I completed vacation schemes at four firms across two years, and this firm stood out as the best for the quality of work and people I met. There was great exposure to different departments and clients.

The winner of the Bar Pro Bono Award 2016 has been announced as John Collins of Zenith Chambers. 

In this video, I talk about the common tasks I've been involved in during the first two seats of my training contract!

LC.N asked the Kent Student Law Society's President and Vice-President on opportunities to boost your CV, learn more about the profession and socialise with like-minded students.

Flexibility and support. The non-rotational training system encourages close working relationships and a collegiate atmosphere throughout the London office. There’s really no need to compete.

Sarah Warnes, trainee recruitment manager at Cooley LLP, discusses how best to tailor applications when targeting commercial law firms for a training contract.

Small and high street law firms in London and the South East are recovering well from the effects of the financial crisis in 2008, according to new research.

I particularly noticed the amount of support and contact between accepting the training contract and starting at the firm. 

Staffordshire-based law firm Knights has revealed that it is seeing an “encouraging recovery” after covid-19’s impact on the industry.

We're known for our innovative work and headlining deals but when you join the firm, you quickly realise that it's really the people that distinguish us. Follow, Head of Early Talent Laura Yeates as she answers questions, shares her top tips on how applicants can stand out and and takes you through a day in her life at Clifford Chance.

This session provides you with all the information that you need before embarking on your future career as a solicitor, including an overview of the profession and the skills needed by successful lawyers; what you can do as an undergraduate student to improve your employability for the legal field; an in-depth look at the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) pathway to qualification and course options available. 

This organisation has partnered with a local law firm to provide free legal advice for two areas of law: employment; and housing.

Volunteers are at heart of the Citizens Advice service, whether it's: helping people online, over the phone, or in person; raising funds; researching and campaigning for policy change; helping witnesses in court in our Witness Service; helping the service to run smoothly in our admin and customer service roles; and as a trustee.

'The Real Contract' celebrates what it’s really like to be a lawyer at Clifford Chance. We asked some of our lawyers to write a letter to their younger selves, reflecting on the start of their legal career.

In this masterclass sponsored by Arnold & Porter LLP, Osborne Clarke LLP and Shoosmiths, find out what it means to start a career in law as a non-law student, including how to research firms, what to include in your application, and how to make the transition into law. 

You should apply from September onwards in your final year at university. 

We're currently assessing applications for the LawCareersNetLIVE conferences taking place in Bristol, London and Manchester in late November and December. Here are our top tips for making a flawless application - and don't forget that much of this is applicable to law firm applications in general!