Tag: Students

My reflections on SQE1
Mikaela Hristova, future trainee solicitor at Stephenson Harwood and current BPP SQE student, discusses her exam experience

5 types of law students – Stanley cup edition
Make yourself a Harvey Spectacle

Search for missing BPP law student continues
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan disappeared on 2 March

How to boost your commercial awareness
Legal Cheek explains…

Law students weigh in on firms’ treatment of SQE trainees
Some call for resits, others say rescinding TCs is the right call

Your official rundown of the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring 2024 Virtual Vacation Scheme
Leading lawyers talk deals, projects, private equity and more

Trowers introduces innovation seat for trainees
New TC option

How can the SQE be improved?
Legal Cheek readers call for cheaper fees, better exam rooms, past papers and more

How to master LinkedIn as an aspiring lawyer
Network online like a pro

Junior lawyers reveal their top partner peeves
Take note...

CMS and Slaughters latest firms to withdraw TC offers
SQE fallout continues

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