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There’s more to building a legal career than applications alone. In this week’s newsletter, we:

PS – Want a clearer sense of what law firm recruiters are looking for? Our Meet the Recruiter profiles break down what impresses them and what sets each firm apart – so you can approach your applications with confidence.

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Meet the Lawyer

Eklavya Sharma – K&L Gates LLP


“As a junior lawyer, I gain exposure to all areas of corporate law, which is rewarding and mentally stimulating as no two days tend to be the same.”

Commercial Question

Deepfakes and digital replicas: the UK's legal patchwork

With AI-generated deepfakes on the rise, what legal protections are available to individuals in the UK seeking to protect their image and do they go far enough? Sponsored by RPC

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Solicitors' practice areas

Commercial property/real estate – Mills & Reeve LLP

Chloe Gibson

“Working in real estate also offers the chance to dip your toes into other practice areas too. For example, you might need real estate finance advice from a banking lawyer or to get the opinion of a litigation colleague.”

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Meet the Recruiter

Anthea Demetriou – HFW


“We're not expecting perfection or a 'finished product', we're just looking for potential when looking at the skills candidates have.”

Vacation Scheme Insiders

Gateley Legal

Ellie Goldsmith

“I also appreciated how Gateley organised relaxed social and networking events throughout the week. These provided opportunities to speak to people in different departments and at different levels of their career.”

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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

Pump Court Tax Chambers

Sam Glover

“The biggest lesson I learnt as a pupil is to be decisive. Ensure you commit yourself to answering the questions your research presents. What does the case/legislation say? Does it apply? If so, why?”

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LCN Says

Wrestle with PESTLE: horror movies and the business of fear

Dimitar Dimitrov

If you’re a horror movie fan, grab the popcorn; if the genre makes your skin crawl, prepare to read through your fingers – because we won’t be sparing you the gory details!

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Features

LawCareers.Net’s guide to video interviews

There are key differences between interviewing virtually and in person. Check out our guidance to make sure you’re prepared.

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The Oracle

Will going travelling increase or decrease my chances of a training contract?

I’m planning to take some time out to travel before starting a Solicitors Qualifying Exam preparation course next year – how might this affect my chances of securing a training contract in the future?

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LCN Podcast

Practice Area Profile: commercial property/real estate – with Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP associate Chloe Gibson describes her journey into commercial real estate, the importance of soft skills and her career highlight so far.

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Jobs

Solicitor/barrister – criminal appeals supervisor (women-only*)

Centre for Women’s Justice is seeking a feminist criminal lawyer with experience in criminal appeals and Criminal Cases Review Commission reviews.

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Latest news

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing complete transatlantic merger to form Winston Taylor

Your commercial news round-up: heatwave, UK youth crisis, Brexit food export rules, Ferrari

Osborne Clarke launches standalone AI venture Justima

US law firms dominate high-value London disputes, court data shows

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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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