Tag: Students

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5 important points to remember about the SQE

Speakers from The College of Legal Practice, Acuity Law and Shoosmiths came together to discuss how the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is offering future lawyers greater flexibility

Jul 21 2022 10:29am

How aspiring solicitors can create their own ‘bespoke training contract’

Accutrainee founder Susan Cooper shares how the firm's flexible TC model is creating a wealth of opportunities for graduates

Jul 20 2022 10:44am
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Mishcon strikes SQE training deal with ULaw

Follows similar moves by Clifford Chance, Taylor Wessing and White & Case

Jul 19 2022 12:53pm
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Battle of the gowns: Ede & Ravenscroft sees off competition claim

Legal attire specialist did not abuse dominant market position, tribunal finds

Jul 19 2022 8:51am
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How to be a human rights lawyer

Legal Cheek Careers speaks to barrister turned ULaw human rights and education academic, Niall Carlin, about how to get a foot into this highly competitive and challenging, but extremely rewarding, world

Jul 18 2022 11:45am

Highlights from The Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer 2022 Virtual Vacation Scheme

Top lawyers and industry experts gave valuable, up-to-the-minute advice on a range of commercial law topics

Jul 15 2022 11:25am
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Full video: How the SQE can help create a more diverse legal profession

Lawyers and legal education experts join double Paralympian and solicitor apprentice Amy Marren to discuss how the new assessment will open the door to untapped talent

Jul 13 2022 2:41pm

Bye bye, BCAT: Bar aptitude test to be ditched this month

No longer effective 'filter', says BSB

Jul 12 2022 8:23am
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ULaw to offer LPC and LLM at Southampton Law School

New options, including masters, delivered from Russell Group uni’s campus

Jul 11 2022 10:45am
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Hill Dickinson to offer TCs in the Toon

Move follows office launch in Newcastle

Jul 8 2022 9:56am
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How aspiring lawyers can make QWE work for them

Speakers from Flex Legal, Accutrainee and Reed Smith joined a legal education expert from BARBRI to discuss how qualifying work experience is presenting a new and exciting pathway into the profession

Jul 5 2022 10:48am

The changing legal landscape: How will it affect aspiring lawyers?

Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Law, Professor Peter Crisp, looks at some of the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession, ahead of next week’s Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer Virtual Vacation Scheme

Jul 1 2022 11:30am

Top commercial chambers join forces to launch new social mobility mentoring scheme

One-on-one guidance, application workshops and more, with applications now open

Jul 1 2022 9:13am
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What is commercial awareness and how do you show law firms you’ve got it?

ULaw London Moorgate campus dean Caroline Carter demystifies the popular buzz phrase as she offers words of encouragement for the next generation of lawyers

Jun 29 2022 2:33pm

Pups, legal celebs and stylish merch: The London Legal Walk in photos

Lawyers don trainers for pro bono causes

Jun 29 2022 1:40pm

Applications now open for Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair

Leading chambers and law schools return on 8 October for UK’s biggest bar careers event

Jun 29 2022 10:59am

Why law students should ‘explore their passions’ and ‘keep an open mind’

ULaw careers manager Katherine Meehan offers up her top interview dos and don’ts while trumpeting the benefits of legal life in the North West

Jun 28 2022 10:28am