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Without wanting to detract from the exciting and challenging legal career on offer, here are some things to bear in mind

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The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law

Find out if a career in law is for you

Legal career paths

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Your ‘first steps’ checklist

Find out what you should be doing even before you start university

First-year checklist

Find out what you should be doing in your first year at university as a law or non-law student

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Oatly, stamp duty holiday, Google and Facebook, Primark, KPMG: your commercial news round-up

This week started with Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out the roadmap to begin easing lockdown in the UK, with all restrictions due to be lifted by 21 June. But what else happened this week that you, as an aspiring lawyer, should know about? Read the round-up below for insight into some of the week’s news.

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Government promises new Nightingale courts to curtail covid-19 pandemic backlog and trial delay

The government plans to build 14 new Nightingale courts to tackle outstanding court cases caused by the pandemic, according to a statement from Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland.

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The College of Legal Practice announces costs for SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses

The College of Legal Practice has announced the cost of its Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses, which are designed to be more affordable, flexible and accessible than the old route to qualification.

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Law firms in profit despite pandemic; firms reinstate NQ pay

More than 90% of UK law firms that responded to a survey by accountancy network MHA said they had made a profit since March 2020.

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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 dedicated first-year student hub.

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GDL or SQE Preparation course? A 2021 non-law student’s guide to choosing a solicitor training route

The ‘tried and tested’ route to becoming a solicitor is universally trusted by employers, which is why thousands of non-law students graduating in 2021 are choosing the GDL over new courses designed to prepare students for the SQE. This guide explains the key reasons why law firms, other employers and students value the GDL – and looks at how some new SQE-based study options are replicating that success with a focus on developing a wide set of skills.

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Right now, everyone is getting ready for the new academic year. Incoming students are wondering what their new university and classmates will be like. Returning students may be wondering whether the no detriment policy carries through to the new academic year, because, well, the pandemic is still ongoing. I want to share some tips on navigating the hybrid university life!

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What lawyers do

Learn more about the branches of the legal profession, areas of law, and practice areas

Types of lawyers

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Paralegals

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