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Why you should care about trainee retention rates

The Legal Cheek Podcast explains why this often overlooked stat matters for aspiring lawyers

2 days ago
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Exclusive: AI tool promises to ‘streamline’ law student experience

Mens ReAI can pronounce EU case law, update your LinkedIn and even attend assessment centres

Apr 1 2026 7:32am
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‘I’m self-studying SQE1. Any advice?’

Solicitor-hopeful seeks guidance

Mar 31 2026 9:19am
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ULaw strikes SQE partnership with Leicester Uni

On-campus teaching

Mar 30 2026 8:39am
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Bonds, borders and boarding passes: What life as a capital markets lawyer actually looks like

White & Case associate Jack Adachi on the international draw of global finance law and life on the deal

Mar 30 2026 8:38am

Inside the Legal Cheek–ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme 2026: Key moments and takeaways

Insights on everything from corporate M&A and disputes to private equity, real estate and trainee tips

Mar 27 2026 8:50am
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The SQE is tough by design — here’s how to beat it

From building stamina to choosing the right course, ULaw's Daniel Cowan shares what it really takes to pass one of law's toughest tests

Mar 24 2026 10:41am

Another major influencer quits BigLaw

Social media star Ellie Stefanie becomes third high-profile figure to announce they’re leaving

Mar 20 2026 9:18am

‘Do City law firms still favour certain unis?’

Solicitor hopeful has concerns

Mar 19 2026 10:17am
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Lawfluencer announces departure from City law after finishing training contract

Vera Mayzel made announcement on Instagram

Mar 18 2026 12:37pm

What does it take to be a solicitor apprentice?

Ceri Evans, programme director for apprenticeships at ULaw, discusses the confidence and skills needed to pursue a legal career straight from school

Mar 17 2026 11:34am

Why researching law firms requires an MI5 mindset

Steph Day, Careers and Employability Manager at BARBRI, explains how to dig into firms properly, leverage non-law experience to your advantage and stay resilient in a fast-changing profession

Mar 16 2026 8:40am

‘Is it a bad idea to chase grad rec about my vac scheme application?’

Aspiring lawyer seeks readers' thoughts 🤔

Mar 13 2026 7:44am
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Why the best legal careers rarely go exactly to plan

ULaw programme lead Emma Taylor about her route into law and the case for keeping an open mind as an aspiring solicitor

Mar 12 2026 8:45am
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Why negotiation still matters in the age of AI

Charlotte Wanendeya, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and Head of Law at BPP London, on why the skills that make a great lawyer have never mattered more

Mar 11 2026 11:22am

Legal ‘V-Level’ set for 2028 launch

Equivalent to one A-Level

Mar 11 2026 9:43am
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How to convert a vac scheme into a TC offer

8 tips for crossing that final hurdle

Mar 6 2026 8:47am
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SRA requires students to disclose SQE prep to access results

Follows provider pass rate data issue

Mar 3 2026 8:51am
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