Features
Chambers: a view from within |
09/03/2010 |
| The chair of the Young Barristers Committee for 2009, Alexander Learmonth, talks to LCN about his role, his experience of the profession and the trials of obtaining pupillage. | |
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The times they are a-changin' |
02/03/2010 |
| College of Law Chief Executive Nigel Savage discusses the future of the legal services market in the wake of the Legal Services Act and questions the impact it will have on careers in the profession. | |
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Doing it for the kids |
16/02/2010 |
| Chair of the Law Society's Children Law Sub-Committee Uma Mehta explains why there is an urgent need for more solicitors specialising in children law. She reveals what the Law Society is doing to encourage more recruits and why working in family law can make for a rewarding career. | |
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SRA: access all areas |
02/02/2010 |
| Ever idly wondered what goes on inside SRA Towers? We have, so we asked head of legal education and training policy Clare Gilligan to lift the lid on the regulatory body. She kindly shares her experiences and reveals some of the challenges facing the profession. | |
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What's in a name? |
19/01/2010 |
| The vocational stage of training for barristers will be known as the BPTC from the academic year 2010/11. But what's changed apart from the name? Deputy director of the BVC at The College of Law Anna-Rose Landes explains... | |
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The chart |
08/12/2009 |
| No one really cares who's in the music charts these days, but LawCareers.Net's annual law fair freebie poll is a completely different ball game. Read on to find out which giveaways hit the big time and which bombed spectacularly. | |
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Slow and steady wins the race |
01/12/2009 |
| With competition for training contracts fiercer than ever, more and more people are considering studying part time to earn while they learn. But it isn't just your wallet that stands to benefit. Nottingham Law School's head of strategic development Fiona Cunningham explains some of the advantages that can be gained by taking your time. | |
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Help others and help yourself |
10/11/2009 |
| Every budding lawyer has heard of pro bono, but can it really help you on the road to success? This feature by the Bar Pro Bono Unit's Natalia Rymaszewska explains why pro bono volunteers are vital and how you can get involved. | |
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Wot, no training contract? |
27/10/2009 |
| LPC graduates should be an appealing prospect to legal recruiters but, despite their obvious advantages, many fail to find training contracts. Graduate recruiter Sue Lenkowski identifies 10 common mistakes these candidates make and how they can be avoided. | |
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Perfect presentations |
13/10/2009 |
| Lawyers are queueing up to tell you about their firms and the work they do. Interested? Go to a firm presentation! | |
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All's fair in love and law |
29/09/2009 |
| Law fairs may be an opportunity for firms and chambers to show you their wares, but they also give you the chance to practise your powers of self-promotion and impress some potential employers. Only the supremely confident (or foolish) would dare miss out - so read on to discover how to get the most from the law fair season. | |
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Start your engines! |
22/09/2009 |
| The recruitment race is underway and we've come up with lots of tips on how to hotwire your way into a career. Take a look at this feature for full-throttle info on law fairs, research and how to boost your CV. | |
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Top 10 interview tips |
28/07/2009 |
| As an associate at Nabarro and a Law Society Council member, Peter Wright's seen it all when it comes to interviews. Read his pearls of wisdom on how to impress and what to avoid. | |
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No sweat: interviews made easy |
21/07/2009 |
| The good news is you've been invited to a training contract interview. The bad news is... you've been invited to a training contract interview! Don't panic. This article explores what you should be doing in preparation and how best to present yourself on the day. | |
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Raising the Bar on Interview Technique |
21/07/2009 |
| The good news is you've been invited to a pupillage interview. The bad news is... you've been invited to a pupillage interview! Don't panic. This article explores what you should be doing in preparation and how best to present yourself on the day. | |
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