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When you picture a judge, what do you think of? Ashamed though I am to admit it, the image that appears in my head is of an elderly, white man.

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Nottingham Law School - What should I look for when choosing a law school?

Nottingham Law School

If you are planning to become a solicitor or barrister and are thinking about the law conversion course, Legal Practice Course, Bar course or even the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, you may feel spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to study. With so many law schools vying for your attention, how do you choose? This article sets out some advice and guidance on things to consider when selecting a law school.

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Eloise Skinner - Aspiring lawyers: three foundations for a productive summer

Eloise Skinner

In these uncertain times, one thing is for sure – we haven’t quite had the summer we were expecting. Cancelled travel plans, postponed celebrations, online graduations… this year has brought a multitude of disruptions to the path we’d planned. But now, with the end of summer in sight, we can start to take back control. Here are three foundations that will help you achieve your 2020 goals – even in the midst of a global pandemic.

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Kendal Boyd - What is the most important thing to you when choosing your future law firm?

Kendal Boyd

In 2016 Deloitte predicted a paradigm shift in the legal profession, with the ‘tipping point’ occurring in 2020. Although it couldn’t have predicted the coronavirus pandemic, law firms and alternative business structures alike have been forecasting a big shake-up in the way the traditional legal landscape operates, and this may have an impact on lawyers-to-be.

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