We know what you did last summer

If you need to get up-to-speed then take a look at this week’s bulletin in which we feature an article on funding options and a whistle-stop look at some of the big corporate deals of the summer.

We also look at law firm presentations in our survival guide, personal injury in our practice area focus, provide an insight into pupillage from Monckton Chambers’ pupil (now tenant) Elizabeth Kelsey, and a blogging defence of unpaid internships from Richard Wood, barrister at 9 King’s Bench Walk.

In News, London Metropolitan University has turned to Brick Court Chambers in its fight against the UK Border Agency’s decision to revoke its licence to sponsor international students, and Weil Gotshal has kept 69 per cent of its NQs.

Show them the money

Embarking on a legal career can be expensive - what are the different funding options for students to consider.

Sun city

While some of you may have been enjoying a long summer break an army of lawyers were working on these big deals. Take a look at the details here.

Survival Guide - Law Firm Presentations

With training contract interviews and summer vacation schemes all done and dusted, law firms are, once again, on the hunt for fresh new blood. Recruiters are looking to hire the strongest applicants, who are hungry for the opportunities they are offering.

In defence of unpaid internships

Richard Wood, barrister at 9 King’s Bench Walk, provides a riposte to criticism of unpaid internships.

Practice area focus - Personal injury

The work of a personal injury lawyer may not involve the commercial glamour of the life of the big boys of the City but it can make a genuine difference to the quality of life of individuals who, without representation, could be left without any means of redress.

60-second interview

Monckton Chambers’ most recent tenant Elizabeth Kelsey warns students against pigeon-holing themselves too early.

Ask Lawyer2B:Paralegal roles - just LLB or also LPC?
Do I need the LPC to get a paralegal role?

I have just finished my LLB, but I haven’t managed to get a training contract. I plan to spend the next year looking for paralegal positions whilst continuing to apply for TCs. I can’t really afford to self fund the LPC and hopefully paralegal work will make my applications stronger. However, while many people say firms prefer LLB graduates, many of the paralegal ads I have seen ask for the LPC? What do you think? (1 response)