This past year was gruelling (to say the least) and demanded a lot of flexibility and adaptability. Not only did I have to adjust to learning an entirely new discipline, but I also had to do it all in one year! A law conversion course is certainly not for the faint of heart, but I can't say it wasn't worth it.

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? 

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

One of the most fundamental questions you must address when considering a career in law is whether to become a solicitor or barrister. To put it simply, barristers appear in court, while solicitors work in law firms.

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.

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.

The firm was really open and transparent throughout the process, and notified us of the outcome very quickly.

The panel of trainees provide insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like

In this masterclass, sponsored by Travers Smith, White & Case and Weil Gotshal & Manges discusses what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds.

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.

The firm is really sociable and there are a lot of opportunities to speak to NQs and second-seat trainees about their experiences, and get tips on how to be a good trainee in your seat.

They really listen and take into account your own wishes, strengths and qualities as a trainee, and have a vision for you at the firm that tends to wholly match your own.

Networking is a vital skill for aspiring lawyers and there are many things you can do before and after a networking encounter to really make the most of the experience. Here is LawCareers.Net's guide to networking.

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to work in Intellectual Property (IP).

In this masterclass, we cover what it’s really like to work at regional, city and US firms and the benefits, what the differences are in training and offer practical advice for those of you making applications.

Gemma Baker, head of the careers service at Kaplan Law School, gives LC.N her advice on the tough reality of competing for a training contract.

This webinar discusses what it's really like to work at a firm in Scotland, including the benefits.

The process was very open and friendly and the message was clear about what the firm was looking for. They really do look for a good fit, rather than just churning through candidates.