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Injury law experts National Accident Helpline has revealed 2022’s Future Legal Minds finalists. The competition, which is in its eighth consecutive year, is one of the leading law essay competitions in the UK. 

Nearly 20% of graduate recruitment, and learning and development teams at law firms in the UK, revealed that LPC graduates will be required to pass parts or all of the new SQE. 

The University of Law (ULaw) has agreed a new partnership with leading firm Muckle LLP, which will see ULaw become the exclusive Solicitors Qualifying Exam training provider for the firm’s future trainees from September 2023. 

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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.

Charlotte offers insights into Bristows' trainee recruitment process and outlines the importance of non-legal work experience, understanding commercial issues, and curiosity.

Lucy De St Croix offers valuable insights on the skills graduate recruiters seek from candidates and how to secure a training contract at international firm Trowers & Hamlins LLP.

For chemistry graduate Chloe it was all about finding a firm that matched her scientific background and enthusiasm for interesting clients. In Bristows’ IP litigation team she found just that.

Associate Kishen Vora offers a detailed insight into his journey at Ashurst so far, shedding light on the inclusive culture at the firm and the diversity and inclusion initiatives he’s been involved in.

Alyssa opens up about her journey into the legal profession and her role as a private client lawyer at Burges Salmon LLP. 

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.

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.