Tag: Students

Mock trial winner ‘lost for words’ after scooping Smart car

Another competition, another car 🚗

Jun 24 2022 10:20am
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Top lawyers give the lowdown on what ESG really means

A panel of experts discuss the role of law firms in driving environmental, social and governance goals

Jun 22 2022 12:30pm
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Qualifying Work Experience: Looking beyond the traditional training contract

Robert Dudley, vice president of strategy and marketing at BARBRI, looks at how the SQE is providing new opportunities for aspiring lawyers

Jun 21 2022 10:23am

White & Case boosts maintenance grant by over 60% in response to ‘increased cost of living’

Future trainees to receive £17k a year during LPC and GDL

Jun 17 2022 2:34pm
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Why law students shouldn’t be discouraged by anti-lawyer rhetoric

Top solicitors and barristers provide words of encouragement for aspiring lawyers

Jun 17 2022 1:13pm
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Top 10 places for Leeds, Queen’s Belfast and Warwick in latest law school rankings

Russell Group unis secure all but one of the top 20 spots

Jun 15 2022 9:18am
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The SQE: Navigating the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with BPP Law School’s Head of Outreach and Student Recruitment, Jonny Hurst, to discuss exams, course funding and QWE, ahead of his appearance at Thursday's virtual event

Jun 14 2022 2:53pm

A former City partner’s guide to navigating the training contract application process

With interview season just around the corner, former NRF lawyer Nick Clayson offers up his top tips and advice to those seeking to enter the profession

Jun 14 2022 9:12am
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Kingston and York uni grads triumph in 4 Pump Court’s inaugural Pride Moot

Four finalists secure mini-pupillages at London commercial set, with winning team also receiving £500

Jun 13 2022 12:03pm

Unqualified advocates are allowed to appear in court, judge rules

HHJ Backhouse calls for greater guidance as she dismisses challenge to County Court advocate's right of audience

Jun 13 2022 10:05am
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Bar Council revamps Pupillage Gateway

Changes will improve process for both applicants and chambers, says bar body

Jun 10 2022 8:54am
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‘What should I wear for my summer vac scheme?’

I’ve heard dress codes are more relaxed now but is that actually true?

Jun 9 2022 10:42am
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BCLP launches ‘European vac scheme’ for aspiring lawyers studying English and French law

Open to students studying double degree with Queen Mary and Paris 1 universities

Jun 9 2022 9:26am
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Tributes pour in for ‘incredibly gifted’ law lecturer

Kent Law School’s Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa died of a heart attack over the weekend

Jun 7 2022 11:29am

How to break into law as a career changer

Four lawyers who came to the profession from industries including music, retail and academia tell all

Jun 1 2022 11:27am
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HSF confirms SQE maintenance grant of £17,000

Matches moves by Freshfields and Linklaters 💷

Jun 1 2022 10:31am
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How to nail a summer vac scheme

Three future trainees give their top tips

Jun 1 2022 9:14am
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