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Top Tips for Getting Barrister Chambers Work Experience

June 2, 2020

Read key advice about how to stand out in applications for work experience at a chambers.

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The Lawyer Portal Monthly Legal News: May 2020

June 1, 2020

Get up to date with legal news and impress interviewers. This Month's stories include George Floyd's death in police custody, Lady Gaga blackmail + more.

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Commercial Awareness Update: Journalists Replaced by Robots? + More

June 1, 2020

This week, Microsoft announces it will replace journalists with robots and SpaceX sets the stage for future commercial space flights.

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COVID-19 & Law Update: Jury Trials Return & Firms Discuss Flexible Working Post-Pandemic

May 28, 2020

In this week's update, read about the return of some jury trials, flexible working arrangement proposals by some law firms and virtual graduate schemes from others.

What is In House Legal Work Experience?

May 27, 2020

What is in house legal work experience, can it lead to a training contract and how do you get it? Find out in this blog.

Commercial Awareness Update: Top UK Breweries Merge, Carluccio’s Saved By BRG & More

May 26, 2020

This week’s commercial awareness news focuses on top UK breweries merging, Carluccio’s being saved by BRG, Jaguar Land Rover’s potential state loan and more.

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How to Become a Solicitor Without a Degree

May 20, 2020

Going to university is not the only way you can become a solicitor. This piece will tell you all you need to know about the two alternative routes.

Commercial Awareness Update: Gov Borrowing, Germany Recession, Uber Job Cuts & More

May 18, 2020

This week’s commercial awareness news focuses on one of the strongest countries falling into recession, Uber axing a huge amount of staff and more.

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COVID-19 & Law Update: Online Summer Schemes, BSB Exams & COVID-19 Scholarships

May 14, 2020

This week, read about online summer schemes, BSB Exams & COVID-19 Scholarships from the University of Law and more in our update.

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Top Tips on Interviewing During Lockdown

May 13, 2020

Many of us are interviewing from home due to lockdown restrictions. The following tips are aimed to help you best position yourself for success.

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