Networking is a vital skill – not only for aspiring lawyers looking to gain employment or work experience, but also throughout a qualified lawyer’s career. Solicitors and barristers are always looking to bring in new business, make useful connections and learn more about the legal and business worlds, so networking is a key part of any lawyer’s working life.

Attending a law firm’s open day, insight scheme or presentation is an excellent way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that’ll improve your applications. Read our five tips to help you prepare and make a great impression on the day.

Wellness is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, expecting to reach a global market value of $7.4 trillion by the end of 2025. So, how do you find out what a firm prioritises in terms of employee wellbeing? The first step is to determine what ‘lawyer wellbeing’ actually means.

Attending a law firm’s open day, insight scheme or presentation is a great way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that’ll improve your applications. Read our five tips to help you prepare and make a good impression on the day.

Networking is a vital skill – not only for aspiring lawyers looking to gain employment or work experience, but also throughout a qualified lawyer’s career. Solicitors and barristers are always looking to bring in new business, make useful connections and learn more about the legal and business worlds, so networking is a key part of any lawyer’s working life.

Expert recruiter – and animal lover – Lucie Rees is understandably proud to have supported so many candidates through their journeys from being wide-eyed students to confident, qualified solicitors and partners. Read her advice for the current generation of aspiring lawyers and gain an insight into the application process – as well as working life – at Watson Farley & Williams.

Working as a paralegal before securing a training contract is increasingly the norm for thousands of candidates. It’s even possible to qualify as a solicitor by gaining relevant experience as a paralegal, instead of a formal training contract – a route that’s becoming more popular with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and qualifying work experience process.

Networking is a vital skill – not only for aspiring lawyers looking to gain employment or work experience – but also throughout a qualified lawyer’s career. Solicitors and barristers are always looking to bring in new business, make useful connections and learn more about the legal and business worlds, so networking is a key part of any lawyer’s working life.

Find out about White & Case’s vacation scheme, assessment centres and the training contract application process in this Meet the Recruiter profile with Molly Hill. Plus, Molly outlines what White & Case’s solicitor apprenticeship programme involves!

After completing a GCSE in law during after-school classes, Raj Malhi became fascinated with the law. In this Meet the Lawyer interview Raj speaks about volunteering in court during university, Freeths’ diverse culture and the importance of taking your time in your legal journey.  

Alice Kuzmenko is a barrister at 1 Crown Office Row. In this Meet the Lawyer she discusses what attracted her to the barrister route, her day-to-day responsibilites and what she enjoys most about her career in law.

Insurance (and reinsurance – the insurance of insurers) is an integral part of commercial activity throughout the world.

How can I be an authentic LGBTQ+ ally?

Megan Melia goes through what candidates should expect on a vacation scheme, important skills Weightmans is looking for, common ways candidates let themselves down and how the firm is adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

What do a Russian cellist, the prime minister's father and the perpetrators of the 1983 Brink's Mat gold bullion robbery all have in common? 

Anthea Demetriou explores how candidates should approach the researching of a law firm properly, the responsible way to use AI for applications and key skills HFW is looking for in candidates.

A complete guide for international law students on studying, qualifying and working in the UK – covering visas, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, training contracts and more.

A complete guide for international law students on studying, qualifying and working in the UK – covering visas, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, training contracts and more.