Tag: Students

Genuine enthusiasm, or buying appearance?

Ashurst lawyers of different levels of seniority share their experiences

Exposure is already improving grades, apparently

The Council of the Inns of Court has also thrown its weight behind the radical new plan

Herbert Smith Freehills litigator Alex Thomson looks back on what she has learnt so far

...and the ones that offer the least

Trainee solicitor Sam Wignall recalls how he secured a place on his second attempt

Advice includes hating freshers and irrationally crying

Wannabe barristers can help support key initiatives such as making the "profession more accessible"

Exclusive: Cost of law school set to plunge, but concerns about "dumbing down" persist

Russell Group law school gets in on latest social media trend

Exclusive: Firm to fund gap years as fallout from three-way merger with Nabarro and Olswang hits

Taking the less travelled route can be a smart move

Does reality match the stereotype?

One aspiring lawyer harbours concerns that a lack of A-Levels will hinder his legal career

Commercial Awareness Question Time with Herbert Smith Freehills

We’re guessing the GDL, LPC, BPTC and LLB cohorts weren’t big readers, but still…

Bilal Mohammad wants to help more people like him into the legal profession

Magic circle firm's guests "splattered" after fire exit blunder

Possible pro bono "levy" on City firms also gets a mention

Take the world economy doom-mongers with a pinch of salt, urges Ashurst partner Nick Cheshire, this could actually be a good time to be entering the profession