Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

Hear from Ed Weidman, graduate recruitment partner at leading media and commercial law firm Simkins LLP, as he shares his advice on what the firm wants from its future lawyers and how you can impress in applications. 

What is commonhold, and will this become a more popular choice for property ownership?

Is the construction of HS2 doomed from the outset or have we learned lessons from the key construction issues with ‘new Wembley’?

What can the surge in interest in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) tell us about the future of ownership?

Why did Eamonn Holmes lose his recent court case with the tax inspector?

Anna is a first-year trainee in Shoosmiths’ London office. She is currently sitting in the real estate department after having completed her first seat in tax.

Charlotte offers insights into Bristows' trainee recruitment process and outlines the importance of non-legal work experience, understanding commercial issues, and curiosity.

The University of Law has launched a new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation course designed to support professionals already in the legal industry who want to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales via the SQE. 

What impact does the implementation of the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2013 have on the ability of traders to utilise revenue sharing telephone numbers?

What are the gender pay gap reporting requirements and what will they mean for employers?

Wigs have been worn by the legal profession in court since the late 17th Century as barristers were viewed as being part of the middle-class society.

What are the implications of recent changes to witness statements for solicitors, litigating parties and insurers?

Eklavya Sharma, a corporate associate at K&L Gates LLP talks about the legal and non-legal work experience that supported his training contract applications, and outlines the various opportunities at the firm.

What are Teckal companies and why are they attractive to local authorities, among others?

What is the Bribery Act 2010 and what impact will it have?

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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