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Life as a trainee solicitor

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Coronavirus and the law

Coronavirus information for students

The latest updates on work placement schemes, exam timings, course start dates and more

The career impact of coronavirus

Advice and perspective from the Junior Lawyers Division's Adam Hattersley

Summer 2020 training contract applications

Training contract applications: a guide to each stage

Training contract application tips for non-law graduates

Guide to online application forms

MyLCN - your essential training contract companion

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Eversheds Sutherland retains 86% of trainees
Multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland has defied covid-19 worries as it revealed its 86% trainee retention rate for 2020.
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Mills & Reeve announces staff bonuses
National firm Mills & Reeve has revealed its staff will receive a bonus of at least £966 this year, following positive financial results that saw the firm’s turnover increase to £114.1 million for the year ending 31 May.
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Beirut, Bank of England, Goldman Sachs, Booking.com, WH Smith, TikTok: your commercial news round-up
Developing your commercial awareness is a critical skill that you must show and apply to increase your chances of success in the legal profession. Use this week’s commercial news round-up to catch-up on the latest news from the business and legal worlds and put your skills into practise.
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Commercial questions

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New-wave legal technology: what's required from lawyers of the future?
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Meet the Recruiters

Find out about vacation schemes and the hiring process at leading firms, straight from recruiters

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Katy McAteer
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.
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Danielle White
Danielle White emphasises the importance of preparation so that your conversations with recruiters leave a good impression.
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Vanessa Harvey
To be a trainee or not to be a trainee? For recruitment manager Vanessa it is of the utmost importance that candidates are themselves and let their personalities shine on applications and during vacation schemes. And don’t quote Shakespeare! Read on for more.
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Postgraduate students

Five things to consider before taking the GDL or LPC

If you’re weighing up postgraduate study in 2020, consider the following before you commit.

Studying the GDL, LPC and Bar courses part time

Information about part-time academic and training options

Do law firms care where I study the LPC?

Your choice of law school or university should not affect where you can apply for a training contract

Meet the lawyer

Insights into the day-to-day work of solicitors at different firms

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Rob Morris
Bowie fan Rob Morris is delighted to be part of a firm that offers that perfect combination of great work and interesting clients, alongside likeable colleagues. Read on to find out more about his career at Freeths.
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Christopher Swallow
Senior associate Chris Swallow enjoys the high-value work that comes with being a member of the real estate department at such a big firm, but it’s the integrated, joined-up nature of how K&L Gates operates that makes it stand out from its competitors. Read on to find out more.
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Brian West
Senior associate Brian West took a non-standard route to becoming a lawyer. Watch him discuss his career so far and the best bits about working in Shoosmiths’ real estate department.
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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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Brochure: Osborne Clarke LLP
With high-profile clients and award-winning development programmes, Osborne Clarke has the perfect environment in which to succeed.
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Brochure: Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon prides itself on its top quality work, high profile clients and cutting edge training. Find out why you can expect more from your training contract with this brochure.
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Brochure: Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams prides itself on client care, legal excellence and investment in its people. Find out more about the firm's approach and industry focus here.
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