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If you’re lucky enough to still be a student like me, then chances are that your Easter break has just begun – yay! As a lover of lists, here are my suggestions for items to add to your to-do list this holiday.

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Riki Story

Subsequent to the Internet 2.0 with the rise of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter, the new revivification of the Internet will be the emergence of the Internet of Value.

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Neide Lemos

The final year of any degree is the most significant. Many of you will be specialising in your chosen fields, which, for the majority, will include writing a dissertation. I know the thought of writing a dissertation is daunting and submission season is a whirlwind, so this article aims to break down a few ways for you to check, reference and submit your work.

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First-year students

Essential advice for first-year students covering first-year work experience, law fairs and more

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LCN Says

This section offers opinion and analysis from members of the LCN team, as well as guest posts from contributors from all walks of law

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BARBRI - How to get Qualifying Work Experience

BARBRI

With the official introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) in September 2021, prospective lawyers and firms are quickly adapting to this new route to qualification in England and Wales. BARBRI has already seen a large volume of delegates signing up to its 40-week SQE1 Prep course which launched this January. Yet, one persistent question remains – “How can I get my Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)?”.

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Phil Steventon - Law firm applications: be proud of your unique and interesting self

Phil Steventon

I have no doubt that the legal profession is benefitting from the influx of lawyers from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. And I am optimistic and excited that the profession will continue down this route to get to a point where everyone’s individual differences are accepted and celebrated. That said, it can still be difficult to be and feel different from others, especially in a profession where it can sometimes be hard to find a network that resonates with you.

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Adele Edwin-Lamerton - Tips from a successful career changer

Adele Edwin-Lamerton

Getting into law as a mature candidate and career changer can be a difficult path to navigate. Having qualified as a solicitor in 2014, I want to share some further insight on how you can improve your chances of success in the legal profession.

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The Oracle

Aims to solve all those problems that relate to recruitment and training, with examples ranging from how to fund your studies through to whether having visible tattoos will harm your career prospects

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Should I do the LPC or the SQE?

I’m in the final year of my degree – should I do the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)?

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Are law firms elitist?

I have read that some top firms still see 'poshness' as important when recruiting. I didn’t go to a selective school, but have good A levels and my ambition is to be a City lawyer – what does this mean for my chances?

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Am I too old to become a solicitor?

I’m in my 40s and thinking about retraining as a solicitor, but is there any point? I have heard that recruitment focuses on young graduates.