Tag: Students

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A future trainee’s path from English and French law to preparing for the SQE

The University of Law student Bernie Thomas reflects on her journey so far

4 days ago

What does being a disputes lawyer actually involve?

The Legal Cheek Podcast looks at everything from class actions to litigation funding -- listen now 🎙️

5 days ago

Top barristers and rappers unite to challenge use of rap lyrics in criminal trials

Concerns over conflating 'art with evidence'

Feb 10 2026 9:07am
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‘My journey from marine biology to practicing AI governance at a global law firm’

Simmons & Simmons partner Peter Lee about his varied career and the firm’s approach to legal tech

Feb 9 2026 8:56am

Curveball TC interview questions (and how not to panic)

'If you were a tree, what kind would you be and why?'

Feb 9 2026 8:56am
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City law, the SQE and staying sane: How to survive the journey to qualification

Legal Cheek Careers chats to lawyer-turned-ULaw programme and student lead Karen Watts

Feb 5 2026 12:04pm
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Aspiring lawyer loses claim against Clyde & Co over training contract rejections

City player successfully defends claim, though judge criticises handling of applications

Feb 4 2026 12:21pm
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5 commercial awareness themes for 2026

From geopolitical uncertainty to private credit – listen now 🎙️

Feb 3 2026 8:45am

Ex-Linklaters and Akin lawyer charges students £300 for interview advice

Ross Macgregor defends new business venture

Feb 2 2026 5:05pm
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Epstein files show aspiring lawyer asking disgraced financier for application advice

Legal rookies appear to have entered Jeffrey Epstein's orbit

Feb 2 2026 3:00pm
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From burnout to balance: How one law school is rethinking how the SQE is studied, supported and survived

BARBRI’s Robert Dudley reflects on the challenges facing today’s law students

Jan 30 2026 7:47am
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SQE ‘more demanding’ than LPC, says regulator

*Pretends to be shocked*

Jan 29 2026 10:03am
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Neurodivergent students not disadvantaged in the SQE, report finds

Neurodivergent candidates outperform counterparts

Jan 28 2026 2:51pm
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Brabners to launch London office

No word on City TCs just yet

Jan 28 2026 1:59pm

From PT to trainee: Leveraging non-law experience for training contract success

Paige Cardrick shares her journey into law and how gym-floor experience became unlikely training for commercial law

Jan 27 2026 12:30pm
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SQE: Regulator releases new guidance for exam disruption

Candidates may receive a full refund

Jan 27 2026 10:57am
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Law lecturer sues student who alleged he threatened her grades for sex

Unnamed aspiring lawyer sent email to uni staff

Jan 27 2026 8:49am

Commercial awareness: Why it’s more than buzzwords or reading the FT cover-to-cover

Anna Mee of BPP Manchester on understanding the business of law

Jan 26 2026 9:46am