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Northern Law Student

Northern Law Student

Now studying my LPC at the University of Law in Manchester, I've made the transition from studying English literature at undergraduate level to now being intrigued and excited by the legal world. Last year I completed my MA Law (Conversion) course, and completed a project on copyright laws following Brexit. I'm a future trainee solicitor at a firm in London, and I'm eager to use my knowledge of the law in practice.

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Farewell from me!
Northern Law Student
This is my last post for LawCareers.Net. I move onto my training contract in September, and so a new chapter is starting for me. Any change comes with a mixture of nerves and excitement – and this is a huge one for me. A new city, a new job, a new flat.
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What do I do with my summer months?
Northern Law Student
Exams are over (woohoo) and there are a few weeks ahead of you to organise and do as you please. No prep to do, no consolidation to do and absolutely no dissertation writing to do (double woohoo).
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How do I know which area of law to go into?
Northern Law Student
Starting a training contract is about having an open mind. The reason behind completing four to six different seats is to gain exposure to each of the different departments.
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The law and women's rights
Northern Law Student
Sometimes the law needs updating as it’s outdated and doesn’t reflect the society it represents; however, this of course takes time to do. Here are a few examples of how, until recently, women have been treated in prejudicial manners because of the law.
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Making best use of revision materials before exams
Northern Law Student
Sometimes we’re bombarded with revision materials, often with two or three weeks to go until the exams, we just don’t have time to make our own notes, go through past papers and examine each piece of revision material. So, what should we prioritise?
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What’s competition law?
Northern Law Student
When I tell my friends that I’m studying competition law, they always ask: what’s that? Is it about gambling? I admit, it’s a vague name for a very interesting area of law.
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Tips for preparing for your vacation scheme
Northern Law Student
Vacation schemes are now getting closer as the summer months approach. Soon, excited students will be finding out if they’ve secured a place on the coveted scheme!
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Mandatory mediation – a step forward or a step back?
Northern Law Student
Mediation is an alternative means of settling disputes. It’s used in many different areas of law but the family law sector is of particular interest to me.
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What’s it like to study the LPC?
Northern Law Student
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the final steppingstone in my legal studies before commencing a training contract or a full-time job. It took us so long to get here, but what’s it like to actually study this course?
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