Tag: Students

UCL law school takes on ‘AI slop’ with assessment overhaul

University College London will ensure most law assessments are artificial intelligence-proof

May 9 2025 2:54pm
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Meet the legal education expert preparing students for success at SQE and beyond

BARBRI’s director of learning, Alisa Gray, discusses the skills that make an excellent lawyer, how students should be using AI and shares her expert advice for learning and development professionals

May 9 2025 12:07pm

Oxford law student jailed for modern slavery offences

PhD candidate and UN judge faces over six years behind bars

May 7 2025 10:09am
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Thinking about SQE1? Watch this taster workshop on demand

Hilary Chadwick, BPP’s Head of Law and a qualified solicitor, guides you through it

May 2 2025 12:35pm

What makes Gen Z lawyers different? Insights from a legal educator

Charlotte Wanendeya, Head of Law at BPP (London) discusses dealing with generational conflict in the workplace and how employers can best support Gen Z lawyers

Apr 29 2025 10:26am

Hard work pays off for TikTok lawfluencer as she bags TC

University of Bristol law student has been sharing her application journey online

Apr 29 2025 8:56am
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Kaplan’s use of AI for SQE ‘question development’ comes under scrutiny amid US Bar row

Company informs Legal Cheek that no questions generated by AI are used in SQE assessments

Apr 25 2025 8:46am
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Liverpool, Glasgow, Southampton and Warwick law students celebrated at latest Pro Bono Awards

Projects include a Windrush app, sexual violence legal advice and a law-themed classroom outreach

Apr 25 2025 8:36am
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How to break into a US law firm — without leaving the UK

Claire Flores, head of student sales at BARBRI, discusses qualifying via the SQE, the global appeal of US law firms, and how aspiring solicitors can stand out in a competitive market

Apr 22 2025 11:24am

Law student drops legal action over Birmingham bin strikes

Open University student withdraws case after receiving written assurances from the union about adherence to picketing rules

Apr 17 2025 8:52am
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‘I’m halfway through the SQE – here’s what it’s really been like’ 

Alysia Hoe, future trainee solicitor and SQE student at ULaw, discusses staying motivated on the SQE and finding your route into law

Apr 8 2025 8:31am

Ex-Anglia Ruskin students seek £50k over ‘Mickey Mouse’ LPC

Pair claim 'substandard' course scuppered lawyer dreams

Apr 8 2025 8:26am
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How to pass SQE2 – tips from a module leader

BPP’s Julie Manson talks exam success

Apr 7 2025 10:36am

Inside the Legal Cheek–ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025: Key moments and takeaways

Insider insights on everything from real estate and restructuring to tax, disputes and trainee tips

Apr 4 2025 11:12am
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Latest SQE1 sitting sees 56% pass

Up from a record low of 44%

Apr 3 2025 8:52am
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Why life as a litigator is nothing like you see on TV 

We spoke to ULaw’s Nicole Kalli, lecturer and former litigator, about her move from practice to teaching and what it’s really like to work in disputes

Mar 27 2025 1:13pm