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If you want to become a barrister, you'll have to apply for pupillage at chambers. You will usually have done a mini pupillage before this. But what is pupillage? And what is meant by 'sixes'? If you see yourself as a future barrister, watch this video to learn more about pupillage and the things you need to consider to get it!
You can get into law with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) after completing your GCSEs and A-Levels. Find out more by watching Jonathan Taylor discuss his experience as a Trainee Chartered Legal Executive and the CILEx route into law after A-Levels.
Law firms are using online interviews more often as part of their recruitment processes to screen candidates virtually before inviting them for a face to face interview. Want to know how to stand out in your online training contract interviews? Discover Simmons & Simmons' top tips in their video.
Want to become a barrister? The Bar Council is committed to widening access to the Bar, ensuring that it is open to everyone with the ambition and talent to practise as a barrister, regardless of background. Watch their video on widening access to the Bar here.
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“Welcome to another Lawyer Portal weekly news summary. This week’s post will cover the legal news stories from 6th October 2017 to the 11th October 2017. This week a father has lost a damages claim against an IVF clinic in London, a challenge to GCHQ’s use of non-specific warrants to authorise the bulk hacking of...”
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