Tag: The University of Law

‘You have to be a dog with a bone’: A barrister-turned-solicitor on resilience and rights work

Legal Cheek Careers sits down with Imogen Hamblin to discuss a career spanning the bar, employment discrimination and legal education

Mar 2 2026 2:57pm

Why Liverpool is one of law’s best-kept secrets

Nicola Walker shares her journey from a real estate lawyer to campus manager at The University of Law Liverpool

Feb 23 2026 10:08am
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A future trainee’s path from English and French law to preparing for the SQE

The University of Law student Bernie Thomas reflects on her journey so far

Feb 17 2026 12:21pm

City law, the SQE and staying sane: How to survive the journey to qualification

Legal Cheek Careers chats to lawyer-turned-ULaw programme and student lead Karen Watts

Feb 5 2026 12:04pm

From PT to trainee: Leveraging non-law experience for training contract success

Paige Cardrick shares her journey into law and how gym-floor experience became unlikely training for commercial law

Jan 27 2026 12:30pm

My top advice for aspiring barristers hoping to secure pupillage

The University of Law Bar Practice Course lead Nigel Booth shares his tips for aspiring barristers while reflecting on his own career at the criminal bar

Jan 8 2026 2:02pm

A future trainee’s experience of tackling the SQE

The University of Law student Chloe Autran discusses her pathway into law, leveraging work experience and tips for navigating the SQE

Dec 9 2025 10:15am

What went down at the Legal Cheek-ULaw Winter Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025

Leading lawyers give the lowdown on disputes, deals and day-to-day practice

Dec 8 2025 10:10am

6 commercial awareness topics every aspiring lawyer should watch out for

Lawyers share their views on the key issues currently impacting the profession

Nov 20 2025 8:51am

BPP, ULaw, Oxford and KCL embrace AI training in new deal with US tech giant Harvey

Plug tech directly into teaching and legal research

Nov 18 2025 10:32am
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From law firms to lecture halls: How one corporate solicitor found her way into teaching

ULaw lecturer Hayleigh Southgate discusses how she brings real-world deal experience into the classroom

Nov 14 2025 9:30am

From languages to law — how one linguist landed a training contract at an international firm

Current ULaw SQE student Evie McKnight reflects on her journey from studying languages to securing a training contract at an international firm

Nov 6 2025 11:30am

From sports science to SQE: One aspiring lawyer’s journey

Giulia Zanardini shares her experience studying at The University of Law and what inspired her to pursue a career in law

Oct 29 2025 12:17pm

Watch now: How to research law firms like a pro

Campus Director of The University of Law, Aruna Verma, shares her top tips and strategies for nailing firm research

Oct 29 2025 11:40am

From Tesco to TC: Every little helps when it comes to landing a legal role 

Former ULaw student and now Pinsent Masons trainee Katie Toolan reflects on her journey into law, her training experience so far, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way

Oct 14 2025 12:28pm

ULaw lecturer appointed Law Society president 

Mark Evans takes top role on Chancery Lane

Oct 14 2025 8:51am

Why law conversion courses continue to play a crucial role in the SQE pathway

ULaw programme lead Sophie Jones talks us through it

Oct 1 2025 9:19am

Crafting your stand-out story: Insights from a future City trainee solicitor

ULaw SQE student Layla Qazi on her journey from history graduate and tax consultant to training contract holder

Sep 5 2025 10:34am

Inside London’s legal scene: A student’s guide to studying, socialising and succeeding

Ross Nelson, a law conversion student at ULaw, shares his London student life highlights, top City tips, and how he balances study and life

Jul 9 2025 10:04am
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ULaw strikes SQE training deal with Oxford Brookes 

Partnership will expand to include bar training from September 2026 

Jul 3 2025 7:20am
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