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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
6 commercial awareness topics every aspiring lawyer should watch out for
Lawyers share their views on the key issues currently impacting the profession
BPP, ULaw, Oxford and KCL embrace AI training in new deal with US tech giant Harvey
Plug tech directly into teaching and legal research
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
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
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
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
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
ULaw lecturer appointed Law Society president
Mark Evans takes top role on Chancery Lane
Why law conversion courses continue to play a crucial role in the SQE pathway
ULaw programme lead Sophie Jones talks us through it
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
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
ULaw strikes SQE training deal with Oxford Brookes
Partnership will expand to include bar training from September 2026