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Becoming a Barrister: Beginning Pupillage with Ahmed

6th December 2018
This week Lawyer Monthly benefits from a personal glimpse into the life of an upcoming barrister, as Ahmed Osman at One Pump Court discusses the challenges and nerves upon starting pupillage at One Pump Court.
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Graduate Diploma in Law: The fast-track alternative to studying law at university

30th November 2018
Since its introduction in 1977 the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) has become an extremely popular entry route into law. The fast-track alternative offers students the opportunity to study another subject they are passionate about, without compromising their goal of becoming a solicitor or barrister. It's often looked upon favourably by employers, as studying the […]
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Life After Law: Four Steps to Getting Retirement Ready

30th November 2018
Legal professionals are renowned for working hard and often have a healthy remuneration package to match too. But making sure that this income is maximised, and enough is set aside for retirement, is critical to achieving the lifestyle you want once you leave the profession. Here are four keys steps that will help you get […]
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7 Key Tech Skills for Law Students

29th November 2018
As your skills and experience evolves, you’re going to have to keep up with the world of technology and innovation. Whether it’s getting to grips with AI or even the most basic IT skills, it’s super important to pay attention to moving trends and keep up with the increasingly changing legal world.
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5 Top Tips for Writing Law School Essays

8th November 2018
Essay writing is hard as it is; now you’re in law school and it seems almost impossible to get it done. Continuing on with Lawyer Monthly’s Law School & Career features, Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, provides Lawyer Monthly with the her top tips […]
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Justice Week: Raising Awareness of Justice and the Rule of Law

25th October 2018
National Pro Bono Week started in 2001 to recognise the pro bono contribution made by the legal profession. Building on its success, an exciting new initiative launches on 29 October: Justice Week sponsored by the Law Society, the Bar Council and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). It unites the legal profession to raise […]
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Where Do Low-Skilled Workers Fit Post Brexit?

17th October 2018
Free movement of EU workers has been the cornerstone of UK-EU relations for many years. Below Lawyer Monthly hears from Rahul Batra at Hudson McKenzie on the potential future of low skilled worker in a post-Brexit world. Several hundred thousand low-skilled workers from EU countries are employed each year in jobs predominantly in cleaning, hospitality […]
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5 Ways You Can Make a Top First Impression at Your Law Interview

9th October 2018
We all get nervous at an interview. Whether it’s meeting your other half’s parents, going for a new job, or trying to close an important business deal, getting off on the right foot is crucial. For a law interview, the pressure often feels insurmountable. Did you know that, on average, you have just seven seconds […]
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How Many Interviewers Ask Illegal Questions?

4th October 2018
An alarming 85% of interviewers have admitted asking off limits questions during the interview process, new research by UK science and technology recruitment specialists, Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) has revealed. The research also unveiled confusion among hiring managers over what can and cannot be asked, with nearly half (47%) saying they have never had official […]
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What, Why, How? Is Critical Thinking Important in a Law Degree?

4th October 2018
As a law student you may well have had feedback on assignments asking you to “explain your reasoning”, “add in more analysis and evaluation” or even “be more critical”. What this means is that your marker is looking for you to demonstrate more critical thinking skills. So, what is critical thinking and how does it […]
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