Tag: Students

Life as a junior lawyer at one of Ireland’s leading law firms

We speak to two junior lawyers about their time at McCann FitzGerald LLP ahead of next month's Legal Cheek Virtual Irish Law Fair

Sep 29 2022 11:54am

Top tips for law freshers from a future trainee

Legal Cheek’s Rebecca Hewitt gives guidance to LLB newbies on TikTok

Sep 28 2022 1:45pm

How law students can boost their employability

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Watkins, ULaw’s director of employability, ahead of next week’s in-person workshops and networking evening in London

Sep 28 2022 12:36pm
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Kaplan offers more SQE testing spots in response to high demand

Exclusive: Additional spaces available from today

Sep 27 2022 11:38am
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Excellence in commercial real estate — a case study on Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

CMS real estate of counsel Roland Smyth offers insight into CMS’ recent work on St James Quarter in Edinburgh, ahead of his appearance at our virtual student event tomorrow

Sep 27 2022 11:02am

Ahead of the curve: How law firms are preparing their clients for the next big thing

Osborne Clarke’s Catherine Hammon explains how she got into digital transformation and why being a knowledge lawyer means always staying one step ahead

Sep 26 2022 12:59pm

HSF embraces the metaverse with new digital law course for students

Exclusive: Completion certificates issued as NFTs

Sep 26 2022 8:45am
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The SQE: 5 key questions answered

A panel of legal education experts look at some of the important issues facing students seeking to qualify through the new regime

Sep 23 2022 9:26am

The 2023 Firms Most List goes live

Your must-read guide to over 80 law firms with unique insider insights

Sep 22 2022 11:55am

What went down at the Clifford Chance x Legal Cheek ESG event

Lucy Sallows takes to TikTok to share her experience of attending our first hybrid student event

Sep 22 2022 10:29am

Life as an international lawyer in Hong Kong

Highfliers from the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance, Linklaters, White & Case and ULaw discuss what it’s like working in Asia’s world city

Sep 21 2022 10:52am

Diversity and wellbeing — a Magic Circle firm’s perspective

From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

Sep 16 2022 10:07am

Deterred from justice: The criminal bar’s darkest hour

Years of underfunding has created a retention and recruitment crisis, writes aspiring barrister Edmund Mawoko

Sep 16 2022 8:56am
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Top City firms must do more to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’

Don't prioritise profits over the planet, 150 leading lawyers warn in open letter

Sep 15 2022 11:07am
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A day in the life of a crypto lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Albert Weatherill explains how he got into digital currencies and discusses the cutting-edge work he does for clients in the space

Sep 15 2022 10:33am

Top literary references and Latin phrases law students need to know

From Virgil’s Aeneid to the Da Vinci Code

Sep 14 2022 9:24am
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Is now the time to dual-qualify?

As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school's new US Bar Preparation Course

Sep 13 2022 10:42am

Want to be a shipping and trade lawyer? Develop quick thinking, resilience and geopolitical awareness

Clyde & Co partner, Eleanor Coates, offers insight into the world of marine and trade disputes, ahead of her appearance at tomorrow's virtual student event

Sep 12 2022 12:11pm

‘I got into law school. Any advice or tips?’

Soon-to-be fresher seeks readers' advice

Sep 9 2022 12:42pm
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