The University of Law
- SQE Hub
ULaw strikes SQE tie-up with Royal Holloway
Law school giant to deliver a range of post grad courses on uni’s campus
- Careers
Why it’s an exciting time to train as a lawyer in the North
Matt Tomlinson reflects on his career journey from solicitor to dean of The University of Law’s Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle campuses, and shares what he loves about the North of England
- Careers
‘I spent over 30 years as a Magic Circle lawyer. Here’s my advice to law students…’
City partner turned tutor at The University of Law Nick Squire offers up his top tips for those seeking to follow in his footsteps, ahead of his appearance at next week’s in-person student event in Moorgate London
- Careers
TC in the Toon? A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the North
ULaw Newcastle campus manager Larissa Hope explores what the vibrant city has in store for students
- Careers
5 takeaways from our training contract application masterclass
Lawyers and graduate recruitment specialists come together to discuss the dos and don’ts of the TC process
Upcoming event dates you need to add to your diary
Featuring Travers Smith, Hill Dickinson, Hogan Lovells, Gatehouse Chambers and more!
- Careers
A day-by-day account of a virtual winter vacation scheme
Lawyers spotlight practice areas including banking, energy, real estate and gaming
- Careers
The transition from construction lawyer to tutor — and what I learned along the way
ULaw’s Gareth Bramley offers his advice to students navigating today’s changing legal landscape
- Careers
From police sergeant to law lecturer — and a spell as a solicitor along the way
ULaw academic manager Lee Benham has advice for career changers
- Careers
‘Lawyers are like translators — your client must be able to understand and apply your advice’
ULaw Bloomsbury campus dean Sandie Gaines reflects on her time as an employment lawyer, the skills future lawyers need to succeed and why London is a great place to train
- Careers
‘The role of a lawyer is much more people focused than it sometimes appears’
ULaw campus programme and student lead Laura Duffy discusses legal life in the North and the benefits of paralegal experience
- Careers
A former Magic Circle lawyer makes the case for legal life in the South
ULaw campus dean Sarah Pooley discusses her career, legal tech and how prep is the key to success
Black and blind bar grad speaks of smashing ‘triple-glazed glass ceiling’ to pursue barrister dream
‘I know I’m giving hope to others in similar situations,’ says Jessikah Inaba
- Careers
‘Do what you enjoy and makes you fulfilled, and don’t be afraid to move on or switch path’
Ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in Manchester, barrister turned ULaw tutor Kate Hammond takes part in a quick-fire Q&A with the Legal Cheek Careers team
- Careers
Nailing a TC application, handling rejection and what it really means to be ‘commercially aware’
Clare Stapleton, The University of Law’s campus careers manager in Birmingham, speaks to Legal Cheek Careers, ahead of next week’s IN-PERSON workshops and networking evening in the West Midlands
- Careers
Top law firms and high-quality work: Why aspiring lawyers should consider a career in the South West
University of Law campus dean Zoe King makes the case for legal life in Bristol and Exeter, ahead of Thursday’s in-person workshops and networking evening
- Careers
How law students can boost their employability
Legal Cheek Careers sits down with John Watkins, ULaw’s director of employability, ahead of next week’s in-person workshops and networking evening in London
- SQE Hub
Bank of England strikes SQE training deal with ULaw
Apprentices split time between office and law school
- Careers
Life as an international lawyer in Hong Kong
Highfliers from the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance, Linklaters, White & Case and ULaw discuss what it’s like working in Asia’s world city
- Careers
Is now the time to dual-qualify?
As US firms become an increasing presence in the UK market, ULaw tutor, criminal advocate and attorney-at-law (California), Matthew Nash highlights some of the advantages of the law school’s new US Bar Preparation Course
- Careers
The opportunities awaiting aspiring lawyers in Leeds
A panel of solicitors and legal education experts come together to explore the opportunities for aspiring lawyers in the legal hub of the North