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How can you increase your chances of securing a training contract
How can you increase your chances of securing a training contract? Final seater trainee Aziz Deen, shares some top tips for attaining a training contract.
26 July 2019Your background is an asset - make the most of it
Aspiring BAME students should play to their strengths to stand out from the crowd, say Rabina Ahmed & Dr Tunde Okewale
21 May 2019Overcoming the barriers: practical tips for BAME students pursuing a career in law
We hosted our second BAME student legal conference at our London office in March, welcoming some of the UK's leading BAME lawyers to share their experiences and advice with students considering a legal career.
02 April 2019Reflections from a trainee
I remember being sat in a lecture theatre feeling pitted against my peers for what we all imagined...
17 December 2018An interview with a Manchester trainee
What is your current role, and which office do you work in? I am currently a trainee...
04 December 2018Trainee tips - the vacation scheme
Writing applications for training contracts can be a really daunting process. How should you pitch your writing? What...
19 November 2018Trainee tips - applying for a training contract
When I was looking for firms to apply to it was really important to find one that allowed me to put my best self forward.
06 November 2018Trainee tips - how to choose the right firm to train with
Choosing the right law firm to train with can set the tone for your whole career. Future TLT trainee Sonabella has some advice for making that important decision.
22 October 2018No law degree? No problem
Thinking of a career in law but don't have a law degree? Don't panic! There are many routes into law and every route offers something different to the qualified lawyer.
08 October 2018Running gave me belief in myself
Solicitor Emma Fox on how running has given her self belief in her ability to overcome challenges.
03 October 2018Never too late to be a lawyer
It's never too late to be a lawyer. Even if you switch and start with two small children! Everything you have done up to the point you decide to study law will help you.
27 September 2018