Tag: Students

The law student’s guide to balancing a side job
Southampton Uni's Maddy Nicholl shares her top tips

What you need to know before taking the SQE
The College of Legal Practice’s Jane Waddell discusses her move from City law to legal education, and how students should approach the SQE

‘Against all odds — my journey to the Bar’
Henderson Chambers' Isha Shakir talks cases, work-life balance and ‘fish and chip Fridays’

Trainee retention rates: Freshfields and Slaughters post 86% and 84% results
37 of 43 and 36 of 43

What does AI really mean for aspiring lawyers? A tech expert explains
ULaw’s Patrick Grant deep dives into the potential benefits and pitfalls of AI in law

My journey to qualification without a training contract
Chloe Hayes, a trainee solicitor in BPP’s Social Impact Team, discusses her pioneering QWE route to becoming a solicitor

EXCLUSIVE: DLA Piper raises London newly qualified lawyer pay to £110k
Regional salaries receive boost to £75k

Aspiring lawyer opens up on life as an ‘estranged’ law student
Durham undergrad Niall Hignett reflects on the challenges of navigating uni without parental support

10 relatable TikToks about TC interviews
Why law? 🫠

Bristol Uni law student eyes seat in this week’s General Election
Greens' James Nelson will consider abandoning studies if successful

How to choose the right law firm for you
ULaw campus dean Sandie Gaines discusses her experience in employment law and how students can prepare for upcoming applications

Macfarlanes enters City pay war, boosts NQ lawyer salaries over 20% to £140k
Also confirms 84% retention score

Students rate best (and worst) law firms for ‘climate accountability’
Group says lawyers should have option to reject work contributing to climate crisis

How the SQE is opening up new routes to qualification in publicly funded practice areas
There are few practice areas more interesting than crime, says David Green, Academic Manager and criminal law lecturer at ULaw Birmingham

‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’
Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful

Over a quarter of small and medium law firms yet to adopt SQE
Nearly half cite lack of info for not switching

Paralympian-turned-solicitor apprentice bags MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Deeply honoured', says Amy Marren

Commercial bar mentorship scheme opens with record number of chambers
250 spots up for grabs

Watch now: everything you need to know about SQE courses
BPP’s Head of Outreach joins future trainees to discuss the key considerations when selecting a prep course

Former Team GB athlete swaps Taekwondo for a training contract
'I had the opportunity to live my dream, kicking people for a living,' Hassan Haider tells Legal Cheek