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

To be successful with your law firm applications, you must demonstrate sound commercial acumen. Many law firms have set their vacation scheme and training contract deadlines throughout December, so this is a great opportunity for you to spend time researching and writing some excellent applications. 

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). 

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

What beliefs are covered under the Equality Act 2010 and how does the Forstater case impact employers?

How important are ESG policies to modern commercial relationships and how does this impact the lawyer/client relationship?

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.

With nearly 11 years’ experience, Samantha Hope discusses the key skills that make an excellent lawyer, the firm’s flexible working model and explains how even the top applicants can let themselves down in their applications. 

Ropes & Gray is a firm with a unique approach and that applies to the application process. Katy McAteer explains the details of applying for a vacation scheme and/or training contract at the firm.

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.

With her role split across investment management, financial institutions regulation and enforcement, and government enforcement and white collar crime, Abigail has gained experience across a range of regulatory advisory work. Read on learn to learn more about careers at Skadden.

Stephenson Harwood’s world leading shipping practice was a key attraction for Nikki Chu when she decided it was time to take the next step in her career at two years’ qualified. She offers an insight into the varied and intellectually stimulating work on offer at the firm, as well as the challenges that covid-19 has presented to the shipping industry. 

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.

The proud US heritage at Vinson & Elkins means that trainees are not treated separately, but as junior members of the team from day one. Find out more about the international-quality work opportunities on offer at this leading firm.

Reed Smith’s core values are at the heart of everything the firm does. Trainees will be working in client-facing roles with partners and associates from around the world, while the firm’s diverse and inclusive workspace promises to support them in building the career they want. Find out more about training at Reed Smith in its brochure.