In this Practice Area Profile episode, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Katie Simmonds discusses her career in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) law so far, the kinds of issues she works on and what skills aspiring TMT solicitors should develop. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Technology-media-telecommunications Find out about training at Womble Bond Dickinson with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Womble-Bond-Dickinson Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this episode we speak to John Watkins, director of employability at The University of Law (ULaw), about qualifying work experience (QWE). John explains what QWE is, how it prepares aspiring solicitors for practicing law, where you can complete it, as well how you can get QWE accredited. Find out more about qualifying work experience: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/19122023-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-SQE-everything-you-need-to-know#QWE Find out more about the University of Law: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: http://lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Jocelyn Paulley from Gowling WLG (UK) LLP discusses her career as a technology and data lawyer. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Company-commercial Find out about training at Gowling with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Gowling-WLG-UK-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this fifth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray discusses the Barbie movie and the sales Mattel has seen as a result, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, OfCom's concerns over Amazon and Microsoft and Katy Perry's recent music sale.

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Osborne Clarke LLP associate Arthur Hopkinson discusses his life as an environmental lawyer, he discusses how he came to the practice area, his transition from trainee to associate and the challenges both his practice area and the wider legal sector are facing right now. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Environment Find out about training at Ashurst LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Osborne-Clarke-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Ashurst LLP associate Louisa Denison gives an insight into her life as a competition lawyer, including what her day-to-day work looks like, what competition law really means in practice, and how Brexit has impacted the area. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Competition-EU-law Find out about training at Ashurst LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Ashurst-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Louise Woods, partner and head of international disputes at US firm Vinson & Elkins RLLP, offers a brilliant insight into her practice area. She tell us what her work entails, the things she most enjoys about her career, and what factors she thinks will most impact the legal profession in the next five years. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/International-arbitration Find out about training at Vinson & Elkins with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Vinson-Elkins-RLLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Yetunde Dania, partner and head of Trowers & Hamlins’ Birmingham office, speaks about her 20 years’ experience of working with landlords and the social housing sector. She also discusses her passion for diversity and inclusion, and what that means for the legal profession today. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Housinglandlord-tenant Find out about training at Trowers & Hamlins LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Trowers-Hamlins-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP associate Orrie Hamilton discusses his career in tax work for private clients so far, the kinds of issues he works on and what skills aspiring private client solicitors should develop. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Private-client Find out about training at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this fourth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray talks us through recent events that have caught our eye. From pardoning previously criminalised acts of homosexuality, to interest rates, to students graduating with blank pieces of paper, Niamh covers the stories everyone's talking about this summer. If you want to explore other commercial issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays…STLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this Practice Area Profile episode, newly qualified associate Eric Burke-Arevalo discusses his career so far, including his training contract at the firm, secondment to the Paris office, day-to-day work as an associate, and what he wishes he’d known before embarking on this career. Eric also explains about what working in projects/project finance is really like. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Projectsproject-finance Find out about training at White & Case LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/White-Case-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP partner Rupa Lakha gives you an insight into her work as a contentious construction lawyer, discussing the importance of business development, the issues currently affecting her practice area, and more. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Construction-engineering Find out about training at Charles Russell Speechlys with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In the third episode of our COMMERCIAL CONNECT series LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray analyses the likely impacts of Skipton Building Society's new no deposit mortgage initiative. They discuss what the political, economic, social, legal and environmental factors are, and why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware. If you want to explore these factors on other issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays…STLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Holly Stebbing discusses her work as an energy lawyer at international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Holly discusses how she got into this area of the law, the developments and opportunities currently affecting the practice area, and why attention to detail is so vital for aspiring lawyers to succeed. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Energy-natural-resources Find out about training at Norton Rose Fulbright with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Norton-Rose-Fulbright Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Marinos Papadopoulos from Watson Farley & Williams LLP discusses his career in shipping law, including why he pursued this career path, his specialism and what’s going on in the world of shipping at the moment. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Shipping-trade Find out about training at Watson Farley & Williams LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Watson-Farley-Williams-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this second episode of our new series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray runs through the top commercial stories of the month. From the Renters Reform Bill, to PwC Australia's tax scandal, to cryptocurrency we uncover why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware. If you want to explore other commercial issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays…STLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this first episode of our new series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray runs through the impact of the UK strikes, what the political, economic, social, legal and environmental factors are, and why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware. If you want to explore these factors on other issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Wrestle-with-PESTLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP partner Caroline Klage discusses her career in the child brain injury team, the kinds of issues she works on and what work experience aspiring clinical negligence solicitors should attain. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out what you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Clinical-negligence Find out about training at Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Bolt-Burdon-Kemp-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this episode Niamh Gray (they/them) speaks to real estate lawyer Danni Davies (they/them) from Latham & Watkins and tax associate Michael Tushingham (he/him) from Gowling WLG (UK) LLP about life as an LGBTQ+ lawyer. They share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the legal profession and offer insight into running LGBTQ+ networks at leading law firms. Danni and Michael reveal their thoughts on LGBTQ+ legislation, what it means to be an ally, and disclose one thing all firms need to stop doing immediately if they want to support the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, they impart their advice to LGBTQ+ candidates looking to become successful lawyers. You can read our advice on practising allyship towards the LGBTQ+ community here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Oracle/27012023-How-do-I-ensure-Im-practising-allyship-towards-the-LGBTQ-community Want to know more about LGBTQ+ legislation? Niamh’s LCN Says on queer history through legislation can be found here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/LGBTQ-History-Month-Queer-history-through-legislation Head to LCN's diversity hub for everything to do with diversity and inclusion in the legal profession: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diversity Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://www.law.ac.uk/?utm_source=LawCareers&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=LCNpodcastsponsorship&utm_ID=18878&dclid=CLjjs9P1qP0CFYe51Qodz1EDVg

In this Practice Area Profile episode, funds associate Megan Law from Travers Smith LLP speaks about the life of a funds lawyer, career highlights so far, and what’s going in the legal world at the moment. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Funds Find out about training at Travers Smith with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Travers-Smith-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, newly qualified Clifford Chance tax associate Nick Humphries offers an overview of his training contract, the highlights of his career so far, and an exciting insight into the world of tax law. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Corporate-tax Find out about training at Clifford Chance with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Clifford-Chance Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this episode we speak to Iko and Beth, trainee solicitors from Brighton & Hove City Council, about their training contract in local government. They share their experiences and thoughts on what it’s like to train in-house at a local council and how this route differs from entering into private practice. It’s a fantastic episode about a legal career you might not have yet considered. Read Iko and Beth’s LCN Says on a day in the life in their jobs: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/A-day-in-the-life-of-a-local-government-trainee-solicitor https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/A-day-in-the-life-trainee-solicitor-in-local-government Find out more about The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

Ex-law firm partner and magic circle lawyer and career coach Helen Pamely discusses why it’s so important to build a long and sustainable career, avoiding burnout, dealing with imposter syndrome and preparing yourself to enter the legal world. We also discuss toxic productivity on social media and mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession. For practising and aspiring lawyers alike, this is an important listen. Find out more about Helen Pamely: https://www.helenpamely.com/ Follow Helen on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-pamely-4830b068/ Find out more about the University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

In this practice area profile episode, Lewis Silkin partner Tarun Tawakley discusses his career in employment law so far, the kinds of issues he works on and what skills aspiring employment solicitors should develop. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Employment-pensions-incentives Find out about training at Lewis Silkin LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Lewis-Silkin Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Mills & Reeve LLP associate Chloe Gibson describes her journey into commercial real estate, the important of soft skills and her career highlight so far. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Commercial-propertyreal-estate Find out about training at Mills & Reeve LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Mills-Reeve-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In the first of our brand-new podcast series, associate Catherine McLaughlin discusses her work in the corporate finance team at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Listen to find out about Catherine's work in M&A and capital markets, the importance of client relationships and her advice for finding the best firm for you. You can read the full written practice area profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Corporate-financemergers-acquisitions Find out about training at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP with their LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Sullivan-Cromwell-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this episode we speak to Peter Crisp, pro vice chancellor at The University of Law (ULaw) all about the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Peter explains how the LPC works, how it prepares students for practising law, how it’s assessed, as well as the benefits of studying the LPC with ULaw. Plus, Peter explains why students should choose to study the LPC before the new SQE route becomes mandatory. You won’t want to miss it! Find out more about studying the LPC at The University of Law: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530219727;338121134;x Find out more about the University of Law: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: http://lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register We speak to Bar student Dani the Barrister about her journey to becoming a barrister – including what the Bar course entails, pupillage applications and how to secure a scholarship to fund your studies. Follow Dani on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCme8pz3ZEfhpqaQ426grptw Find out more about becoming a barrister with LCN’s barrister hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers Information on financing your Bar course: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers/finances Inns of Court scholarships: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers/Inns-of-Court-Scholarships Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register In this episode we speak to private client lawyer Anna Casey-Woodward (they/them) and consultant solicitor and collaborative family lawyer Bridget Garrood (she/her). They share their experiences of being queer in the legal profession, open up about their journeys into law and the obstacles they’ve faced, as well as offering their insights on what firms can be doing to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces, plus they impart their advice to candidates looking for inclusive firms. Read the full transcript of this interview in our article on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Being-proud-and-queer-in-the-legal-profession You can also listen to the LGBT+ Lawyers podcast, which focuses on topics of interest to both LGBTQ+ lawyers and their allies, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lgbt-lawyers/id1538158442 The Law Society stands as an organisational ally to its trans and non-binary colleagues: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/contact-or-visit-us/press-office/press-releases/we-stand-as-allies-to-our-trans-and-non-binary-colleagues For some extra information, read the LGBT+ Lawyers Division Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion project’s documents, including the ‘Transition and change to gender expression template’ and ‘Using pronouns in the workplace’ linked below: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lgbt-lawyers/transition-and-change-to-gender-expression-template https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/hr-and-people-management/using-pronouns-in-the-workplace Plus, if you’re interested in joining The Law Society’s LGBT+ Lawyers Community, or just want to stay up to date with what they’re doing head to the ‘About’ section of the LGBT+ Lawyers Division’s page: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lgbt-lawyers/about-the-lgbt-lawyers-division Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register In this episode we speak to blogger and aspiring lawyer Phil Steventon from The Neurodivergent Lawyer blog. He shares his experiences and insight into neurodiversity, including how it might impact people’s journey to becoming a lawyer, how the profession can become more inclusive, and the benefits and advantages of being neurodivergent. Share your #mybraglist with us on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you’re proud of! You can read Phil’s article ‘How firms can better support neurodiverse employees in the workplace and during recruitment processes’ here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-firms-can-better-support-neurodiverse-employees-in-the-workplace-and Phil can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-steventon-mcilex-aa148a55/ Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register In this episode we speak to Nikesh Tiwari and Sarah Nadia from the University of Bristol Law Club (UBLC) all about mooting. Mooting is a really valuable activity to get involved in – it can boost your confidence and help you along with your future career. We cover what mooting is, how to develop your skills, tips for novice mooters and how to talk about mooting in your applications to legal employers. Read our Feature ‘Mooting opportunities for students’: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/17082021-Mooting-opportunities-for-students ‘Why you should get involved in mooting’: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Why-you-should-get-involved-in-mooting Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register In this episode, we speak to Emma Dennis, diversity and Inclusion manager at international law firm Gowling WLG (UK) LLP. We talk about what’s happening in the legal profession in terms of diversity and inclusion (D&I) and, more specifically, what Gowling is doing in this area. Plus Emma shares her tips for aspiring lawyers on how to research firms and find the right fit for you. Find out more about D&I in the legal profession with our Diversity Hub, sponsored by Gowling: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diversity And head over to Gowling's directory entry to apply to the firm's vacation schemes and training contract: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Gowling-WLG-UK-LLP Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

Dive into the interesting and developing world of environmental law as we speak to environmental lawyer Caroline Bush from Osborne Clarke. We discuss Caroline's work, which includes decarbonisation, net zero and biodiversity net gain, as well as upcoming changes to the law, and what advice her clients are seeking in this area. Plus, Caroline shares her advice for those interested in getting into environmental law. Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register For more information on becoming a lawyer, head to https://www.lawcareers.net/ Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this episode we speak to Nadine Owusu-Ansah, trainee at Linklaters, about her journey to a training contract, how to navigate work experience (including securing paralegal roles), preparing for interviews, processing rejection, and how to make the most of your time at university. Plus Nadine explains what the STARR+ method is and how it will help you elevate your applications and answers at interview! Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Keep track of our upcoming webinars here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diary Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this episode, we speak to Demi Rixon about her experiences of pursuing a legal career as a disabled candidate – this includes discussing the importance of open lines of communication between managers and employees, being treated as an individual, and how disability is missed off many firms’ Diversity & Inclusion agendas. Plus, we chat about how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities at work, and Demi shares her top tips for entering the legal profession with a disability. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out more about the Lawyers with Disabilities Division: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/lawyers-with-disabilities/ Easy wins and action points for disability inclusion: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/Topics/Lawyers-with-Disabilities/Tools/Easy-wins-and-action-points-for-disability-inclusion Read Demi’s LCN Says article, ‘How to find the right law firm for your career and disability’: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-find-the-right-law-firm-for-your-career-and-disability For more on Diversity & Inclusion in the legal profession, head to the Diversity Hub on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Diversity Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

“Sometimes it’s the simplest of stuff that can make the biggest of differences in the delivery of legal services.” In this episode we speak to Peter Wright, solicitor and managing director of boutique law firm Digital Law. We discuss the differences between a boutique and full service law firm, the rise of data law and how Digital Law works with students to change the face of what a lawyer might look like in the future. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out more about Digital Law https://www.digitallawuk.com/ Listen to the Digital Law podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/digital-law/id1522679782 Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this episode we speak to the president of the University of Nottingham Pro Bono Society, Anagha Jadhav, all about pro bono work – including what it is, and why aspiring lawyers should get involved at an early stage of their legal careers. Plus, we talk about time management and the damaging effects of toxic productivity. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Browse our list of pro bono initiatives here: https://www.lawcareers.net/MoreLaw/ProBonoInitiatives Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w *Please note that the University of Nottingham Pro Bono Society will be launching its new project with Amicus, and not Amnesty International as stated in the episode.

In this episode we speak to future trainee Emily Digby about virtual vacation schemes, what it’s like to be a socially mobile candidate entering the legal profession and more generally, diversity and inclusion in law firms. Plus Emily shares her top tips and common mistakes that she sees in law firm applications. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Emily’s LCN Says – Social mobility: six tips for harnessing your strengths in the legal profession: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Social-mobility-six-tips-for-harnessing-your-strengths-in-the-legal-profession STRIVE (mentoring programme for socially mobile candidates): www.striveconsultants.co.uk Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this episode we run through some useful and practical tips for making law firm applications - this will be especially useful for those of you making training contract applications this spring and summer. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register LCN's training contract application master class: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/30062020-How-to-apply-for-a-training-contract-a-four-step-master-class The LawCareers.Net Podcast is sponsored by The University of Law. Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w For more information and advice on becoming a lawyer, head to LawCareers.Net: www.lawcareers.net/

In this special bonus episode of The LawCareers.Net Podcast, we take a look at multinational law firm Osborne Clarke LLP, who took home the award for ‘Best Trainer – National/Large Regional Firm’ at last year’s LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards. We speak to partner Mark Wesker, associate Katy Godwin and graduate recruitment manager Zoe Reid, about what you can expect from a training contract at Osborne Clarke, and why the firm is a fantastic place to train. Find out more about Osborne Clarke with their LCN profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Osborne-Clarke-LLP Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

If you’re making a legal application, you need to demonstrate the key skills needed to be a good lawyer. In this episode, we speak to Simranjeet Kaur Mann about how she put key skills into her applications, and she shares her tips on making successful law firm applications. Plus, we chat about the differences between showing off and being clear, and talking about legal and non-legal work experience in a specific way. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register The LawCareers.Net Podcast is sponsored by The University of Law. Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w Follow Simran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simranjeetkmann/ For more information and advice on becoming a lawyer, head to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/

We’re back talking about commercial awareness! LawCareers.Net’s Bethany Wren and Matthew Broadbent sit down to chat about why commercial awareness is so important, how law firms operate as businesses, how to talk about commercial awareness issues on applications and at interview, and ways to develop your commercial awareness during the pandemic. Find out more about studying at the University of Law: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Visit our commercial awareness hub for more on commercial awareness and how to develop it: https://www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness

Events have gone virtual and there are many things you can be doing to prepare for, make the most of, and follow up on them. We spoke to Matthew Berrick, future trainee at Pinsent Masons LLP and founder of The Legal Line-Up for his advice on approaching virtual interactions. We also chatted to Hannah Wright from Shakespeare Martineau LLP about what she looks for when speaking to students at virtual events. Find virtual events and more information about legal careers on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/ Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Links mentioned by Matthew: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legal-Insider-Matthew-Berrick/dp/B08KFYXJ6X/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-berrick-4210ba49/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-legal-line-up/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaltechloop/

Heard of legal technology but not really sure what it is, or what it means? In this episode, we speak to student and future trainee Bernie Rivard about how legal technology is changing the role of lawyers and the legal profession, and what students need to know. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Resources mentioned: Podcasts: Linkubator Podcast, KIIPSSpeak Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/1sIAfoXSplVeo5TFgFLTx4?si=BoLaRtFKQaCYRTuEBGshZg https://open.spotify.com/show/5n2sHLRxDMw4frpee8YYUu?si=BJ1FYnJJRqKdrXnX_rEs7g Articles: Artificial Lawyer, SCL Student Bytes, The LegalTechnologist Newsletter https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ https://bytes.scl.org/ http://www.legaltechnologist.co.uk/ LinkedIn: O-shaped Lawyer Group, Lorraine Chimbga, Bernie Rivard https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8863379 https://www.linkedin.com/in/raiine http://linkedin.com/in/bernierivard Links: StructureFlow https://www.structureflow.co/

In this episode we speak to Natasha Dutton from GROW Mentoring, looking at why mentoring is so beneficial for aspiring lawyers and how mentoring can help improve diversity and social mobility within the legal profession. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out more about GROW: https://growmentoring.wixsite.com/grow Follow GROW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grow.mentoring/ Advice on virtual networking: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Videos/How-to-NETWORK-ONLINE https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-network-in-lockdown-our-top-tips

This episode looks at what it’s like to be an in-house lawyer. Our guest is Annabel Akintomide who works in-house in the financial services industry. We speak about what working in-house means, the differences between private practice and in-house, and her advice for those who are interested in this career path. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out more about working in-house: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/26112019-In-house-training-contracts-and-careers https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/BlogPost/Kat-C-W/In-house-legal-work-experience Check out BosSeason for tips on personal development: www.instagram.com/bosseason/

In this episode, we speak to Venandah Madanhi – a law graduate and future trainee solicitor who has several interesting experiences under her belt. We spoke about how she’s built her personal brand, what she’s learnt from running a business, how to network on a personal level, and how the makings of a good lawyer have transformed over the years. Are you signed up to LawCareers.Net? You'll receive our LCN Weekly newsletter plus gain access to MyLCN - the perfect place to store your legal career research! Register here: Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Follow Venandah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venandah-madanhi-frsa-b40039115/ Check out Talk About: https://talk-about.org.uk/ Training contract deadlines: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/TrainingContractDeadlines Coronavirus information for students: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/CoronavirusInformationForStudents

In this episode we speak to Rachel Lawrence, trainee solicitor at Dentons about her journey to becoming a trainee, what her life and work is like – especially during this unusual time of coronavirus – and what she wishes she had known before she started. Sign up to LCN: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Coronavirus information for students page: www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Coro…tionForStudents Video interview dos and don’ts: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Videos/VIDEO-INTERVIEW-dos-and-donts A guide to online pupillage interviews: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/12052020-A-guide-to-online-pupillage-interviews How to network during lockdown: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-network-in-lockdown-our-top-tips Are law firms still recruiting trainees despite coronavirus? https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Oracle/05052020-Are-law-firms-still-recruiting-trainees-despite-coronavirus

In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive at legal mental health charity LawCare about how aspiring and junior lawyers can protect their mental health, and what resources there are in the legal community for those who are struggling. We also run through our tips for looking after your mental health and wellbeing during lockdown. Find out more about LawCare: https://www.lawcare.org.uk/ Coronavirus information for students page: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/CoronavirusInformationForStudents Podcasts all law students should listen to: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-10-podcasts-all-law-students-should-listen-to What is work-life balance like in the legal profession? https://youtu.be/2qnZdp2RMqE Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for aspiring lawyers, but many students are unsure of how best to utilise the platform. We spoke to Harry Clark, future trainee at Baker McKenzie, who shares his experiences and tips of using LinkedIn - including how to set up a profile, what to post, and the right way to engage with legal professionals. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register You can find Harry here: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryclarklaw/ Twitter - @harryclarklaw Instagram - @harryclarklaw For more on making the most of LinkedIn, read: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-make-the-most-of-LinkedIn-as-a-law-student And don't forget to follow LawCareers.Net on LinkedIn too: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawcareers-net/

It's a bonus mini episode! We spoke to Victoria Cromwell at BARBRI about their SQE preparation courses and how students can choose between the different courses that will be available. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Find out about BARBRI's SQE provision here: http://www.barbri-international.com/sqe For everything we know about the SQE so far, head here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/03122019-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-everything-we-know-so-far

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is the new system of exams that all solicitors will need to pass in order to qualify from 2021. In this episode we speak to Professor Paula Moffatt from Nottingham Law School all about the SQE, including how exactly it will work, what it means for law and non-law students and what postgraduate courses will be available for aspiring solicitors. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register For more on the SQE, read our Feature on everything we know so far: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/03122019-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-everything-we-know-so-far

Researching a law firm before applying is a vital part of the application process. In this episode, we run through why research is so important, plus look at the places you should be going to truly understand who the firm is, and what they do. There's also tips from graduate recruiters at firms including RPC, Osborne Clarke and Baker McKenzie. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Head to LawCareers.Net for more information about networking and how to become a lawyer: www.lawcareers.net/ Here's my article on how Twitter can boost your legal career: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-Twitter-can-boost-your-law-career And how to make the most of LinkedIn as a law student: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-make-the-most-of-LinkedIn-as-a-law-student

This episode is all about that vital skill for aspiring and practising lawyers: networking! We explain why networking is so important, share some tips about how to approach a networking event, and speak to trainee solicitors Alex Lima and Ayaz Saboor about their networking experiences and advice. Head to LawCareers.Net for more information about networking and how to become a lawyer: https://www.lawcareers.net/ Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

LawCareersNetLIVE are our one-day student careers conferences taking place at in Manchester on 29 November, London on 6 December and Bristol on 10 December. Applications close on 30 October! In this episode we explain what LawCareersNetLIVE is, and why you should apply to attend. Plus we speak to two aspiring lawyers and delegates at last year's LawCareersNetLIVE to hear how they found the day and why they would recommend it. Find out more and apply at https://live.lawcareers.net/ Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

In this episode we speak to our colleagues at Lexology to explain how using the legal content hub can help aspiring lawyers to boost their commercial awareness and understand what their favourite firms are writing about. Lexology aggregates articles from over 900 law firms and enables students to see which legal and commercial topics are trending, and how lawyers present themselves to their clients. It's a vital resource for those pursuing a career in law. You can sign up for the bespoke LawCareers.Net Newsstand - powered by Lexology here: https://www.lexology.com/account/register.aspx?s=LCN%20Newsstand And don't forget that our commercial awareness hub is a great place to visit when thinking about this vital skill: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/commercial-awareness Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

This episode is all about becoming a lawyer from a non-law background. Many thanks to this episode's sponsor - Shoosmiths. Hear from Shoosmiths' graduate recruitment manager Samantha Hope, trainee Gabs Rodriguez-Clearly and associate Aleks Bosch about their experiences of applying to firms and training with a non-law degree. There's also tips and advice of where to start for current non-law students. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Visit the non-law zone on LawCareers.Net for more information: https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/Non-Law-Degree-Students The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law: https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/Beginners-Guide-Career-Law Information on the SQE: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/the-solicitors-qualifying-examination Find out about Shoosmiths' graduate recruitment programme: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Shoosmiths

Find out how to ace your training contract application as we run through what law firm recruiters want to see on the application form, how to answer crucial questions, and the dos and don'ts of applications. For our comprehensive list of training contract deadlines, look here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/TrainingContractDeadlines Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

We sat down with BPTC student Blessing to find out more about the process of becoming a Barrister. She explained about the BPTC, how to get pupillage, what skills you should develop as an undergraduate, and more. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Follow Blessing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blessingmukosha Find out more about becoming a Barrister on LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers

This episode is all about commercial awareness. We explain what exactly commercial awareness is, and how to demonstrate it in applications, as well as offering a case study of an issue that you can analyse in a commercial way. For more information on being commercially aware, take a look at our commercial awareness page: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/commercial-awareness You can sign up to receive the LCN Weekly newsletter here: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/LCNWeekly

In this episode we give you lots of tips of things to do in the first year of your law degree in order to launch your career. We spoke to Jane Wood, Course Leader and Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, Maaya Sachdev, President of Warwick Law Society and Charis McGowan, Emerging Talent Coordinator at DWF. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register Don't forget to take a look at our dedicated hub for first-year law students here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/First-Year-Law-Students as well as The Beginner's Guide to a Career in Law: https://www.lawcareers.net/Starting-Out/Beginners-Guide-Career-Law

This episode runs through the basics of crafting an excellent vacation scheme or training contract application, and discusses why LawCareersNetLIVE is a must-attend event for those looking to make law firm applications this year. For more information on LawCareersNetLIVE, and to apply, visit https://live.lawcareers.net/ Sinead's LCN Says about making a LawCareersNetLIVE application: https://www.lawcareers.net/Information/LCNSays/Five-top-tips-for-flawless-LawCareersNetLIVE-and-training-contract-applications Application master class: https://www.lawcareers.net/Information/Features/03072018-Here-is-our-training-contract-application-master-class Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register

The first episode of The LawCareers.Net Podcast covers everything you need to know about law fairs, including how to prepare in advance, good questions to ask yourself and recruiters, and some top tips for the day. Featuring interviews with LCN's Josh Richman and Matthew Broadbent, as well as Graduate Recruitment Manager Samantha Hope from Shoosmiths, and future trainee at the firm Louise Mooney. For more information on anything mentioned in the podcast, visit https://www.lawcareers.net/. Sign up to LawCareers.Net: https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register