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The process of qualifying as a lawyer is long. With the rise of virtual events, we may feel obliged to attend every session given that they are more accessible than in-person events. On top of this, we’re juggling applications, studying and hoping for a lockdown-free festive season.

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Indiya Kainth

In 2018 while studying the Legal Practice Course, I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. Instead of focusing on applications, I spent my time managing symptoms of my condition, regular hospital appointments and medicines with severe side effects. I spent nine months doing seemingly nothing, with no prospects of a training contract and no idea of when I would feel well enough to return to the world of work.

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Bethany Barrett

We are approaching the busiest time of year for aspiring lawyers when it comes to applying for insight events, vacation schemes and training contracts. If you are balancing this work with your normal university workload, or even another job, this can be especially stressful. The deadlines seem to be approaching fast, you have done most (if not all) of your research, and now it is time to do the hardest part – actually sitting down and filling out the application forms.

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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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Josh Richman - What’s happening with 2020-21 pupillage applications, mini-pupillages and Bar course scholarships?

Josh Richman

The pandemic has caused disruption across the barristers’ profession, but students should still apply for pupillages and mini-pupillages this winter. Here is the latest information for aspiring barristers.

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Olivia Partridge - Five things you can do to get ahead as a non-law student

Olivia Partridge

Non-law students are often worried that by not having a law degree, they have somehow put up an invisible barrier between themselves and the legal profession. This is not the case. Your non-law degree will equip you with alternative skills and experiences from other fields that law firms look for in their future trainees. The trick to getting ahead is to use these to your advantage and make the most of the opportunities offered to you throughout your studies.

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Melanie King - Employability tips from those in the know

Melanie King

Lawyers and professionals who work with Nottingham Law School share their employability tips for students looking to pursue a legal career. Take some inspiration from the below quotes as you embark on this career path and make law applications.

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