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One of the greatest challenges faced by any trainee is the shift from being a university ‘lad/ette’ to consummate professional. One of the best ways to embark on the path towards a professional persona is to avoid writing blogs. More »
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Having the right international network in place can make the difference between a good law firm and a great one. We look at the pros and cons of using best-friend agreements as opposed to launching overseas offices.
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Commercial law firms come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from two-partner niche players to those with hundreds of partners based in offices all around the world. More »
The Inns are the professional associations to one of which every barrister must belong. Aspiring barristers must also join an Inn before embarking on the BVC. More »
Name: Laura Battley
Firm: Slaughter and May
Title: Trainee Solicitor
University:
Essex
"The legal world is very competitive and I would therefore suggest that everyone who wants to pursue a career in law should study hard." More »
Name: Kushal Ghandhi
Firm: CMS Cameron McKenna
Title: Trainee Solicitor
University:
Durham
"It's important to appreciate the legal profession is service-orientated and that a commercial law firm is a business and not a charity." More »
Name: Sally Jones
Firm: Berwin Leighton Paisner
Title: Trainee Solicitor
University: Nottingham
"Students often take a scatter gun approach to applying for training contracts but focused applications to firms you've researched are more likely to be successful." More »
Name: Harriet Jones-Fenleigh
Chambers: Fountain Court
Title: Pupil
University:
Cambridge
"I think there are few careers where those at the most junior end enjoy as much responsibility and variety as the bar. There's no question of being stuck doing the photocopying or making the tea." More »
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