Meet the Lawyer
Sophie Holcombe
Serle Court
Essentially, a barrister has to formulate a persuasive argument for each case and I enjoy the fact that the responsibility to do so is entirely my own. I am very much in control of my own cases and every day is completely different – it's both an exciting and demanding career.
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Things to do between the BPTC and gaining pupillage
Charlotte Hughes
As the pupillage gateway closes for another year, those who were unsuccessful face a long wait before the application window opens again.
LCN Says
Law students, mental health and stress: keeping up appearances
Elizabeth Rimmer
Your vocational, professional legal training is the first step toward what we hope will be a rewarding and successful career, but many law students feel it is important to keep up appearances. There is a belief that in order to look good, you have to give the impression that you are a potential professional with ambition and drive.
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I don’t want to work in a law firm – what are the alternatives?
Dear Oracle ...I'm about to qualify with a small private client firm, but I am not keen to stay on. I would like to explore careers in law outside the mainstream law firm route. What are some of my options?
