Tag: Students

‘Paralegal or legal directory researcher: which role will help me secure a City law TC?’
I have to accept one soon

King’s College London law students to sit ‘take home’ exams amid coronavirus fears
Alternative arrangement sees undergrads take their assessments off-campus within a specified timeframe

Dublin’s legal scene: what aspiring lawyers need to know
Solicitors from Arthur Cox, Matheson and Pinsent Masons join international bar qualification provider BARBRI to discuss the key commercial topics shaping the legal profession in Ireland

Goldman Sachs postpones London legal internships in wake of coronavirus
Banking giant’s spring work experience programme was due to start later this month

Linklaters launches grad scheme for legal operations roles
Two-year TC alternative covers key business functions including project management, innovation and pricing -- but doesn't lead to solicitor qualification

How to get a first in your law degree
Solicitor turned professor Nick Ross shares his secrets to forming good study habits

How Donoghue v Stevenson can help prevent coronavirus
Reciting key passage from tort law classic hits recommended hand washing target of 20 seconds

Linklaters and Allen & Overy launch new trainee-hosted podcasts aimed at aspiring magic circle lawyers
'Linkubator' and 'Allen & Overy Launch: The Careers Podcast' are available to stream now ?

Why training contract hunters must be adaptable
Top tips and career insights from four Birmingham-based lawyers

Life as a junior lawyer with autism
Reed Smith associate Jonathan Andrews sheds light on some of the positive attributes

Meet the LinkedIn influencer and future City trainee helping students achieve training contract success
He’s racked up nearly 10,000 followers on the professional networking site

How to deal with training contract rejection
ULaw tutor and former solicitor Harriet Pearce discusses self-care and why aspiring lawyers should be upfront about their mental health

The websites charging barrister hopefuls as much as £200 an hour for pupillage interview advice
Exclusive: A handy leg-up for those who can afford it

What you need to consider before pursuing a career in law
Courtesy of experts from Osborne Clarke, Shoosmiths, Hardwicke and ULaw

Law students are ‘arrogant, narcissistic and power-hungry’, claims youth news website
The Tab takes pop at legally-minded undergrads -- and not for the first time

4 things you need to know about lawtech
A panel of experts share their insights

‘Should I renege on my accepted TC offer to take one at a better firm?’
I need readers' advice

15-year-old with no legal knowledge scores 48% on SQE practice paper, claims Kent Law School deputy head
Academic reveals daughter's super exam efforts

How a life changing accident as a junior lawyer gave me the drive to succeed
Ed Fletcher, CEO at Fletchers, discusses how he took the firm from fledgling high street practice to featuring in the UK top 100, and the tragic motorcycle crash that spurred him on

How to secure a training contract at a top law firm
Burges Salmon solicitor turned ULaw Bristol and Exeter dean Zoe King offers tips to applicants