We are approaching the busiest time of year for aspiring lawyers when it comes to applying for insight events, vacation schemes and training contracts. If you are balancing this work with your normal university workload, or even another job, this can be especially stressful. The deadlines seem to be approaching fast, you have done most (if not all) of your research, and now it is time to do the hardest part – actually sitting down and filling out the application forms.

Pursuing a career in law is hard. It’s as simple as that. It can feel like you’re the only person not securing vacation schemes or training contracts as your peers post their new roles at firms all over LinkedIn and Instagram – and you can’t work out where it is that you’re going wrong. It’s an easy mindset to fall into but it’s vital to take a step back, reassess, breathe and go again. We spoke to several aspiring lawyers whose routes into law were either put on hold, made difficult because of their background or disrupted as a result of the pandemic. This feature aims to show you that you’re not the only one having a bumpy ride into the legal world.

A significant number of applicants for legal roles feel misled by the job adverts that led them to apply, research shows.

What is APP fraud and how does it affect a law firm’s clients?

Would banning 'meaty' names for meat imitation products have increased clarity for consumers?

What are the practical elements of selling a business?

I used to get slightly irritated at the mention of commercial awareness. To me, it seemed like an esoteric buzzword, reserved only for those who had been strategically attentive to the trends and updates of different business industries over the years.

What are the legal issues raised by the operations of taxi company Uber?

How do leveraged buyouts combine private equity and debt finance to provide an attractive way to finance transactions?

Ransomware is the most prominent cyber threat in the UK – what should you know about it?

To the surprise of myself and everyone around me (including my professor!), I've really enjoyed my land law module so far this term. The structure and organisation of the module itself, coupled with the range of clients we get to work with in our problem questions – from residents with personal or familial issues, to businesses selling commercial properties – showcased just how varied this area of law can be.

There are several factors to take into account when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. Use this Feature to help you narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

There are several factors to consider when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. This guide will help you to narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

There are several factors to consider when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. This guide will help you to narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

Securing legal work experience is no mean feat. It’s also not the end of your legal journey if you don’t have any.

Consider someone who’s been dismissed without a fair reason or without any proper procedure being followed. Their dismissal may have resulted from asking for a legal right, requesting flexible working or even taking maternity leave. Yet many workers in this position may not understand that they can challenge their employer’s decision or realise that legal protections exist in the first place.

Diversity within the UK legal sector has long been a topic of conversation among practitioners and students alike. The profession has been heavily criticised for not evolving with society or being representative of the diversity within the UK. Over the past decade, there have been a flurry of initiatives to respond to these deep-rooted issues. However, the crucial question remains, have we made enough progress?

Getting involved in pro bono is not only a fantastic way to develop advocacy, communication and networking skills – all of which are crucial for a successful career in the profession – but it’s also a great way to offer your support to those unable to afford legal advice or representation.

I’m in my 40s and thinking about retraining as a solicitor. How does my age influence my recruitment prospects?

If the banks won't lend, who will?