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For the past 10 months, myself and so many other students have laboriously revised for, and undertaken exams. But these were not just any exams, these were open-book, online exams (doesn’t quite have the same flavour as the M&S advert does it?). In this blog, I will set out my top tips for preparing for online, open-book exams and discuss the different elements that doing these assessments virtually brings to the table. Whether you’re taking an LLB, Graduate Diploma in Law, Legal Practice Course, or studying for any form of course or assessment online in pursuit of a legal career this year, this will almost certainly apply to you.

Jane Robson - Could 2024 be the year to start a legal apprenticeship?

Posted on 11 March 2024

Professions embracing apprenticeships has grown considerably and the legal sector is one of those that has recognised the opportunities these apprenticeships provide, not only to the apprentice, but also to the firms that employ them and nurture their skills and passion for the profession.

SEO London

Posted on 23 March 2023

Students wasting £20 million on law conversion courses, research finds

Posted on 26 October 2020

According to research conducted by Hook Tangaza, students are wasting £20 million on law conversion courses that do not result in a career in the profession.

Applying for LawCareersNetLIVE 2025

Posted on 14 October 2025

I’d like to apply for one of the LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, but I’m not sure which event to choose?

The Free Representation Unit

The Free Representation Unit is a charity that provides individuals with representation that they could not afford otherwise and gives junior lawyers a valuable opportunity to get practical advocacy experience.

Free Representation Unit

Posted on 19 February 2025

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) is a charity that provides individuals with representation that they couldn’t otherwise afford and gives junior lawyers a valuable opportunity to get practical advocacy experience.

Gateley set to become first publicly listed UK law firm

Posted on 21 May 2015

Gateley LLP is set to become the first law firm to float on the London Stock Exchange.

How to get legal work experience

Posted on 05 September 2023

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

Access Aspiration

Posted on 05 April 2023

Implications of Brexit on UK renewable energy

Posted on 12 July 2016

Will Brexit blow UK renewables off course?

Students’ excellence is recognised with prestigious award and scholarship

Posted on 09 May 2014

Two students have proven they’ve got what it takes in recent competitions; one impressing with an essay on what determines appropriate humanitarian intervention and the other securing a scholarship to embark on the BPTC.

LPC students struggle to secure training contracts; Bar chairman calls for cap on student numbers

Posted on 23 January 2014

Only a small percentage of students on Legal Practice Courses are succeeding in their pursuit of a training contract.

Paddington Law Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

Paddington Law Centre is another member of the London Law Centres, providing free legal advice and representation to the people of Paddington.

Online training contract and vacation scheme application tips

Posted on 16 January 2024

Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways to save myself some time on training contract or vacation scheme applications? What’s MyLocker and how can I use it? The team at AllHires has the answers.