Category: Advice
How to overcome disappointing first year law school grades
Oxford law postgrad and Legal Cheek writer Sophie Dillon offers up her top tips
‘What should I be doing as a new associate?’
NQ seeks advice
‘How did everyone find the SQE?’
One solicitor hopeful says they feel 'pretty deflated'
‘Is it common for law firms to deduct the cost of your practising certificate from your final pay cheque?’
Departing associate questions deduction
‘What’s everyone’s home-working policy? I’m basically back five days in the office’
Is WFH over? questions associate
‘Should I mention my TC offers in pupillage applications?’
Former aspiring solicitor now seeks career at the bar
Law student: ‘How can I stay focused over Christmas?’
Revision and assignments
‘Should I apply for pupillage in London or the regions?’
Budding barrister needs help
‘My supervisor isn’t giving me work’
Trainee needs help
Trainee: ‘What are your top tips for remaining healthy while busy at work?’
Rookie solicitor needs advice
‘I’m about to start my training contract – any advice?’
Keen to make good impression
‘Non-Russell university with BBBC at A Level — which firms should I apply to?’
Primary goal to make money
10 top tips for law student freshers
Oxford grad Rhys Duncan gives guidance to new would-be lawyers
Which practice areas offer the best work-life balance?
Readers' insights required
‘I’ve had to re-sit exams, can I still get a training contract?’
LPC graduate seeks help
‘Should I tell my boss I’m taking holiday for a vac scheme?’
One budding commercial solicitor seeks a safe route away from financial career
5 tips to secure a City TC
Future trainee Anuja Venkataramani offers advice to lawyer hopefuls
Will training in-house hold me back from private practice?
An aspiring lawyer questions qualifying at legal tech boutique
A-Level results day: 6 tips if you’re heading to law school
Our best advice for a smooth transition to uni life