The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Blog
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Why I think every lawyer should learn a language
There are over 7,000 languages spoken across the globe. Why, in an industry with communication and collaboration at its core, would you only want to speak one, asks Katie O’Brien, …
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No Russell Group? No problem.
Ben Follows, law student at the University of Leicester, challenges the rhetoric that the prestige of attending a Russell Group University trumps all else when it comes to job applications. …
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The most diverse and inclusive law firms
February is LGBT History month. So, in this week’s blog we look at the firms that topped the Future Lawyers diversity and inclusion charts this year. Each year we ask …
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What is a solicitor apprenticeship?
A solicitor apprenticeship is usually a six-year programme comprising a combination of on-the-job training and studying, at the end of which you will qualify as a solicitor. The idea behind …
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What is the SQE and what does it entail?
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was introduced in September 2021 to replace the old legal education system of undertaking the GDL and LPC. The SQE is split into two parts: …
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How to research barristers’ chambers
The Pupillage Gateway is already open for browsing, and from 5 January, prospective barristers will be able to start submitting applications for pupillage. Competition for pupillage is fierce, so it’s …
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What makes a good vacation scheme application?
Vacation schemes are a great way to get first-hand experience of working in a law firm. Even better, if you perform well and impress your colleagues, you’ve got a very good …
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What is an international secondment?
An international secondment is a period of time spent abroad, usually working in an overseas office of a law firm. International secondments can be undertaken during your training contract or …
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What factors should I consider when choosing a law firm?
Despite having the common goal of qualifying as a solicitor, everyone will have slightly different priorities when choosing where to do their training contract. Â Whether your aim is to …
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How much does a barrister earn?
Barristers are self-employed and are paid by their clients (usually law firms) for each case that they work on.  The exception to this is pupils, who are paid a ‘pupillage award’ …
