Tag: Students

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What you need to know before taking the SQE

The College of Legal Practice’s Jane Waddell discusses her move from City law to legal education, and how students should approach the SQE

3 days ago

‘Against all odds — my journey to the Bar’

Henderson Chambers' Isha Shakir talks cases, work-life balance and ‘fish and chip Fridays’

Jul 19 2024 4:20pm

What does AI really mean for aspiring lawyers? A tech expert explains

ULaw’s Patrick Grant deep dives into the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in law

Jul 15 2024 12:49pm

My journey to qualification without a training contract

Chloe Hayes, a trainee solicitor in BPP’s Social Impact Team, discusses her pioneering QWE route to becoming a solicitor

Jul 9 2024 8:50am

EXCLUSIVE: DLA Piper raises London newly qualified lawyer pay to £110k

Regional salaries receive boost to £75k

Jul 4 2024 11:34am
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Aspiring lawyer opens up on life as an ‘estranged’ law student

Durham undergrad Niall Hignett reflects on the challenges of navigating uni without parental support

Jul 4 2024 9:11am

Bristol Uni law student eyes seat in this week’s General Election 

Greens' James Nelson will consider abandoning studies if successful

Jul 2 2024 8:44am
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How to choose the right law firm for you

ULaw campus dean Sandie Gaines discusses her experience in employment law and how students can prepare for upcoming applications

Jul 1 2024 10:18am

Students rate best (and worst) law firms for ‘climate accountability’

Group says lawyers should have option to reject work contributing to climate crisis

Jun 27 2024 8:54am
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How the SQE is opening up new routes to qualification in publicly funded practice areas

There are few practice areas more interesting than crime, says David Green, Academic Manager and criminal law lecturer at ULaw Birmingham

Jun 26 2024 2:45pm

‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’

Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful

Jun 24 2024 8:30am
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Over a quarter of small and medium law firms yet to adopt SQE

Nearly half cite lack of info for not switching

Jun 21 2024 8:44am
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Watch now: everything you need to know about SQE courses

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins future trainees to discuss the key considerations when selecting a prep course

Jun 18 2024 10:49am

Former Team GB athlete swaps Taekwondo for a training contract

'I had the opportunity to live my dream, kicking people for a living,' Hassan Haider tells Legal Cheek

Jun 18 2024 8:25am
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The best bits from the Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2024 Virtual Vac Scheme

A handy summary of the week’s workshops and presentations

Jun 17 2024 11:28am