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SQE prep alone isn’t enough, say law firms

Exclusive research has revealed that the majority of law firms feel the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is failing to prepare aspiring lawyers for legal practice.

Gen Z lawyers prioritise balance and values over big law firms, survey finds

A new survey has found that aspiring lawyers in Generation Z (born between 1995-2012) are 60% less likely to join the US’s largest 200 firms than they were three years ago.

Magic circle law firms continue newly qualified salary war

The newly qualified (NQ) solicitor ‘pay war’ continues as Linklaters LLP and Allen & Overy LLP each increase NQ lawyer salaries to £125,000 to match magic circle counterparts Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

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The vocational stage of training to become a solicitor

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The mandatory vocational stage of training to become a barrister

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Brochure: BPP University Law School

Postgraduate courses at BPP University Law School focus on developing candidates’ employability and preparing lawyers for practice from day one. Find out more here.

Brochure: The University of Law

The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.

Brochure: Nottingham Law School

With over 50 years' experience of delivering excellence in legal education, Nottingham Law School is one of the largest and most innovative providers in the United Kingdom. Read the prospectus to learn more about the variety of courses on offer.

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Not everyone who successfully completes the academic stages decides to go into private practice – there are many career options open to those with law qualifications.

Qualified lawyers transfer scheme

Enables lawyers who qualified in jurisdictions outside of the United Kingdom to practise as solicitors in England and Wales

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Utilise your careers service

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Sonia explains why you should get involved in pro bono work

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Bethany Wren - How to make the most of LinkedIn as a law student

LinkedIn might sometimes seem like Instagram’s boring older sibling, but as most professionals and many employers have accounts on the platform, it’s a great place for you to engage with other users and follow the latest legal developments. It’s also a gateway of information, opportunities and online networking.

Law firm open days and insight schemes 2023

Looking for an ‘in’? Open days and insight schemes are invaluable opportunities to meet the people that work for the law firms you’re interested in. You’ll learn about life in the organisation, its culture, the work on offer and much more. Plus, if prepped well, it’s your chance to ace that initial interaction, which will set you up nicely for future encounters and could eventually lead to a training contract.

What career choices do I have with a law degree?

I’m about to graduate from my law degree but don’t want to work at a law firm. What are my options?

Alternative legal careers

Paralegals

For law graduates not going on to the LPC or BPTC, a career as a professional paralegal is a real alternative

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

CILEX is the professional association representing around 20,000 qualified chartered legal executive lawyers, paralegals and other legal practitioners

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