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Looking forward to the Christmas break, but keen to stay ahead over the holidays? The Oracle explores everything you can do to get your CV in shape for upcoming applications.

Meanwhile, the Feature offers a four-step training contract application masterclass packed with all the guidance you need. Plus, in the LCN Says we go over a list of the country’s most ‘Instagrammable’ offices.

PS – Your future starts here. Join an industry leader with truly global capabilities. At A&O Shearman we offer apprenticeships, graduate programmes, vacations schemes and training contracts – apply now!

PPS – Ward Hadaway is looking for trainee solicitors to kickstart their career in a full service commercial law firm. Apply now for the 2026 vacation scheme and 2028 training contract. Applications close 31 January 2026.

Find out more about early careers at TWM Solicitors

Meet the Lawyer

Alexander Bramwell – Hill Dickinson LLP


“Within the shipping team, we deal with a lot of casualty-based work, and real-time issues. Those types of dynamic cases that are live and running often demand a lot of my time.”

Commercial Question

Regulating seasonal discounts and pricing practices

Sale or fail? How does regulation influence discounts and pricing during Black Friday and post-Christmas sale?Sponsored by Shoosmiths

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Solicitors' practice areas

Construction & engineering – Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Francis Ho

“When I see completed shopping centres or newly constructed electrifying diesel berths at a container port, I feel a sense of pride knowing I contributed to its construction. The tangible outcomes of my work are incredibly rewarding.”

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Meet the Recruiter

Beth Petch – Trowers & Hamlins LLP


“As a firm driven by innovation, we embrace the potential of AI; however, we value authenticity even more. While we don’t prohibit responsible the use of AI, your application should reflect your unique experiences and voice because that’s what sets you apart and aligns with our culture.”

Vacation Scheme Insiders

RPC

Harry Edey

“It may sound like a cliché, but to ‘be yourself’ is something that takes a bit of effort when you’re also trying to squeeze as much as you can out of a conversation, especially when you’re short of time.”

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Law School Focus

The University of Law


The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.

Meet the Barrister

Ten Old Square

Naomi Winston

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if you feel like it might make you look silly. You can waste so much time as a pupil trying to hide your ignorance, when a quick and well-timed question could clear up your confusion and allow you to get on with the job of actually learning how to be a barrister."

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LCN Says

Law firms with Instagrammable offices

Ellie Nicholl

We’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up of some of the country’s most impressive buildings and spaces that host law firm offices. It’s not just London that offers the opportunity to work in a fancy workplace.

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Features

How to apply for a training contract: a masterclass

If you’re not sure where to start or just looking to fine tune your application form, here’s our four-step training contract application masterclass.

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The Oracle

How law students can get ahead over the holidays

I’m a second-year law student, how can I get ahead in my search for legal work experience or a training contract/qualifying work experience during the winter break?

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LCN Podcast

Practice Area Profile: construction and engineering – with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

In this Practice Area Profile episode, we speak to partner Francis Ho about his career in construction and engineering law at Charles Russell Speechlys and how this has evolved over the years.

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LCN Blogs

The budget briefing: a guide for aspiring solicitors

The Rookie Lawyer

Whether you want to advise companies, individuals or understand how it could impact you, this article will break down some of the key changes introduced by the budget.

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Latest news

Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn explore strategic merger

Legal sector hits record revenues despite UK economic slowdown

Your commercial news round-up: Warner Bros, X, digital assets, chocolate bars

Oxbridge remains strong presence in Bar entry, findings show

Criminal legal aid receives £92 million funding boost

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What is LCN Weekly?

LCN Weekly is our free weekly newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date with all the issues relating to finding a career in the legal profession. Each week we analyse firms, write features, seek out the most important legal news stories and much, much more - all sent straight to your inbox. Over 50,000 already receive the newsletter; why not join them?

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News

We provide an ongoing news service for you, highlighting key stories from the legal press and elsewhere. The emphasis is, of course, on training and recruitment issues, but we cover all the big law stories too.

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Meet the Recruiter

Every fortnight we delve into the mind of a recruiter to find out what they do, what makes them tick and what they are looking for in a candidate. And of course we get them to answer the all-important favourite biscuit question!

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Commercial Question

All law firms want their lawyers and their trainees to have commercial awareness. This means that you need to know what's going on in the business world. Each week we pose a burning question and ask a real lawyer or trainee to write a short answer.

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The Oracle

We often receive requests for help and advice from future trainees and pupils. We've now formalised this process in a 'problem page' format. The Oracle will help you solve all those tricky problems relating to the recruitment process. Letters of particular interest, or letters that serve to illustrate common issues, are published in the newsletters and on the site. Whether published or not, every letter that we receive gets an answer.

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Features

Every fortnight we publish a new feature article designed to increase your knowledge of the recruitment process or the legal profession as a whole. Some are produced in-house, others by experts from firms, chambers, universities and bodies within the legal community.

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LCN Diary

Many firms are travelling the country to meet candidates and raise their own profiles. By consulting our diary you'll know what events are happening near you (ie, who will be there, and when and where the events take place).

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