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Two more enter the A4L open vac scheme stable

Posted on 20 November 2012

A dynamic duo has opened up their online application forms for their summer vacation schemes.

Award Winner 2020

Commendation for diversity: Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright stood out among the submissions for its well-embedded programmes that have made tangible differences to the firm’s recruitment statistics and the way it supports its trainees and employees.

LawCareersNetLIVE: making the legal profession diverse & inclusive

Posted on 18 August 2023

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to recruiters and trainees from DWF Group LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Addleshaw Goddard about the diversity and inclusion initiatives their firms have in place.

Advocate

Posted on 22 March 2023

There are many different ways to volunteer with Advocate.

A4ID

Posted on 13 August 2012

Advocates for International Development is an international charity that provides legal support to help communities fight poverty and improve their basic services and amenities.

Toynbee Hall Legal Advice Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

Evening and weekend legal advice centre for those who would ordinarily not be able to afford such support – it holds the title of oldest surviving free legal advice centre in the world.

Meet the Lawyer | John Smith - Burges Salmon

Posted on 01 February 2020

Meet John Smith, solicitor at Burges Salmon in Bristol. Find out how his enjoyment of working with other people coupled with his love of the law means that employment law always appealed.

BCAT, BPTC Funding, Choosing an Inn? | BLESSING AT THE BAR

Posted on 29 January 2019

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The next three questions are about starting and funding the BPTC course and choosing an Inn of Court.

Communicare (Reading)

Posted on 27 March 2023

This Christian organisation, based in Reading, facilitates a number of information and support services.

Shaw Trust

Posted on 23 March 2023

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What is WORK-LIFE BALANCE like in the legal profession?

Posted on 24 March 2020

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2019, we spoke to partners and trainee solicitors from Baker McKenzie, BLM and Osborne Clarke about how lawyers can juggle work-life balance, and what firms are doing to support employees.

Award Winner 2020

Best Trainer – Medium Regional Firm: Taylor Walton LLP

I have been given the right level of responsibility as a trainee. I am pushed without feeling overwhelmed. The supervisions have been fantastic and there are some brilliant lawyers at the firm to learn from.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Posted on 27 March 2023

The CICA, or Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, is an official executive agency of the UK Government and was originally known as the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board when it was set up in 1964.

LawCareersNetLIVE: making the legal profession diverse & inclusive

Posted on 24 August 2023

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to recruiters and trainees from DWF Group LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Addleshaw Goddard about what more can be done to ensure the legal profession is a diverse and inclusive place for all.

What do Inns of Court do? | Dani the Barrister

Posted on 30 July 2021

Hello everyone! Danithebarrister here with another follow up video about Inns of Court. This video is all about what Inns of Court do before and during a barrister's career. This is not an exhaustive video but I hope it brings you some insight.

How to RESEARCH a law firm

Posted on 11 March 2020

It is imperative that you thoroughly research a law firm before applying. In this video, we run through the places you can use to build up a clearer picture of who the firm is, what they do, and why it is somewhere you would like to work.

#10000BlackInterns

Posted on 27 March 2023

EASY MISTAKES TO AVOID on application forms

Posted on 28 May 2020

Whether you’re making training contract, vacation scheme, law firm or pupillage applications, there are some common application pitfalls that you need to avoid. Doing thorough research, targeting your applications and ensuring that your applications are perfect will put you on the path to success.

How to stay organised in your search for a TRAINING CONTRACT

Posted on 17 June 2020

It can be difficult to juggle your career research with everything else, but there are small things you can do to ensure that you stay up to date and make things easier for yourself along the way. Here are our tips on staying organised in your search for a training contract.

LawCareersNetLIVE | Advice for non-law students | LawCareers.Net

Posted on 07 March 2025

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2024, we spoke to lawyers and recruiters, from Bristows LLP, DWF Group Limited, Gateley Legal, Hill Dickinson LLP, Shoosmiths, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP and Trowers & Hamlins LLP about their advice for non-law students interested in a career as a lawyer.