The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Blog
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Alternative Careers in Law: Interview with Ben Julius, senior consultant at Eximius Law
In the latest instalment of our Alternative Careers in Law series, The Lex 100 speaks to Ben Julius, senior consultant at Eximius Law, a London-based legal recruitment specialist. Here, Ben explains …
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Junior Barristers: Shaping the Future of the Bar
Whilst touring law fairs this season, The Lex 100 team noted that many students expressed an interest in becoming barristers rather than solicitors or were keeping an open mind as …
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Making the law fair count in applications
You’ve survived #lawfairwarfare – what next? Whatever you took away from the law fair, be it a full deck of business cards, a positive impression of a firm or a …
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Future Law
The legal industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. How will the profession look when you qualify, and more importantly, which practice areas will be in demand? Kate Durcan …
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Success at the Law Fair Checklist
Harri Davies is a former trainee solicitor. Here he shares his essential checklist on ensuring success at law fairs. Preparation The purpose of the law fair for you: retrieve information …
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Clyde & Co Bright Futures Programme
With competition for training contracts as fierce as ever, it’s never too early for students to start engaging with law firms. Whilst first-year open days and insight evenings are two-a-penny, …
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5 top tips for trainee solicitors
After years of studying and countless applications, you’ve finally secured a coveted training contract. Before you qualify as a solicitor, however, there’s a final two-year period of self-development ahead of …
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So, you’re a first-seat trainee?
You’ve made it! You’ve sat (and passed) an infinite number of exams, endured the stress of interviews and assessment days and secured a training contract. And now your first day …
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Going Places
The lure of secondment overseas is a carrot dangled by many international law firms to entice the most talented trainees to their firm. But is a seat abroad merely a …
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The Lex 100 Regional View: Southern Draw
Having covered more miles than a general election canvasser, Lex completes its review of the regions in the South of England (excluding London), where trainees enjoy a healthy work-life balance …
