Tag: Students

Bar Council attempts to clear up confusion after telling chambers to disregard the ‘skills section’ on Gateway pupillage applications
Bar body apologises for 'issues' with new platform

Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers

Kim Kardashian gives fans law school update
'New subjects Let's Go!'

‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’
City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week's in-person student event in Moorgate London

Future barrister helps bar students select Inn by ‘scientifically’ ranking their animal badges
Gray’s griffin scores five stars for mystique

9 heart-breaking moments as a law student
It’s not all chocolates and roses on Valentine's Day; especially for aspiring lawyers

Plagiarism detector Turnitin is developing a system to spot ChatGPT
Law students beware!

Torn between the SQE and LPC? Here’s what to consider
BPP's Head of Outreach Jonny Hurst lists the key considerations for students electing between the two solicitor qualification routes

Simmons & Simmons and TLT launch joint training contract with Barclays
First recruits start this September

Life as a lawyer in a countercyclical practice area
Womble Bond Dickinson restructuring and insolvency lawyers explain what the economic downturn means for their clients

The best Legal Cheek Journal contributions of the year
We look back at the top submissions of 2022-23

Twice as many women as men apply to study law
Overall law school applications have increased by over 17,000 since 2019, UCAS data shows

Calling all aspiring lawyers! Have your say in our short student perceptions survey
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TC in the Toon? A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the North
ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope explores what the vibrant city has in store for students

Taylor Wessing targets school leavers with new solicitor apprenticeship
Launch marks start of National Apprenticeship Week

Law prof apologises for telling student ‘f*ck you’
She had asked him to speak a little slower during a lecture

The 10 best legal social media users of 2023
Which lawfluencer will win this year's Legal Cheek Award?

Number of law students joining lost learning group action more than doubles in two months
Over 4,500 now signed up to Covid and strike claim

5 takeaways from our training contract application masterclass
Lawyers and graduate recruitment specialists come together to discuss the dos and don’ts of the TC process

Spike in lawyers questioning their career choice
Majority of callers to wellbeing charity LawCare are trainee or junior

Over 700 solicitors admitted through new SQE route
Five exams now taken place, SRA reveals