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The LawCareers.Net Handbook 2022

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Vacation scheme deadlines

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The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

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A guide to SQE preparation courses

Use this guide to compare the new preparation courses for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) by key criteria including fees, learning styles and locations.

Time limits on the validity of the law degree, GDL, LPC, SQE and Bar course

How long are legal qualifications valid for? Once I graduate with my law degree, how long do I have to qualify as a solicitor before it expires?

Linda Ford - CILEX: a fast-track route to becoming a specialist lawyer

Today’s legal world is more competitive than ever before. Employers are looking for work-ready graduates who not only have the right legal knowledge, but also have the practical, commercial and interpersonal skills to make an impact from day one.

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Your commercial news round-up: UK digital currency, Uber, covid-19 vaccinations, Google

Excellent commercial awareness is a key skill that all law firms look for in their future lawyers. What steps are you taking to develop yours? We have summarised some of the week’s commercial news for you.

The evolution of ownership: NFTs, blockchain and property

What can the surge in interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tell us about the future of ownership?

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BARBRI announces SQE2 prep course

Legal education provider BARBRI has launched its 12-week Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) SQE2 preparation course.

ULaw to deliver new integrated master’s route to qualifying as a solicitor

The University of Law has announced that it will deliver a new four-year integrated master’s course. The MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice) will combine the university’s LLB Law with professional SQE1 and SQE2 preparation modules (subject to academic approval).

Government Legal Department aims for diversity at the top

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has announced in its Business Plan that it wants over 25% of senior employees to be from ethnic minority backgrounds, by 31 March 2022.

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Meet the Recruiter

Jolie Lam offers valuable insights on the type of work candidates can expect at Clyde & Co and offers advice on the key skills law firms look for in applicants.

Meet the Lawyer

After graduating without a training contract, Liam David is now an associate in Baker McKenzie’s IP tech team. From post-university panic, to fascinating secondment opportunities, Liam opens up about his journey into the profession and his role as an IP tech lawyer.

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Brochure: Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Trainees at Kirkland & Ellis thrive on high-quality work, early responsibility and exposure to real deals and cases thanks to the firm’s famous focus on close-knit teams.

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First-year students

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Non-law students

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Immediate vacancies

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Law apprenticeships

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LCN blogs

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Law school has you flicking and highlighting through countless textbooks, but all the action is in court.

The Abled Lawyer

It can be difficult to tell your chosen university about your disability and needs as a student. Disclosure is ultimately a personal decision and there’s no obligation to disclose. I would recommend weighing up the positives and negatives of disclosing and then decide what’s best for you.

One thing I didn’t consider when pursuing a career in law is whether I was prepared to sacrifice ‘me time’.

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