Over a decade ago, internships/placements where simply a means for students to experience the type of work as well as responsibilities that would typically be entailed within a particular role/industry and then, self-assess how well they were suited to it.
Nowadays, with experience highly…
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Law Students: How to Get the Best Out of a Mentoring Programme
As a law student, you need all the help you can get. This means as much in terms of contacts and opportunities as…
The Top 5 US Laws Schools of 2018
Which are the top law schools in the US? In this short video we take a look at the current top 5 US law schools,…
Today’s global legal landscape is one that affords attorneys enormous opportunity early in their careers. Meaningful work, career growth, international casework, and financial stability are well within reach for committed associates. But with any opportunities comes challenges. As part of this…
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730 Students Get to Experience Life as a Barrister
The Bar Council’s flagship social mobility initiative, Bar Placement Week, will this week mark 10 years of giving…
Too Many Law Students Not Enough Jobs: How to Stand Out
From the very real statistics to the overall atmosphere in the legal sector, below Lawyer Monthly hears from…
It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself (murder, GBH and theft anyone?) can all impact on students’ experience of law school. Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member…
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How Does the ‘Barrister, Expert Witness & Solicitor’ Triangle Function?
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor…
The All-in-1 Accountant & Lawyer: Is Multi-Disciplinary Practice the Future?
The working relationship between accountants and lawyers is a close one. The two can often be seen working together…
