Tag: Students

How to stay focused (and relax) this Christmas

Tips for busy law students

Dec 17 2024 6:54am
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Meta and the billion-pound class action 

QMUL English and film graduate Tuka Hassan discusses the class action case against Meta and trends in competition litigation

Dec 16 2024 8:36am

Charlotte Proudman’s incredible David v Goliath win

The Legal Cheek team discusses the big legal news stories of last week -- listen now 🎙️

Dec 16 2024 8:31am
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Trainee solicitor bravely shares SQE struggles in viral post

‘Not everyone's path is smooth and easy,' says lawfluencer Maab Saifeldin after failing challenging exam

Dec 13 2024 11:29am

Legal gift guide: what to get the lawyer in your life this Christmas

It’s giving… season 💁‍♀️

Dec 13 2024 8:47am
Salaries

Do junior lawyers care too much about money?

Sky-high salaries for newly qualified solicitors, problems with the SQE and £44 billion turnover for the UK's legal services sector -- listen now 🎙️

Dec 11 2024 9:26am
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Mastering the SQE: Insider tips from a programme leader

The College of Legal Practice’s Kathryn Newton discusses the evolution of legal education, the challenges of the SQE, and the essential skills aspiring lawyers need to thrive in practice

Dec 10 2024 2:49pm
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Your official rundown of the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2024

Leading lawyers give the lowdown on competition, technology, disputes and more!

Dec 9 2024 12:00pm

BSB approves barrister apprenticeships for school leavers

Regulator endorses framework for new pathway to the bar

Dec 6 2024 8:44am
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Regulator commissions independent review of SQE 

Will assess whether new pathway is on track to achieving its objectives

Dec 4 2024 6:43am
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My SQE journey at a global law firm

Reed Smith trainee Camille Pellicano shares her journey from Malta to London and the firm’s innovative SQE training

Dec 4 2024 6:41am
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From Magic Circle lawyer to supporting the next generation as a law lecturer

ULaw’s Guy Grayson discusses his varied career

Dec 2 2024 12:24pm
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SQE2 pass rate dips slightly to 74%

Over 900 students sat latest exams

Nov 27 2024 8:01am
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‘I studied distance learning and aced SQE1. Here’s how I did it.’

SQE student Brian Okwaisie discusses balancing revision strategies and why he chose BPP

Nov 25 2024 2:13pm

How one lawyer swapped the West End stage for global disputes 

Reed Smith’s Laura-May Scott discusses the dramatic pull of contentious work and her advice for aspiring solicitors

Nov 22 2024 8:37am
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Meet the TikTokin’ law students sharing a glimpse into their daily lives

From part-time jobs to constitutional law lectures to dance classes – these law students keep busy!

Nov 22 2024 8:36am

How corporate law firms work: 5 things you need to know

Shoosmiths lawyers explore how law firms integrate into the business ecosystem, collaborate with in-house legal teams, and secure and retain clients

Nov 21 2024 7:51am

Top commercial awareness topics to watch for this training contract application season

From AI to interest rates -- lawyers have their say

Nov 19 2024 8:16am
Young students campus helps friend catching up and learning

How to build the skills and confidence for SQE success

Robina Amalathas, a student at The University of Law in Southampton, shares her take on campus life, studying in the city, and staying motivated during her legal studies

Nov 18 2024 12:25pm