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Find out about our Pro Bono opportunities from alumnus Sergii Kupriienko
Sergii Kupriienko, an alumnus of The University of Law, studied for his LPC at our Guildford centre graduating in 2015. Whilst there he took full advantage of the careers and employability service we offer... |
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Winning words: An interview with Kizzie Fenner
LPC student and aspiring commercial lawyer, Kizzie Fenner won five awards at The University of Law Guildford’s 2016 prize-giving, where top students were commended for their excellent scores and achievements. |
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Amber Melville-Brown, Alumna, Media Lawyer
Amber Melville-Brown studied at the College of Law in London and now runs the media and reputation team at international law firm, Withers.
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ULaw hosts trailblazing diversity lecture and prizegiving ceremony
Leading diversity campaigners were joined by around 100 Black and Ethnic Minority (BAME) young people last week at the Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Annual Lecture, hosted by ULaw last Saturday (15 October).
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Stowe Family Law LLP
ULaw alumni fill law firms across the country, but sometimes we find a whole pack working in one place.
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Just the facts, ma’am
In our last post we explored whether art really does imitate legal life. But while many legal-themed films give reality a wide berth, these six keep it real...
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Legal Drama: Fact or Fiction?
The world of law has long inspired books, films, and TV dramas. But how much does art really imitate life... |
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ULaw celebrates with BPTC Awards
Moods were high in Bloomsbury last week, as The University of Law’s BPTC graduating class of 2016 gathered for their Prize Giving and Pupillage ceremony.
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Anti-social media: Embracing the opportunities & avoiding pitfalls
High-profile cases have highlighted the risks inherent in social media for aspiring lawyers, but a well-reasoned online presence can still pay dividends.
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Interview Skills Masterclass
It’s probably fair to say that there has never been a time when it was easy to secure a dream job in the law. But while competition for the most sought-after roles is as intense now as it ever has been...
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Alumni Interview: Jane Gray, Solicitor for Stowe Family Law LLP
Jane Gray heads up the wills, tax trusts and probate team at the country’s largest family law specialists, Stowe Family Law LLP.
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Getting through Clearing with ULaw
With the countdown on for A-level results day, Our Clearing team are standing-by. We understand that this can be a stressful and daunting time so we’ve put together 5 top tips...
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What makes an application stand out?
As the training contract application deadline looms, we ask recruiters at some of the biggest firms in the land for advice on how to make your application stand out...
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Staff Snapshot: Laura McGarry - Tutor, Manchester
Laura McGarry is a tutor at ULaw Manchester. A former litigator with a long held ambition to teach she now relishes passing on the practical skills she’s acquired to help ULaw students succeed in practice...
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FLN monthly round-up - May 2016
We know how busy you all are, so every month we put together a round-up of our highlights of the legal news...
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Student Snapshot: Illana Adams-Bell, LLB Student, Birmingham
Studying the 3 year LLB course at The University of Law Birmingham centre, Illana has been driven by her ambition to make a difference in society...
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The internet: legal agony aunt extraordinaire
Increasingly, people are turning to the internet for answers to some of their thorniest legal issues. From poison pen letters to online porn, asking the legal hive mind has democratised access to lawyers...
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FLN monthly round-up - April 2016
There certainly hasn’t been any legal let-up as April snatched the events baton from March – and sprinted with it to a showy finish...
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Graduate Star Victoria Steele
ULaw’s graduation ceremony at Central Hall, Westminster on the 16th April 2016 had all the usual ingredients – inspiring speakers, proud families, plenty of selfies…
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Graduate Star Charles Reed
ULaw’s graduation ceremony at Central Hall, Westminster on the 16th April 2016 was a special occasion, marking the end of legal studies for many... |
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London Marathon
The countdown to the London Marathon has started, and those taking part are nearly at the end of their goal – and at the start of a very, very long run... |
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Viewpoint by Andrea Nollent
The legal press has covered the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals for a new centralised assessment...
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Wisdom for lawyers from the US frontrunners
The US elections are a constant source of headline fodder,with political players Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders often stirringup the media with their statements... |
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Revision Tips
It’s that time of year again when revising for exams takes over, and the focus becomes packing your brain with facts. So what is the best way to revise...
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FLN monthly roundup - March 2016
If you thought the law world might have a quiet March, you’d be wrong. Apple, Sir Elton John and even Star Trek made it into the legal headlines – grabbing attention and...
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On his A-game: ULaw student wins work placement at top law firm
We’re very proud to announce that Birmingham student, George Croft, has won £2,000 and a work placement at top law firm Simpson Millar...
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Life hacks: legally fit
The clocks go forward this weekend, and spring is a great time to shed those winter pounds... |
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International Day of Happiness 20 March (if you’re happy and you know it, be a lawyer)
Job satisfaction is one of the most important career drivers for future lawyers and barristers...
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International Women's Day
Traditionally, law has been seen as a very male realm, but for decades, women have been making their mark in the legal world...
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Student Snapshot: Robert Newton, GDL Student, Bristol- Law First Scholarship
ULaw’s scholarship scheme made all the difference to Robert Newton, former police officer. Here he talks about the reasons behind his career change and... |
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FLN monthly roundup - February 2016
February has kept pace with the year’s fast start, with international events technological wrangles and Hollywood disputes making legal issues front page news...
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And the award goes to…the entertainment lawyer
It’s that time of the year again when the film industry celebrates excellence, with the 88th Academy Awards. But the entertainment business is notoriously contentious...
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ULaw student moots way to victory
ULaw GDL student Otis Graham, has won the first annual Bristol PSU Mooting competition. Competing against representatives from the University of Bristol...
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It’s Valentine’s Day: should I date a lawyer?
We all know that lawyers have singular qualities that can mark them out as great romantic partners. But they maybe not be for everyone...
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Chinese New Year 2016
Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the Monkey and it is said that people born in this sign are smart, quick-witted, and enthusiastic... |
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FLN monthly roundup - January 2016
January was an action-packed month in the legal world – with plenty of excitement to kick-off 2016. In case you missed it, here’s your essential reading... |
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Alumni Profiles: Nastassia Burton, Partner at Stowe Family Law LLP
ULaw alumna Nastassia Burton took her LPC at ULaw Chester. She’s now managing partner at the UK’s largest specialist family law firm... |
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Colin Ettinger, Visiting Professor ULaw, Head of Personal Injury Irwin Mitchell London
ULaw’s Visiting Professor Colin Ettinger, Head of Personal Injury at Irwin Mitchell’s London office, believes law students who understand technology have a real advantage...
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FLN monthly roundup - December 2015
December was anything but quiet in the world of law – so, in case your festive celebrations made you miss it all, here’s a cheat sheet with 10 pieces of essential reading for January...
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The ULaw Christmas Crib Sheet (pun intended)
Many of you will be entering the competitive world of quizzes and trivia games over Michaelmas holiday. So, here’s a little Q&A warm-up to help you ace those Christmas competitions...
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Graduate Star: Melissa King
ULaw graduate star, Melissa King, took the 2-year accelerated law degree at the London Bloomsbury centre. She received three training contract offers... |
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Hannah Clifford, 2015 Graduate Star
Hannah Clifford graduated last week having achieved a First in her LLB, which she studied at ULaw in Birmingham. Currently studying for her LPC, she gives some invaluable advice...
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Profile: Beatrice Mtetwa, Recipient of ULaw Honorary Doctorate 2015
Beatrice Mtetwa has been called one of the bravest lawyers in Africa and is internationally recognised for her courage in championing human rights and free speech in Zimbabwe...
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Graduate Star: David Reader
Amongst the group of LLB and LLM students who graduated this weekend was the recipient of the highest LLB mark in the UK...
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Student Snapshot: William Quamina - GDL student, ULaw Manchester
William Quamina took his law conversion course (GDL) at ULaw Manchester. Opting for the 9-month course he tells other...
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How law students can improve their employability
ULaw Director of Employability John Watkins believes students overestimate some of their soft-skills...
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Alumni Profile: Solomon Wifa, Partner Willkie Farr & Gallagher
ULaw alumnus Solomon Wifa can lay claim to helping get a man off death row in Jamaica as well as becoming the youngest-ever... |
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Staff Snapshot: Matthew Tomlinson - Lecturer, ULaw Manchester
Matthew Tomlinson knows the University well having taken his GDL and LPC at the Chester centre. He now uses his corporate...
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Student Snapshot: Emily McKinnell - LPC student, Guildford
Emily McKinnell took the 10 month LPC as well as her GDL at ULaw Guildford. She has successfully secured a training contract... |
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Student Snapshot: Robert Jeffrey - LLM LPC student, ULaw Bristol
Robert Jeffery took both his GDL and an LLM LPC at ULaw. He was successful in securing a Training Contract at a solicitors firm in Bristol...
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Staff Snapshot: Alex Morrice - Senior Tutor, Bristol
Alex Morrice trained and worked as a Commercial Property solicitor. She now brings her passion for law and teaching to ULaw in Bristol... |
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What to do in your first month at law school
With the first day of school looming, we thought we would share these handy tips for those about to embark on their legal studies... |
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Alumni Profiles: Christina Georgiou - studied the LPC at The University of Law Birmingham
Read Christina Georgiou's tips and advice as she starts her Training Contract with Squire Patton Boggs this month...
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Alumni Profile: Nick Connor - Managing Director, Volvo UK
University of Law alumnus Nick Connor shares his experiences and offers top tips for graduating students... |
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Staff Snapshot: Ben Ferris, Senior Tutor, Guildford
We caught up with the first time dad to find out a little about how his journey from legal practice to training the legal stars of the future...
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Student Snapshot: Amanda Isabella Cheng, LLB (Hons) ULaw Bloomsbury
Hailing from Hong Kong, this multi-lingual International Law undergraduate is determined to use her degree to make a difference...
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Alumni Interview: Steve Shaw, Head of Communication for Technology, Safety & Legal BP plc
Here he shares how a qualification in law has helped him and gives some advice to law students just starting out...
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Are the good times back in corporate law?
FLN investigates what the recent wave of City law firm pay rises might mean... |
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Student Q&A: Saliha Rashid
Blind since birth and a survivor of honour-based abuse, ULaw student, Saliha Rashid shares her inspirational story with FLN... |
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This much I know: Nicki Rundle, trainee solicitor, Ivy Legal Limited
What do ULaw alumni do after graduating? We've been finding out... |
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This much I know: Ben Ruggles, UK legal counsel, Anheuser-Busch Inbev
ULaw alumnus Ben Ruggles shares his experience as a law student and gives sound advice for students applying for their first job in law...
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What role will social media play in the future of law?
We hear from Jacqui Kempton, associate professor of family and divorce law, on a recent court ruling and its implications...
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This much I know: Giles Davy, associate solicitor at Bristows LLP
University of Law alumnus Giles Davy chats to us about his experience as an LPC student and shares top tips for graduates and trainee solicitors... |
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Alumni Interview: Miranda Brawn Esq
University of Law alumna Miranda Brawn talks diversity challenges and how a law qualification helped her achieve her childhood ambition... |
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Alumni Profile: Shanika Varga
University of Law alumna Shanika Varga shares top tips and sound advice for a successful career in law...
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Why 2015 is shaping up to be a good year for law graduates
FLN takes a look at the latest retention rates for trainee lawyers and other factors pointing to a good year for law graduates...
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Alumni Interview: Joshua Rozenberg
FLN catches up with presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Law in Action and Britain's best-known commentator on the law, Joshua Rozenberg...
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From law student to General Counsel
Sally-Ann James, General Counsel, Metro Bank PLC, shares top tips on how law students can stand out and succeed in the industry… |
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Review: Mootis
This month FLN takes an in-depth look at the new legal social network exclusively for lawyers... |
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How to approach a vac scheme application form
With vacation scheme deadlines at most top City of London firms falling on 31 January – and some earlier this month – FLN shares its key tips for application form success... |
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How attentive were you in 2014?
Take our end of year FLN legal quiz and find out...
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Interview: BBC One's The Apprentice star Lauren Riley
Former ULaw student shares her career success with FLN... |
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How to survive a winter vac scheme
FLN provides top tips on making the most of winter vac schemes...
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National Pro Bono Week: 6 things to consider
There was plenty to chew on for future lawyers during National Pro Bono Week: FLN considers the key points... |
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5 things we learnedfrom #legalcheeklive at Gray's Inn
120 law students were given an hour to ask a panel of top lawyers anything they liked. FLN summarises the most interesting things they learned...
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Law Fair season
Imogen Burton, Director of Business Development, gives advice and top tips on how to use law fairs as an important career networking opportunity...
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What to do in the first month of law school
FLN shares the secrets to making a good start to legal education...
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The value of a law degree
Imogen Burton, Director of Business Development, discusses why you should study law... |
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Judge Rinder: What's so wrong with a bit of pantomime law?
The long-awaited British version of hit US show 'Judge Judy' has finally begun, we review the UK version...
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