Advice for Solicitors
What is the Legal Practice Course (LPC)?
If your dream is to become an accomplished solicitor, you’ll need to tackle the unavoidable Legal Practice Course (LPC) once you’ve completed university. The LPC is a key element of vocational training to become a solicitor. It is an intense and costly route toward...
Why you should think about moving to London if you are a solicitor
Many of us choose to relocate at some point in our lives for a new job. Others might have somewhere specific in mind that they would 100% like to live - all you have to do is find the right job there.We wanted to hone in on one of the most popular places...
Day in the life of an Employment Solicitor
Today, we're joined by Marie Walsh, who is a specialist employment solicitor currently working at her own practice based in central Leeds, called Consilia Legal. The practice specialises exclusively in Employment Law, Workplace Mediation, Family Law and...
5 essential skills for your Solicitor’s CV
In the legal industry, competition for jobs is fierce. In order to land your ideal role, your solicitor CV needs to stand out with strong and relevant skills. As well as sharing your experience, achievements and job history, your CV should highlight your...
How to write a CV template for a Solicitor
Regardless of whether you're moving into criminal law, corporate law or immigration law, it can be difficult to land the job you want. The first step is writing an excellent CV that stands out from the competition. Writing a CV is challenging and time...
How to prepare for your NQ interview
Congratulations on being invited to interview for an NQ position! Now it’s time to prepare. We’ve put together this 10-step guide to help get you through your NQ interview. We know you might not have had an interview in a while as you’ve been completing...
The busy Lawyer’s guide to being kind to yourself
In the busy world of being a lawyer, it’s become increasingly important to be more proactive in taking care of yourself and your mental well being. As it’s International Be Kind to Lawyers Day, and because we’re a caring bunch over here at Simply Law Jobs, we’ve...
A guide to commercial awareness
What is commercial awareness? Commercial awareness can be one of the most important skills in helping you secure a job. It has become one of the most employable attributes for jobseekers to have, and not just in the legal industry. Despite the importance placed on it...
How to qualify as a solicitor
The route to becoming a solicitor can be complex and take several years. There are a few qualification paths you can take, so we’ve put together this step by step guide to help you choose which is for you. We will take you through the graduate route, the...
How to apply for newly qualified solicitor jobs
How to find newly qualified solicitor jobs When an individual has completed a training contract they will be entered onto the roll of solicitors. They can then apply for a practising certificate and join The Law Society as a fully fledged member. This is...
Law conversion courses: A guide to the GDL
You don’t need a degree in law to become a lawyer. Studying law at undergraduate level can be a great foundation for your career, however, law conversion courses, such as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), are just as well regarded. Legal firms recognise that many of...
