Tag: Training contracts
Life in capital markets – a junior lawyer’s perspective
Howard Kennedy’s Alexander Wood discusses his busy work-life and making the step from paralegal to associate
‘How can I escape the TC application hamster wheel?’
One aspiring lawyer needs readers’ advice
Forging a career as a City lawyer
The University of Law academic manager Nicole Kalli discusses what it is like to work and study in London
‘Do your homework on the law firms you apply to’
Showing you know who they are and what they do, and having your clear reasons for applying, is vital to success, says ULaw careers consultant John McKeown
PI firm Fletchers confirms Liverpool TC offering with office launch
Part of 'ongoing expansion plans’
Chasing a training contract? Here are four hot topics you need to know about
From ChatGPT to the SQE, ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the major talking points among aspiring lawyers
Trainee qualification season: what to think about when switching firms
City lawyer Sana Shafi shares advice with final seat trainees nearing the end of their training contracts
Exclusive: Freshfields increases number of training contracts to 100
Magic Circle firm becomes joint-second largest provider following London office growth
How to turn your summer vac scheme into a training contract
As many aspiring lawyers embark on the final step before obtaining a TC this summer, Legal Cheek's future trainees offer their tips to put yourself in the best position
‘How long should I spend on a training contract application?’
I've heard 12 hours
‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’
Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series
A former law firm recruiter explains how to secure a training contract
Ellen Marsh, now careers manager at ULaw Bristol, offers students her advice
What it’s like training at a global law firm
White & Case trainee Miebi Inokoba discusses his experience which has seen him work in both London and Paris
What should be on future lawyers’ radars
ULaw Deputy Vice-Chancellor Peter Crisp looks at the key issues impacting those seeking to enter the legal profession
Sweet success! Law firm dishes out Wonka-style golden ticket TC offers
All seven applicants secure training contracts
UK law firms ramp up rookie recruitment in Ireland
Simmons to double TC offering while Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing plan scheme launches
‘A training contract is like a marriage — you need to find the right one’
Ahead of Howard Kennedy’s application deadline next month, we ask Kerry Price, a trainee at the firm, for her top application tips
Asset management firm tight-lipped on TC cancellation reports
MJ Hudson supposedly releases 12 rookies
Legal Cheek future trainees share training contract interview tips
As application season closes we help aspiring lawyers ace the next step of the process
‘Am I doing my preferred TC seat too early?’
One trainee seeks to boost their chances of qualifying into their ideal department
Inside one of the most followed law firm grad rec Instagram accounts
From office insights to application tips -- here’s why Shoosmiths' popular Insta account is a must-follow for aspiring lawyers