With leading lawyers from Osborne Clarke LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, Travers Smith LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP taking part in the discussion, we look at what it’s really like to work in private equity and investment funds.

In this LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Jones Day, Macfarlanes LLP, Travers Smith LLP and TLT LLP, we discuss what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services. Hear from our panel of expert lawyers on what it actually means to work in the practice area.

This masterclass, sponsored by Clyde & Co LLP and Macfarlanes LLP, shows you what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services.

We asked Jon Worrell, our business development director, to share his knowledge and real-world experience on the changing legal landscape with the introduction of the SQE! Think you have what it takes to practice law? Start your legal career with or without a law degree with BARBRI SQE Prep.

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.

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to be an insurance lawyer. We look at the huge range of work insurance covers, consider the type of clients insurance lawyers work with and lift the lid on how they collaborate. Insurance work offers exciting technical challenges and opportunities to work in contentious, transactional or regulatory environments across a multitude of sectors.

We are building a world-class team with the very best and brightest minds. Our suite of resources are not only created to reach future lawyers spanning the globe, they are designed to prepare, inform and empower you for the realities of a career as a lawyer and for the commitment required to thrive. They are built to help you explore and decide whether a career with Clifford Chance is right for you. 

The clinic provides students with a unique learning experience by working with ‘live’ clients who have real problems or issues.

We were given real work in a structured way, with clear expectations and directions to resources. I was taken aback by the level of involvement and commitment of partners in the process, who took hours out of their day to get to know us at social events and training sessions. This reassured us that the business was taking us seriously and our time was being well spent in choosing this vacation scheme.

This webinar, sponsored by Travers Smith and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, discussed what it’s really like to work in tax law.

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.

Commercial awareness is generally one of the most feared aspects of an interview process. However, this tends to be more because applicants don’t really understand what is meant by commercial awareness, which can make it very difficult to prepare.

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 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.

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 could become even more popular with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and qualifying work experience.

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.

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