Tag: Students

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

21 hours ago

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

22 hours ago

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

2 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

7 days ago
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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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From safe cracking to fraudster tracking: How one City lawyer built a career in global investigations

Mayer Brown counsel Chris Roberts tells Legal Cheek Careers about his work at the sharp end of investigations and fighting fraud

Oct 23 2025 8:48am

7 mistakes that could ruin your training contract application

The biggest TC blunders — and how to avoid them

Oct 23 2025 8:47am
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What it really means to be an ‘AI lawyer’ — and why it matters

Bird & Bird senior associate Nora Santalu discusses what it’s like advising on the cutting edge of AI and biometric technologies and the regulatory grey areas in a booming industry

Oct 22 2025 8:17am

What it really takes to become a lawyer — and how to get there

Robert Dudley, BARBRI’s head of employability & engagement, unpacks what success looks like in the SQE era

Oct 21 2025 7:09am

Private client law through the eyes of a junior lawyer

Macfarlanes associate Helin Gurel discusses the firm’s culture of collaboration, what has been keeping her and her team busy recently and her advice for future lawyers

Oct 20 2025 7:33am

From Tesco to TC: Every little helps when it comes to landing a legal role 

Former ULaw student and now Pinsent Masons trainee Katie Toolan reflects on her journey into law, her training experience so far, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way

Oct 14 2025 12:28pm

Lean teams, big responsibility: What it’s like to train at a leading US law firm in London

Gibson Dunn’s Grace Atkinson reflects on her journey to qualification and shares her top tips for securing a training contract

Oct 13 2025 8:48am

Revealed: Inside pupil barrister pay at the country’s top chambers

Up to six-figure sums fresh from bar school 🤑

Oct 13 2025 8:47am
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Inside one global law firm’s expansion in Dublin — and what it means for aspiring lawyers

Dentons Dublin managing partner Eavan Saunders discuss her return from London, launching an office in lockdown and nurturing a new generation of lawyers

Oct 10 2025 10:56am