Tag: Ulaw

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

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

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
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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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How to survive the SQE — and why regional firms could be your best career move

Programme and student lead at ULaw, Laura Duffy, discusses the challenges facing lawyers-to-be and the opportunities in the North

Jul 2 2025 11:07am
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SQE tips from a future trainee solicitor

Alex Goodman, future trainee and ULaw student ambassador, discusses his SQE experience, from revision strategies to social life

Jun 25 2025 8:33am

The three key skills you need to secure a training contract

Kirsty Stanway, careers consultant at The University of Law, discusses the skills aspiring lawyers need to succeed, how the SQE is changing legal careers and the best bits about being a careers consultant

Jun 19 2025 7:30am

Top firms, exciting clients and an affordable lifestyle: what Birmingham has to offer aspiring lawyers

Kathy Garside, programme and student lead of the SQE programme at ULaw Birmingham, discusses her career journey, advice for aspiring solicitors and the best things about the city's legal market

Jun 17 2025 9:07am

The inside scoop on the Legal Cheek-ULaw Summer Virtual Vac Scheme 2025

We share the lowdown on a busy week of sessions from top lawyers and legal education experts

Jun 16 2025 8:23am
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The biggest challenge of the SQE – and how to overcome it

Hannah Uglow, SQE & LPC programme and student lead at ULaw, discusses the best and worst things about the exams and shares her top tips on how to tackle them

Jun 9 2025 9:08am
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Is SQE passing the diversity test?

Dr Morag Duffin, Director of Student Success, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at ULaw, reflects on the findings around minority group performance under the new assessment regime

May 28 2025 7:35am

Non-law students: why conversion courses remain a ‘crucial’ stepping stone to becoming a lawyer

Phyllida Roberts, head of law conversion courses at ULaw, shares her advice for non-law students preparing for a legal career

May 21 2025 8:59am
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‘I’m halfway through the SQE – here’s what it’s really been like’ 

Alysia Hoe, future trainee solicitor and SQE student at ULaw, discusses staying motivated on the SQE and finding your route into law

Apr 8 2025 8:31am

Inside the Legal Cheek–ULaw Spring Virtual Vacation Scheme 2025: Key moments and takeaways

Insider insights on everything from real estate and restructuring to tax, disputes and trainee tips

Apr 4 2025 11:12am

Why life as a litigator is nothing like you see on TV 

We spoke to ULaw’s Nicole Kalli, lecturer and former litigator, about her move from practice to teaching and what it’s really like to work in disputes

Mar 27 2025 1:13pm

Why Bristol could be the perfect place to start your legal career

Amanda Crutchley, head of pro bono at ULaw, shares her insights on life in criminal defence and the power of pro bono for aspiring lawyers

Mar 11 2025 8:34am

The power of pro bono: Gaining skills and standing out in law 

James Mannouch, ULaw pro bono coordinator and Liverpool Law Society president, shares insights on breaking into law, pro bono's value, and practical experience

Mar 6 2025 9:05am

Cracking the bar course: Expert insights from a former barrister

Pauline Walker, academic manager at ULaw and former barrister, shares her insights on the key skills aspiring barristers need and how students can set themselves up for success on the Bar Practice Course

Feb 24 2025 3:20pm