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How to include extenuating circumstances in training contract and vacation scheme applications

Posted on 24 June 2025

The illness of a close family member has really impacted my studies and exam results – how can I explain this in my training contract/vacation scheme applications?

LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual 2024: trainee panel

Posted on 31 January 2025

At our LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual event on 10 and 11 December 2024, the panel of trainee solicitors provided insight into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like and their advice for prospective candidates. A representative from The University of Law was also on hand to answer questions about postgraduate study and employability.

Nominations for LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards to be announced on Monday

Posted on 30 January 2015

Hundreds of university law society members have participated in the LawCareers.Net survey to discover the best student law societies across the country.

Masterclass | What you need to know about QWE

Posted on 26 July 2023

In this masterclass, hosted by LawCareers.Net and The University of Law, we’ll cover exactly what QWE means, including what counts as QWE, how to get it accredited and how law firms are incorporating QWE into their training programmes.

McDermott Will & Emery launches LL.M internship at City Law School

Posted on 31 January 2013

US firm McDermott Will & Emery has launched a new internship at City Law School, the law faculty of City University London.

Teams from BPP, City Law School and ULaw enter commercial negotiation competition

Posted on 09 October 2013

Students from BPP Law School, The City Law School and the University of Law will be competing in the first Young Legal Minds commercial negotiation competition on Monday 14 October.

Diversity Access Scheme - Law Society

Posted on 22 March 2023

Founded in 2004, the

City firm Cubism Law to train home-grown solicitors with new legal apprenticeship programme

Posted on 05 August 2016

London-based firm Cubism Law is launching a new legal apprenticeship programme in partnership with City University London and CILEx Law School.

White & Case LLP - Molly Hill

Posted on 01 September 2025

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!

Akin - Amy McCarthy

Posted on 15 April 2025

Find out how you can ace your Akin vacation scheme application with advice from the firm’s graduate recruitment manager Amy McCarthy.

UoL hosts National Law Fair

Posted on 21 June 2013

The University of Law is holding its annual National Law Fair at its Moorgate centre on Wednesday 26 June.

NLS students go Dutch

Posted on 05 July 2013

Nottingham Law School has signed a deal with Dutch university Radboud which will allow NLS students to study for a Master's in European Law in the Netherlands.

Inspired by Law gallery galvanises next generation of human rights lawyers

Posted on 23 November 2015

Students at London South Bank University have honoured outstanding lawyers and campaigners in the fields of human rights and social justice with a new photo gallery project called ‘Inspired by Law’.

LC.N survey winner delighted by £1,000 windfall

Posted on 23 March 2012

LawCareers.Net's annual reader survey has left one Scottish student £1,000 richer.

Student Law Society Awards 2026 – aspiring barristers

Posted on 09 June 2026

The University of Exeter Law Society explain how they won 'Best society for aspiring barristers' at the 2026 Student Law Society Awards.

Student Law Society Awards 2026 – increasing diversity

Posted on 08 June 2026

Manchester University Law Society explain how they won 'Most committed to increasing diversity', sponsored by Shoosmiths, at the 2026 Student Law Society Awards.

Student Law Society Awards 2026 – best for first years

Posted on 03 June 2026

The University of Leeds Law Society explain how they won 'Best society for first-year students' at the 2026 Student Law Society Awards.

Webinar | Should I do a Master of Laws (LLM)?

Posted on 12 August 2022

In this webinar hosted by LawCareers.Net and The University of Law, we discuss the LLM, including who can study it and how it can advance your legal career.

Law students need training in emotional competency

Posted on 14 May 2018

The Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce has determined that all legal professionals should be made more aware of the need for emotional competency, with a particular emphasis on training law students in this regard.

Metro Bank announces new postgrad funding for ULaw students

Posted on 27 March 2014

Metro Bank has launched a professional studies loan scheme for postgraduate students, available initially only to students at the University of Law.