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Pay training contract and qualifying work experience trainees the same, Law Society tells firms

Chancery Lane calls for parity across both routes ahead of SQE roll-out

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Why you should do your training contract in the North West

Carol Draycott, dean of ULaw’s Liverpool and Chester campuses, discusses the thriving North West legal scene and the opportunities for aspiring lawyers, ahead of tomorrow’s virtual event

Jun 7 2021 12:56pm
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How being #socialmediasavvy can help you secure a training contract

Boost your application with Shoosmiths’ handy hashtags

May 25 2021 11:49am
‘Has anyone had a good experience doing their TC remotely?’

I’m worried new home-working polices will harm my experience, one future trainee writes

May 21 2021 9:02am
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Newcastle’s thriving legal scene offers new opportunities for aspiring lawyers

Solicitors join legal education experts to discuss the opportunities available for TC hunters in the North East

May 17 2021 1:59pm
Shoosmiths launches Belfast training contract

First trainee to start in September 2021

Apr 26 2021 9:30am
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NewLaw firm that lets lawyers work ‘wherever, whenever’ launches SQE training contract

Exclusive: Media and sports specialist Level to take on first trainee in 2023

Apr 15 2021 9:23am
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Walker Morris awards training contract to child of managing partner

Leeds outfit says it operates ‘completely blind’ assessment process, with candidates securing positions on ‘performance and merit’

Apr 9 2021 12:57pm
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‘Will firms consider me for a TC if I’ve had to retake LPC exams?’

I’m currently looking for paralegal roles but have had no luck yet

Apr 9 2021 9:14am
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Your guide to navigating a virtual training contract assessment

Legal Cheek’s Sophie Yantian chats to ULaw Leeds careers manager, Amy Walker, for her top tips

Apr 8 2021 2:58pm
Linklaters in-house tech start-up takes on firm trainees

Six-month seat option forms part of magic circle outfit’s training contract programme

Mar 16 2021 11:57am
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Advice to first year law students from a second year

‘The key is preparedness’, writes Durham undergrad Adam Jordan, as he offers up his top tips to first year success

Jan 21 2021 9:25am

Ropes & Gray launches London-Tokyo training contract

US firm is latest to offer UK-Asia rookie programme

Dec 21 2020 10:32am
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Life as a trainee lawyer during a global pandemic

Legal Cheek Careers catches up with Irwin Mitchell’s Daryna Plysak

Dec 16 2020 12:30pm
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8 insights into trainee life at Reed Smith

A panel of trainees offer their advice to aspiring City lawyers

Dec 4 2020 11:12am
Hogan Lovells offers fast-track path to TC assessment days with new virtual academy

Exclusive: For sixth-form students and up

Nov 12 2020 9:16am
Law Society: Reserve vac scheme and TC spots for disabled aspiring lawyers

City law firms also encouraged to run more part-time training contracts

Nov 10 2020 11:20am
‘I got a 2:2 in my contract law module. Will this hinder my chances of securing a City training contract?’

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Sep 18 2020 9:53am

2021 TCs will be mix of online and onsite learning, say City firms

Some have already begun remote trainee inductions in response to pandemic

Sep 18 2020 9:09am
DAC Beachcroft unveils business-focused TC

Revamped offering incorporates 13-month data analytics diploma leading to certification

Sep 3 2020 2:30pm
Akin Gump drops A-Level requirement in diversity push

MoneyLaw training contract more attainable?

Sep 2 2020 9:23am