Tag: Students

Why this law firm partner won’t be leaving Bristol any time soon

Burges Salmon's James Sutherland reveals the benefits of practising in the South West

Feb 20 2019 2:45pm

Sheffield Hallam University launches student-staffed law firm

SHU Law will offer aspiring lawyers real-life work experience during their LLBs

Feb 20 2019 8:48am

Lawyers cut through the tech hype to give students a glimpse of the challenges and opportunities that await

Womble Bond Dickinson trio consider how future lawyers should be thinking about technology

Feb 19 2019 3:10pm

From human rights barrister to judge – why I prefer being the decision maker

Ahead of ‘How to become a human rights lawyer’ on Wednesday in London, we caught up with ULaw academic and deputy district judge Anitra Hussain

Feb 18 2019 3:26pm

Solicitor apprenticeships — a viable route to qualification?

Mayer Brown solicitor apprentice Chris Howes reveals the pros and cons of taking an alternative path to practice

Feb 14 2019 2:28pm
SQE super-exam students solicitors

New figures reveal huge provider variation in LPC pass rates

Solicitor exam success rates range from 100% to 37% at different institutions

Feb 12 2019 11:46am
White & Case, solicitor, training contract

Aspiring City lawyers need to be open-minded and flexible

White & Case associate Ralph Goodchild shares his story and what he learnt along the way

Feb 11 2019 4:33pm

University of Manchester students express concern over plan to merge Schools of Law and Social Sciences

Loss of 'identity and reputation' among issues raised by LLBers

Feb 11 2019 11:57am

Pupillage Gateway deadline extended AGAIN in wake of IT problems

Aspiring barristers now have until 11am Monday to submit applications

Feb 8 2019 11:16am

My life as a lawyer advising on the online retail revolution

Ahead of ‘How tech is changing finance, retail and the law’ with Womble Bond Dickinson in Southampton on Thursday, we caught up with one of the firm’s top commercial property partners

Feb 4 2019 3:45pm

Allen & Overy launches Belfast training contracts

Open to grads currently working in the magic circle outfit's Northern Irish centre

Feb 4 2019 2:46pm
SQE super-exam students solicitors

City law firms to offer training contract interviews to super-exam pilot candidates

Other perks up for grabs include open day invites, one-to-one coaching sessions and £500 in cash

Feb 1 2019 10:06am

Brexit could generate plenty of opportunities for future lawyers

Ahead of Legal Cheek’s ‘How will Brexit disarray affect future lawyers?’ event at ULaw Moorgate on Thursday, ULaw associate professor Trevor Tayleur casts an expert eye over the impending upheaval

Jan 28 2019 4:23pm

My 10 trickiest training contract interview questions

Fortunately, I was never asked ‘sell me this pen’

Jan 28 2019 9:15am

What it’s like to do a training contract at PwC

Two PwC trainee solicitors reveal how to maximise your experiences on your application forms and give an insider’s view on a Big Four training contract

Jan 26 2019 9:39am

Understanding the success of US law firms in London

Four Shearman & Sterling partners share their insights

Jan 24 2019 3:52pm