Over the last couple of months, I’ve spent many hours pondering what subject I might be able to extensively research for a PhD. As I look to start my journey towards lecturing, this is the first real step into the subject that I may be covering for the next many decades.

How can I get legal work experience when every application form asks for prior legal work experience?

As coronavirus accelerates the changes sweeping the legal sector, your university’s employability service can help you to understand what employers are looking for, keep up with changes to the market and the competition for opportunities, and develop the post-pandemic skills needed to secure a training contract. Here are five ways to use your careers service to make a real difference to your legal career prospects, with examples from students and the employability team at The University of Law.

Human rights law isn’t just some abstract, feel-good idea, it's the backbone of justice and fairness that should protect every single person – no matter who they are or where they come from. These rights are the universal shields guarding our dignity, freedom and equality and are embedded in legal frameworks to make sure nobody gets trampled by the powerful or ignored by the system.

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

Whether this is your first application cycle or your fifth, identifying the right law firm for you might be the most important stage in the process.

The illness of a close family member has really impacted my studies and exam results – how can I explain this in my training contract/vacation scheme applications? 

In this video Simranjeet gives her tips on how to increase your commercial awareness as future solicitors.

Completing life as a student should lead to a sigh of relaxation, but often it’s an incredibly stressful time of job hunting in a very saturated market. Having just gone through the process myself, here are my most vital tips that helped me to land a job.

In this post, I will share what type of work experience is available for first years (and also non-law students). I hope this is helpful for you to gain some experience during the summer holidays! 

I start my training contract in September and was wondering how I can make a positive impression and stand out from the crowd. Also, what should I aim to achieve in each seat?

Studying at university is a fantastic place to get involved in all different kinds of activity. Trying new activities, joining new societies, learning new languages or playing new sports are just some of the many things that your time at university can involve. With all these opportunities, there is so much that you can learn which will benefit you in future. From developing soft skills, to gaining real life legal experience and showing your charitable spirit, here are three ways you can make a difference in the law itself during university. 

Law fairs are fantastic opportunities to meet a number of potential employers and to speak to those who work there. For aspiring lawyers, your university law fair is a key date to mark in your diary. Here's how to really make the most of the law fair and the opportunities it can bring.

Lots of aspiring lawyers will be heading on vacation schemes at law firms shortly. Here are our tips for making the most out of the experience, from people who have recently completed vac schemes. 

Well done to everyone for getting through the second semester. Easter holidays are a time for rest, rejuvenation and spending time with family and friends. However, many students have exams after the holidays and need to also find the time for revision. This blog post aims to give you some tips on how to balance all of this and get the most out of the holidays.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.

Here are LCN’s top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience – online or face-to-face.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.