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What to Expect from Your First Year as an A-Level Law Student

August 21, 2019

From your first class as an A-Level law student you will soon realise that studying law is hard. As an A-Level law student, I can confirm this is true – but that shouldn’t be a deterrent. Law is an extremely rewarding subject and by taking this at A-Level you develop skills which help you during…

Benefits of the LLB Undergraduate Law Degree

August 20, 2019

There are several benefits of the LLB law degree for those who have decided to pursue one of several careers in law. Aspiring solicitors and barristers are required to study a degree to be eligible for and to enter the profession, and the qualifying law degree is often the degree of choice for many. If you…

Earn Money with Law Essays

Studying for a LLB law degree can be expensive. With all of the textbooks, course material, stationary, living expenses and everything else that comes with studying law at university, finding spare cash to cover emergencies can be difficult. Legal essay competitions are a great way to boost your income whilst at university. Take 30 seconds…

The BPP Accelerated LPC Survival Guide

August 15, 2019

My name is Serena and I studied the BPP Accelerated LPC at its Holborn campus. I’d like to share with you my experience of studying the LPC, including my top tips to make, what I hope will be, a handy survival guide. First, a clarification: there are a few different types of LPC courses at…

Preparing for Uni After Receiving Your A-Level Results

You might be wondering how you can start preparing for uni after receiving your A-Level results. If you are thinking about being a lawyer, getting ahead is always the right attitude, and there are a few little tips in this article which might help. There is no “start on your reading list” recommendation here. Reading…

Didn’t get into Law School? A Career in Law is Still Possible!

If you’ve just received your A-Level results and realised that you didn’t get into law school, one thing to bear in mind is that not all careers in law actually require a degree. If you’ve missed out on your place at university there’s no need to panic – we’ve got your back and are here to…

5 Things to do in the Run-up to A-Level Results Day

August 13, 2019

A-Level results day will be one of the most emotional and important days of your life so far. Therefore, it is important to be as prepared as possible. Here is a guide to help you plan for the big day. Take 30 seconds to sign up to TLP and you’ll receive free, tailored information for…

Pros & Cons of Studying LLB Law with a Year Abroad Degree

August 7, 2019

Choosing to study an LLB with a year abroad might not be the obvious choice for law students who are studying such a specific subject. Plus, there already seems to be enough worries on your plate with big decisions coming your way after graduation. Spending a year studying in another country is definitely a thrilling…

A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor at Taylor Vinters

July 29, 2019

We asked a trainee solicitor at Taylor Vinters what life was like at a global corporate law firm. Read on for a day in the life of Georgina Barry, who has worked in the firm’s Cambridge and London branches. Departments to date: Commercial and Technology in London and Growth in Cambridge University: University of Edinburgh…

5 Things I learned at the TLP Law Apprenticeship Conference

July 26, 2019

TLP held a law apprenticeship conference recently which was sponsored by BPP law school. We asked one of our contributors, Holly, what she learned from it, and she gave us her five key takeaways. Read on for some top tips to help secure yourself one of these fantastic apprenticeships opportunities which are only increasing in…