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‘I studied law for the first time when preparing for the SQE – and I wouldn’t change a thing’

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with US law firm trainee Ellen Swarbrick to talk SQE, career change and TCs

Oct 9 2023 11:17am

Who owns indigenous knowledge: local communities or corporations?

Lawyers Ria Das and Sia Das explore the pressing problem of biopiracy of indigenous knowledge

Oct 9 2023 8:16am
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‘I was one of the first solicitor apprentices to qualify through the SQE – here’s what I learnt’

Fletchers Solicitors’ Joshua Whittam on his journey from school leaver to lawyer

Oct 6 2023 10:31am
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SQE scholarship up for grabs in future lawyer essay comp

Win half-price SQE1 prep course courtesy of BARBRI

Oct 6 2023 8:50am

A junior lawyer talks career change and expanding access to the profession

Mills & Reeve associate Louis Geary-Smith reflects on his move form marketing to law

Oct 5 2023 9:42am

Your go-to guide to life at the nation’s top chambers is here

2024 Chambers Most List - now live!

Oct 5 2023 8:50am
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A newly qualified lawyer on six-seat training contracts and why communication is key

Burges Salmon’s Liam Edwards discusses his varied work in the firm’s projects department

Oct 4 2023 8:39am
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Regulator tweaks SQE1 marking method

Introduces ‘scaled scoring’ similar to New York Bar

Oct 4 2023 8:37am
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An employment partner offers her views on hybrid working, AI and career breaks

Osborne Clarke’s Olivia Sinfield reflects on her work and why raising a family has made her a better lawyer

Oct 3 2023 9:48am

If law modules were your favourite apps

Christianah Omobosola Babajide looks at the surprising similarities

Oct 3 2023 8:07am

Why I chose to train at a US law firm in London

Morrison Foerster associate Carlotta Pregnolato reflects on her journey from trainee to NQ associate

Oct 2 2023 9:30am

10 top tips for law student freshers

Oxford grad Rhys Duncan gives guidance to new would-be lawyers

Oct 2 2023 8:15am
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The lowdown on life at a leading US law firm in London

Willkie partner Jennifer Tait speaks about life in the capital markets group

Sep 29 2023 10:35am

Worst clubbers? Law students, says door supervisor in viral TikTok

'You're breaking the law not letting me into the club tonight...'

Sep 29 2023 8:55am
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From Battersea Power Station to the Chinese Embassy – the varied life of a global real estate lawyer

Taylor Wessing partner Leona Ahmed discusses her life at the firm

Sep 28 2023 10:24am

Which practice areas offer the best work-life balance?

Readers' insights required

Sep 28 2023 8:09am
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Meet the #Dayinthelife TikTokin’ lawyers

Legal profession 🤝 social media trend

Sep 28 2023 8:05am
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Going green and the opportunities for lawyers

NRF Counsel Amy Armitage discusses the energy sector developments that aspiring solicitors should be tracking

Sep 27 2023 9:46am

Law prof sparks debate over class ‘cold calling’

Selecting students at random to answer questions — good or bad thing?

Sep 27 2023 8:43am
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