Tag: Students

Lady Danbury dropped out of law school

Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh left UWE Bristol after two years to pursue acting career, reports claim

Apr 4 2022 11:50am
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How students can stand out in today’s legal market

Former barrister turned ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Crisp, shares with students how to build commercial awareness and the skills they need to succeed

Apr 1 2022 10:28am

BSB ditches bar aptitude test

Regulator says entry exam no longer an effective filter of wannabe barristers who will likely fail the course

Apr 1 2022 9:52am
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How being Insta-savvy can help you secure a training contract

From application pointers to commercial awareness gold; there’s more to social media than just selfies

Mar 31 2022 2:05pm

Future magic circle trainee pens 10,000 word dissertation inspired by Clueless

Glasgow Uni law student Toju Adelaja's essay on refugee status based around quote from 90s rom-com

Mar 31 2022 12:21pm
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Ukraine crisis: Law students and lawyers look to tackle immigration challenges using lawtech

Profession addresses visa, language and resource issues during 48-hour 'idea sprint'

Mar 30 2022 8:55am
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How qualifying as a solicitor is changing for the better with the SQE

Victoria Cromwell, senior director of business development at BARBRI, explains some of the advantages of training under the new regime

Mar 29 2022 11:25am

Law Society pushes for law to be part of school curriculum

Children should know their rights, says president I. Stephanie Boyce

Mar 28 2022 9:13am
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Top tips to kickstart your career in law

Commercial property solicitor turned ULaw Nottingham dean Helen Avis shares her advice for aspiring lawyers, ahead of her appearance at next week’s virtual student event

Mar 25 2022 10:08am

Online law school launches ‘O Shaped Lawyer’ course

College of Legal Practice teams up with project founder and Network Rail GC Dan Kayne to develop new module focusing on human and business skills

Mar 23 2022 10:41am
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5 ways to use the SQE to qualify as a solicitor

Legal Cheek Careers chats to BPP’s Head of SQE Programmes and former City lawyer, Caroline Rayson, to discuss the new pathways to qualification

Mar 22 2022 12:40pm

How I secured a magic circle training contract as a neurodivergent graduate

Six months ago Amelia Platton thought she wouldn't make it as a solicitor. Now, during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, she shares with readers her four tips to TC success

Mar 22 2022 9:18am

Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Pete Davidson has a ‘my girl is a lawyer’ tattoo

Could this spark a trend among law student spouses?

Mar 17 2022 11:00am
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Clifford Chance increases financial support for incoming trainees

LPC and SQE cohorts provided £12.5k maintenance grants

Mar 16 2022 11:00am
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From magic circle lawyer to law school manager — and a spell as a US firm grad recruiter along the way

ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope reflects on her career journey and highlights the opportunities available for aspiring lawyers in the North East

Mar 16 2022 10:02am

Sidley to help fund less advantaged law students through university

Five sixth-formers to receive £3.5k bursary as well as mentoring and work experience opportunities

Mar 14 2022 9:16am
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5 things non-law students should know to break into the legal sector

Law training experts from BPP, Bird & Bird and Dentons demystify the new pathway to qualification under the SQE

Mar 11 2022 11:37am