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How to research a law firm

Listen to The LCN Podcast as we run through exactly why and how to research a law firm

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Welcome first-year law students

Opportunities at law firms

Meet law firms at first-year specific events

What to do in your first year

From vacation schemes to law fairs, here's what to focus on this year

5 ways to make your 2020 a success

LCN blogger Bethany shares her tips on how law students can have a successful 2020

A first-year student’s guide to opportunities in law

Read this essential advice for first-year students covering legal work experience, extracurricular activities, law fairs and more. For lots more information and advice, see our first-year student hub.

How do I become a lawyer?

The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law

Essential reading for those starting out

The LawCareers.Net Podcast

Episode 3: what to do in your first year

In this episode we give you lots of tips of things to do in the first year of your law degree in order to launch your career. We spoke to Jane Wood, Course Leader and Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, Maaya Sachdev, President of Warwick Law Society and Charis McGowan, Emerging Talent Coordinator at DWF.

Ways to get ahead in first year

Here is a guide to a few things that should keep you busy during your first year if you want to make a positive early impression.

Key questions

What types of lawyer are there?

Solicitor, barrister and paralegal - find out about the different branches of the profession

When do I start looking for a job?

It's never too early to start thinking about your future career. Here are the main employer deadlines

Do first-year exams matter?

If they don't count towards my final degree, does this mean law firms won't see my exam results as important?

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What you need to know

From exams to legal work experience, here's a run-down of what you need to know ahead of your first-year at university.

How to use LinkedIn effectively in first year

LinkedIn is a great tool for law students. Here are my tips for how to make the most of it in your first year.

First-year action plan

You’re in the first year of your law degree and you want to know what you should be doing. Here is a brief checklist to get you started.

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Immigration law

Practice area profile

Immigration lawyers deal with all legal matters relating to immigration and nationality. Find out more about this work area.

How to support first-year law students

The UCL Law Society prides itself in providing strong support to our first-year students and helping them adjust to university life. This is what we do within our society to support first-year law students.

Applications – getting started

Once you have done all your research, met the firms at various events and sat down to write your application, getting started can feel like the hardest part!