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Training to be a solicitor

February 2021

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    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: when five men were jailed for consensual sex

  • The grave of Rosie Attard in Xaghra on the Maltese island of Gozo, on June 18, 2001.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: the moral dilemma of separating conjoined twins

January 2021

  • The Zong, a replica of the 18th century slave ship.

    Landmarks in law
    The story of the Zong slave ship: a mass murder masquerading as an insurance claim

  • ‘In my experience a law tutor, I find that students are a little hazy about why networking is particularly relevant in the legal context.’

    Networking is key for law trainees – but what about during a pandemic?

December 2020

  • Photograph of Rudolf Hess taken during the Nuremberg Trials.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: Nuremberg and the first trial for crimes against humanity

    Seventy-five years ago, the Nuremberg trials brought leading Nazis to justice – and changed international human rights law
  • Applications for the Graduate Diploma in Law increased significantly in 2020 from last year.

    Law conversion course applications jump by nearly a quarter since pandemic

    Faced with a contracting jobs market, graduates are turning to law as a more secure career choice
  • In order to be successful, students need to have a concrete picture of what success looks like for them.

    So you want to be a solicitor? Here's how to apply

    Landing that elusive training contract is a daunting task, but there are ways to stand out from other applicants

November 2020

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    'It’s hard to get a feel for a firm on a screen': online tips for law trainees

    Recruiters, partners and current trainees explain the skills aspiring lawyers need in a post-Covid world

September 2020

  • The need for social distancing means that many courtrooms are not large enough for jury trials to be conducted safely.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: how do you judge a case without a jury?

    Covid-19 has led to a growing backlog of cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts. Why are juries so important?

August 2020

  • ‘Essays are your opportunity to give, and defend, your opinion on a topic.’

    'It's a subject where words matter': how to write the perfect law essay

    It’s vital that law students are able to produce a convincing written argument. Here are some expert tips

July 2020

  • Qualifying as a solicitor is expensive and competitive, but the new process could reduce costs and be more flexible

    A law student's guide to the new solicitor super-exam

    The way solicitors are trained is changing – here’s everything you need to know about the new process

February 2020

  • Interviewers look for structured answers delivered with fluency, clarity and flair.

    'Expect questions meant to throw you off': how to ace a pupillage interview

    Interviewing for a pupillage is stressful, but these top tips from barristers could help you make the right impression
  • Long working hours, stress and bullying can compound existing problems for disabled lawyers

    'The victimisation was horrible': why are so many disabled lawyers treated badly?

    A new study says that more than half of disabled lawyers have experienced bullying or discrimination at work
  • Lady Hale believes gender parity in the judiciary can be achieved by 2033.

    'Casual sexism is still prevalent': how close is the law to gender equality?

    Law is one of the more adaptable professions, but work still needs to be done to ensure women can get top positions

January 2020

  • It can be difficult for mature law students to juggle their academic work with other responsibilities.

    'I question if I'm doing the right thing': how to cope at law school later in life

    Tackling a law degree as a mature student is daunting, but strong work ethic and life experience can provide an edge
  • Law firms are likely to ask students applying for jobs what practical experience they have.

    Law students: how to start practising before you graduate

    Students need legal work experience and real-life skills to succeed. Pro bono schemes are the perfect place to get them
  • Other careers open to law graduates include brand protection and social enterprises.

    From barrister to broadcaster: other ways to use your law degree

    If a traditional law career isn’t for you there are plenty of other options, whether it’s at working an NGO or launching a startup

November 2019

  • Junior lawyers have said that university didn’t prepare them enough for the level of stress in the profession.

    Legally drained: why are stress levels rising among law students?

    Law students tend to be workaholics with very little free time, but finding the right life-work balance can be a tough task

October 2019

  • Student working in library.

    Training to be a solicitor: how to write a successful application

  • Mrs Donoghue suffered shock and severe gastroenteritis after discovering a snail in her drink.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: the case of the dead snail in the ginger beer

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