Tag: Students

Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan

Inside one Magic Circle firm’s push for diversity and inclusion

Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan discusses her career path, shares insights into life as a disputes lawyer, and explains how the firm is integrating D&I

Sep 10 2024 10:59am

Why intellectual property law is the ideal path for science-minded aspiring lawyers

Aaron Cole, senior associate at Ashurst, discusses moving from New Zealand, life as a digital-age IP lawyer, and exploring quaint English towns

Sep 9 2024 10:44am

The A&O Shearman merger from a trainee’s perspective 

A&O Shearman trainee Kush Patel discusses his first year as a trainee, the opportunities presented by the A&O Shearman merger and his advice for aspiring solicitors

Sep 6 2024 12:19pm

A&O Shearman offers tips for using AI in TC applications

Contrasts with approach of Big Four accountancy firms and The Bar Council, which ban use of ChatGPT

Sep 5 2024 9:14am
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Clyde & Co lawyer Arina Naumova

How to successfully make the move from trainee to junior associate

Clyde & Co’s Arina Naumova reflects on her training contract and the lessons she learned along the way

Sep 4 2024 1:55pm

The life of a renewable energy lawyer at Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance senior associate Samiha Bham discusses why she qualified into energy and infrastructure, and why the industry is shifting.

Sep 2 2024 12:09pm
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‘Has anyone tried to negotiate a bigger SQE maintenance grant?’

Aspiring lawyer worries about making ends meet

Aug 30 2024 8:45am
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Carly Mather partner at Lewis Silkin

Inside the life of an employment lawyer 

Carly Mather, partner at Lewis Silkin, discusses her work, life at the firm and its rapid expansion across the North of England

Aug 29 2024 12:10pm
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SQE2 pass rate rises again to 79%

Over 2,000 aspiring lawyers sat latest exams

Aug 28 2024 3:47pm
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City of London at sunset

Urgent appeal launched to re-home trainees amid US firm’s London office closure

10 current and future trainee roles at risk

Aug 28 2024 10:49am
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Barrister's wig and gown

21 handy tips for pupil barristers

After recently completing pupillage, Greg Lawton shares some helpful advice

Aug 27 2024 8:18am
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City of London at sunset

‘BCD at A-Level. Is City law out of my reach?’

Aspiring solicitor has concerns

Aug 21 2024 8:40am
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Lady Justice

Law grad barred from profession over dishonest job application

Failed to disclose court judgment against him

Aug 21 2024 8:38am
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AI head with question mark

AI in law: Embracing change or facing extinction?

James Southwick, bar course graduate, examines the impact of legal technology on the future of the legal profession

Aug 19 2024 8:15am
Royal Courts of Justice

Law students to support unrepresented individuals at Royal Courts of Justice 

Tie-up between St Mary's Law School and charity Support Through Court

Aug 19 2024 8:14am
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Full video: How to get Qualifying Work Experience

BPP’s Head of Outreach joins law students and trainees to discuss all-things QWE

Aug 13 2024 1:36pm

Bar course students and future pupil barristers take dark comedy to Edinburgh Fringe

The Accused hits Scottish capital this month

Aug 12 2024 8:40am
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Bangladesh flag

Civil unrest could lead to suspension of bar exams in Bangladesh

UK regulator 'closely monitoring' situation

Aug 8 2024 8:02am