Graduate Advice
A designated hub to aid graduates after university
What is the law conversion course?
Have you completed a non-law degree but are now interested in moving in to the law? There is an option for you to do this, through completing a conversion course. Does it matter if your first degree is a law degree or not? No. All that matters is that you get...
The step by step guide on how to become a solicitor
Thinking of becoming a solicitor? The job can be a rewarding role that regularly challenges your intellect, and provides plenty of exciting opportunities. As a solicitor, you will play a big part in life for many people. You will be the first point of contact for...
Why law firms test candidates: Tips on how to prepare
Many fields of work are competitive, attracting far more candidates for every open position than some might believe. Law firms receive large quantities of applications for every role advertised. Narrowing the field by hand could be an almost insurmountable task....
Law graduate CV mistakes to avoid
Applying for your first law job after graduation can be daunting. With the law job market being such a competitive area, it’s highly important to spend considerable time on a well-written and perfectly presented law CV.Ensure your CV is of the highest...
What should I be including in my law graduate CV?
It's graduate season and you're almost ready to walk out in to the world of work. But how do you demonstrate the skills and experience you've acquired to a prospective employer? If you're searching for your first professional position, you'll need a CV...
The CV do’s and don’ts for a newly qualified solicitor
So, you’ve completed your law degree after years of hard work and are now a fully qualified solicitor.The next step of your journey is going to be exciting, but first, you need to start the process of applying for jobs - which is probably unchartered...
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...
What is PQE?
PQE stands for 'Post-Qualified Experience'. This is usually represented as years or half years for solicitors. It's also applicable to legal executives. E.g. If a solicitor was admitted to the Roll in England and Wales in September 2005, they would have 5 years PQE by...
‘Skype a supreme court justice’ scheme given the green light
A new Skype-based outreach scheme that gives young schools students the opportunity to ask a Supreme Court justice questions will launch this month. As reported by Legal Cheek, the new ‘Ask a Justice’ programme offers students with a keen interest in law a...
How to write a winning entry-level legal CV
The number of law graduates continues to rise, with (currently 31,315 in the UK) in the past year alone. If you’re applying for entry-level legal positions, you do not necessarily need a law degree, but you are likely to face stiff competition from...
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