Tag: Students

Creating an SQE course where ‘students come first’
The City Law School Head of Department for Postgraduate and Professional Programmes, James Catchpole, breaks down the university’s approach to the new training regime

Legal Cheek’s most viral ‘LawToks’
A look back at some our most popular content as we celebrate reaching 20k followers

SRA chief asks ChatGPT what future holds for SQE — AI bot defers to regulator
Paul Philip confirms exams won't change in light of tech advances

UWE law student felt ‘abandoned’ by university following death of father
Lauren Bennett is petitioning uni to provide more support -- attracting over 13,000 signatures

ULaw launches SQE tie-up with top Chinese law firm
New partnership with TianTai Law Firm will support students based in China who wish to practise English law

‘Very hard, but doable’: Legal Cheek readers have their say on the SQE
Aspiring lawyers share first-hand experiences of new centralised assessment amid concerns over difficulty and pass rates

Navigating the SQE prep market — what to consider?
Your preparation should not be seen merely as a means to passing the centralised assessments, but as essential for life as a solicitor, write Nottingham Law School's Kate Mills and Jayne Dixon

Students learn about life as a lawyer at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme
Spotlight on areas such as corporate, litigation, employment, tech and IP

Regulator to pilot SQE in Welsh
Will pay eligible students £250

‘How did you find the SQE?’
Aspiring solicitor seeks students' experiences of new assessment

Building an SQE prep course with innovation at its heart
The College of Legal Practice CEO Dr Giles Proctor discusses the impact of the SQE and the power of collaboration

Football club seeks student for ‘Head of Legal’ role
On voluntary basis

What should be on future lawyers’ radars
ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession

10 ‘LawToks’ that accurately capture life as a wannabe lawyer
Justice never sleeps -- now neither do you

We asked two legal education experts what they make of the SQE so far
Legal Cheek Careers chats to Caroline Rayson and Laura Bains, SQE1 and SQE2 programme leads at BPP University Law School, ahead of their appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

51% of students pass latest SQE
Lowest success rate yet

Westminster Uni academic uses ChatGPT to pass contract law exam
But only just -- bot performs as an average law student, Dr Ioannis Glinavos finds

City law firms urged not to abandon unsuccessful SQE trainees
City of London Law Society calls for 'supportive, understanding approach' for 'little-known assessment'

Online ‘marketplace’ aims to help aspiring lawyers secure qualifying work experience
Careers portal for grads struggling to secure TCs

Non-law grad: ‘How will I know if law is the right path for me?’
Reader seeks lightbulb moment 💡