The Law Apprenticeships Guide

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The Law Apprenticeships Guide sponsored by Mayer Brown

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Key skills

The skills you need to be a successful legal apprentice

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Apprenticeship career paths

Confused about legal apprenticeships? Use this guide for an outline of each stage

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Meet an apprentice

Chris is a solicitor apprentice at Mayer Brown International LLP

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Apprenticeship v university

How do I know which route is best for me?

What are the different types of apprenticeships?

Intermediate, paralegal, solicitor apprenticeships: here are the career options

Your legal apprenticeship skills checklist

Here's a checklist of the necessary skills to get off to a flying start

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The ultimate guide to commercial awareness

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.

The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law

Everything you need to know about launching a career in law.

Ask the Oracle

How to handle a scenario-based question at a training contract interview

What should I do if I don't know the answer to a scenario-based question at a training contract interview?

Key questions

Who can become an apprentice?

Do I have to study A level law to be an apprentice?

What skills and strengths do you need to be a good lawyer?

News

Your commercial news round-up: Netflix, Nike, Boohoo, Apple and Goldman Sachs

This week we saw Netflix move beyond TV shows and films, Nike lose its latest round in court, Boohoo partner with the Alshaya group and Apple launch a buy now pay later service in partnership with Goldman Sachs. What are the key takeaways from this commercial news? Can you see any trends or patterns? Which sectors are continuously doing well and which sectors are struggling in today’s climate?

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SQE registration now open for candidates

Aspiring lawyers can now register as a Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) candidate after the Solicitors Regulation Authority opened candidate registration on 6 July 2021.

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Linklaters launches wellness app to support UK lawyers

Magic circle law firm Linklaters has partnered with a tech start-up to launch a specialist mental health app.

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Clifford Chance appoints the University of Law as exclusive SQE provider

The University of Law has secured an exclusive partnership with magic circle law firm Clifford Chance to deliver its Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) courses.

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Meet the Apprentice

Chris Howes

Chris is a solicitor apprentice at Mayer Brown International LLP.

LCN Says

Demi Rixon - How to find the right law firm for your career and disability

Demi Rixon

Finding a law firm that is tailored to your career interests is relatively straightforward. From a quick glance on a law firm’s website, it is easy to see which sectors the firm practices in. However, finding a firm that can demonstrate it is also inclusive of disabled people feels like entering a labyrinth.

Holly Moore

Solicitor apprentice at ITV

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Holly Moore is a fifth-year solicitor apprentice, currently in the ITV Network Legal and Business Affairs team at ITV.

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Summer Gibb - Why aspiring lawyers should make the most of secondment opportunities

Summer Gibb

In this article I will share my experience as a secondee, highlight the importance of secondments in building a career and offer my advice on how to make the most of your secondee experience.