Tag: Students

How aspiring lawyers can become networking pros
ULaw London Moorgate Dean Aruna Verma talks smooth networking, tailoring firm applications and dealing with rejection

City Law Society training chief urges law firms to support trainees struggling with SQE
Clifford Chance revoked TC offers while Macfarlanes has 'pass first time' policy

A global career with flexibility and high-calibre work from the comfort of home
A sneak peek into the world of legal consulting at Allen & Overy’s Peerpoint

Dealing with the mental ‘shockwave’ of the SQE
A paralegal opens up about wellbeing challenges associated with the new assessment

Macfarlanes future trainees fear for careers amid firm’s ‘must pass first time’ SQE policy
Follows Clifford Chance terminating TCs

‘I passed SQE1 at the first attempt – but here’s everything that needs to change’
A future trainee solicitor offers their post-exam reflections

The key differences between law school and legal practice – a trainee solicitor’s perspective
From lectures to law firms, Grace Makungu details her experiences

Exclusive: Clifford Chance cancels TC offers for students who failed SQE
No second chances

‘I failed SQE1 and lost my TC. Is anyone else in the same boat?’
Needs help on what to do next

‘I’m studying the SQE as a non-law student working part-time – this is how it’s going’
Future trainee Madelaine Moss shares her SQE journey

IBA releases guidance for law schools to safeguard student mental health
Wellbeing issues should not be sign of weakness, says International Bar Association

More than a quarter of pupil barristers encounter bullying or harassment
Significantly higher number of women experienced issues personally

5 top tips for mastering law firm networking events
Legal Cheek explains…

Training contract seekers reveal their biggest law firm ‘green flags’
Good salary, work-life balance, diversity and more 💚

Law students provide court support for divorcing couples
New pro bono scheme

High-profile work, great networking and weekend seaside escapes: a case for the Bristol legal scene
The University of Law Campus Dean Zoe King highlights the benefits of the South West

‘I’ve secured my first pupillage interview… any advice?’
Budding barrister seeks help

Charity calls on law students to teach school kids legal basics
Over 200,000 taught so far

SQE question pulled after law change
No impact on pass mark

‘The best training contract interviews are like conversations’
Lachlan Low, White & Case counsel, talks cross-border work, ESG and how to demonstrate commercial awareness

What acting out legal cases on TikTok has taught me about the potential of social media
Annabel Field, a graduate in history and currently pursuing her PGDL studies, shares her thoughts