Tag: Students
How many laws does Santa break in one night?
The jolly old man's yearly visit raises some interesting questions about trespass, privacy and tax evasion 🎅👮
A brief beginner’s guide to the SQE
Nine key things to know when exploring the solicitor qualification route
A future trainee’s experience of tackling the SQE
The University of Law student Chloe Autran discusses her pathway into law, leveraging work experience and tips for navigating the SQE
Exclusive research: 58% of junior barristers at top chambers are Oxbridge grads
Down from over 70% pre-Covid
What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025
Leading lawyers give the lowdown on disputes, deals and day-to-day practice
How to navigate the pupillage hunt from someone who’s done it
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Devereux Chambers’ Alexander Fernandes to discuss his move from accountancy to the bar, and his advice for aspiring barristers
Watch now: TC and vac scheme application masterclass
BPP careers expert and a trainee solicitor walk you through the process
How well do the country’s top law firms feed their lawyers?
From superb sushi to second-rate school dinners, Legal Cheek dives into the world of in-firm cuisine
Future lawyers give mixed reviews to Mishcon’s new AI interview
It's replaced the firm's old application form
Smart strategies students can deploy for SQE success
BPP LLM student Yasmin Elsayed shares her prep experience — from study techniques to gaining real-world skills through pro bono
The global law firm redefining how future lawyers are trained
Legal Cheek Careers speaks with Reed Smith’s early careers adviser Nikiesha Alanya on what makes the firm’s approach unique
Gateway reopens for browsing as countdown begins to Legal Cheek’s Virtual Pupillage Fair
Meet 40+ chambers before application season begins
A data protection lawyer’s view on the rise of AI
Bates Wells senior associate Rayhaan Vankalwala reflects on his career journey and how aligning his work with his values has shaped his path so far
Questions to ask (and avoid) in your final TC interview
The right one might seal the deal
How a top US law firm navigates big-ticket deals
Ben Perry, partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, discusses what it’s like to work on some of the world’s largest deals and shares his advice for students on developing commercial awareness
Burges Salmon pushes Bristol NQ lawyer pay to £76k
Pay rises in Edinburgh and for trainees too
6 commercial awareness topics every aspiring lawyer should watch out for
Lawyers share their views on the key issues currently impacting the profession
SQE2 pass rate hits 76% in latest round
959 sat the exam
Uncovering the facts: The investigations lawyers getting to the truth behind workplace disputes
Lewis Silkin’s Anna Bond explains how her work in the investigations team takes her beyond legal advice and into the human stories behind workplace disputes