 31 2025 8:50am
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Durham Uni pays tribute to law student killed after being hit by car

Aspiring lawyer Abigail Eggleston was 'on track to conquer the world'

Oct 30 2025 11:20am

From sports science to SQE: One aspiring lawyer’s journey

Giulia Zanardini shares her experience studying at The University of Law and what inspired her to pursue a career in law

Oct 29 2025 12:17pm

Watch now: How to research law firms like a pro

Campus Director of The University of Law, Aruna Verma, shares her top tips and strategies for nailing firm research

Oct 29 2025 11:40am
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Departing SRA boss says SQE is ‘going really well’

Paul Philip remains upbeat despite difficulties following rollout

Oct 29 2025 8:20am
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Lack of SQE funding turning aspiring lawyers away from criminal law

'Looming generational crisis,' study finds

Oct 28 2025 8:54am
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Solicitor apprentices rank among top SQE performers, report finds

Achieving higher scores and pass rates than non-apprentice candidates

Oct 27 2025 7:53am
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