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How aspiring lawyers can make QWE work for them

Speakers from Flex Legal, Accutrainee and Reed Smith joined a legal education expert from BARBRI to discuss how qualifying work experience is presenting a new and exciting pathway into the profession

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The changing legal landscape: How will it affect aspiring lawyers?

Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Law, Professor Peter Crisp, looks at some of the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession, ahead of next week’s Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme

5 days ago
Top commercial chambers join forces to launch new social mobility mentoring scheme

One-on-one guidance, application workshops and more, with applications now open

5 days ago
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What is commercial awareness and how do you show law firms you’ve got it?

ULaw London Moorgate campus dean Caroline Carter demystifies the popular buzz phrase as she offers words of encouragement for the next generation of lawyers

7 days ago
Pups, legal celebs and stylish merch: The London Legal Walk in photos

Lawyers don trainers for pro bono causes

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Applications now open for Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair

Leading chambers and law schools return on 8 October for UK’s biggest bar careers event

Jun 29 2022 10:59am

US firm Sidley latest to up LPC and GDL maintenance grants for future London trainees

18% boost to £13k

Jun 28 2022 12:43pm
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Why law students should ‘explore their passions’ and ‘keep an open mind’

ULaw careers manager Katherine Meehan offers up her top interview dos and don’ts while trumpeting the benefits of legal life in the North West

Jun 28 2022 10:28am
Squires to give 75% of internships and work experience places to disadvantaged students as part of new ESG strategy

Doesn’t include vac schemes

Jun 28 2022 9:28am
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Mock trial winner ‘lost for words’ after scooping Smart car

Another competition, another car 🚗

Jun 24 2022 10:20am
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Top lawyers give the lowdown on what ESG really means

A panel of experts discuss the role of law firms in driving environmental, social and governance goals

Jun 22 2022 12:30pm
UK’s biggest exam board apologises for ‘confusion’ and ‘stress’ after A-Level law students were tested on unexpected tort topic

😲 Rylands v Fletcher 😲

Jun 22 2022 11:40am
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SQE prep provider creates ‘humanitarian scholarship’ for aspiring lawyers fleeing war

Half price SQE1 course with BARBRI

Jun 22 2022 9:18am
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Qualifying Work Experience: Looking beyond the traditional training contract

Robert Dudley, vice president of strategy and marketing at BARBRI, looks at how the SQE is providing new opportunities for aspiring lawyers

Jun 21 2022 10:23am
White & Case boosts maintenance grant by over 60% in response to ‘increased cost of living’

Future trainees to receive £17k a year during LPC and GDL

Jun 17 2022 2:34pm
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Why law students shouldn’t be discouraged by anti-lawyer rhetoric

Top solicitors and barristers provide words of encouragement for aspiring lawyers

Jun 17 2022 1:13pm
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‘Can I send LinkedIn requests to lawyers I meet on my vac scheme?’

I don’t want to come across cringe

Jun 16 2022 9:20am
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Top 10 places for Leeds, Queen’s Belfast and Warwick in latest law school rankings

Russell Group unis secure all but one of the top 20 spots

Jun 15 2022 9:18am
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The SQE: Navigating the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with BPP Law School’s Head of Outreach and Student Recruitment, Jonny Hurst, to discuss exams, course funding and QWE, ahead of his appearance at Thursday’s virtual event

Jun 14 2022 2:53pm
A former City partner’s guide to navigating the training contract application process

With interview season just around the corner, former NRF lawyer Nick Clayson offers up his top tips and advice to those seeking to enter the profession

Jun 14 2022 9:12am
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Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot

Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500

Jun 13 2022 12:03pm