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Five minutes with... Erin Hitchens, barrister at XXIV Old Buildings
Erin Hitchens, a barrister specialising in commercial chancery law, shares her thoughts on how to impress pupillage committees in applications and interviews.
Over £6 million of funding up for grabs: how to win yourself a scholarship with an Inn of Court
Can't choose which of the four Inns of Court to join? This information on the scholarships and bursaries they offer to would-be barristers will help make up your mind.
What to do now you’ve completed your LPC – advice from the University of Law
The qualifying process for becoming a solicitor has changed. Read on to discover your next steps if you have completed the ‘old-style’ legal practice course qualification, with advice from an associate professor at the University of Law.
Spotlight on patent attorneys: how to get a graduate job
Competition for trainee patent attorney jobs is tough. Peter Silcock, a partner at J A Kemp, describes the qualifications and skills you’ll need to impress patent attorney firms and what you can expect from the application and interview process.
What is family law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Family lawyers have to be confidants, investigators, litigators, negotiators and drafting experts, explains Nathaniel Groarke – a partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP.
What is criminal law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Strong advocacy, listening and communication skills are essential to work in criminal law.
How to become a lawyer in the UK
How do you become a lawyer? And what is the difference between a solicitor, barrister and lawyer? Get familiar with the qualifying process here.
What is banking and finance law? A guide for aspiring solicitors
Banking and finance lawyers usually act for either the lender or the borrower and there’s the potential to work on high stakes, international deals.
What is public law? A guide for aspiring barrister pupils
Public law cases will likely be under the media spotlight – you’ll need a degree of creativity as well as legal skills to succeed.
How to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland
Darren Kerr, outreach and engagement manager at the Law Society of Scotland, describes how to get a traineeship and become a solicitor (and then how to go on to qualify as an advocate, if you choose to).
Getting legal work experience: advice for first years
Fact: recruitment for aspiring solicitors begins earlier than other professions so it pays to be organised about legal work experience from the start of your degree.
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What is (and how do I get) a training contract or qualifying work experience?
Discover all you need to know about getting the work-based element of qualifying as a solicitor – known as a law training contract or qualifying work experience.
