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About Us
Whether you’re at law school, university or sixth form, if you’re an aspiring solicitor or barrister then The Student Lawyer provides you with everything you’ll need to make chasing down your dream law careers that little bit easier.
Our guides will help you navigate your legal studies and the job market, and our weekly articles will ensure you are always up to date on the latest legal and commercial news for those all important interviews.
New for 2020 - the TSL Mentor Scheme matches mentors from the legal industry - both solicitors and barristers - with mentees from underrepresented groups. The TSL Job Board contains hundreds of trainee, paralegal, and other junior legal roles, and the TSL Tutors service provides a directory of the country’s best law tutors.
News & Articles
Weekly Briefings
TSL’s team of writers telling you all the legal and commercial stories you need to know this week. Perfect for brushing up on the news before an interview.
The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 13th January 2025
A complete guide to post-law school job hunting; new development in competition law.
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 9th December 2024
Nawal Abdul Wahab provides a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 25th November 2024
Natasha Saeed Ikramullah, Trinh Nguyen, Tommaso Johannes Forni and Avishai Marcus provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 18th November 2024
Risks and benefits of AI in insurance.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 11th November 2024
Tommaso Johannes Forni, Avishai Marcus and Nawal Abdul Wahab provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.
Latest articles
TSL’s team of writers give you a more in-depth take on the latest legal and commercial stories. Includes useful tips for law students and interviews with legal industry professionals.
Ace Your Case: Mastering the In-Person Law Examination
Ah, in-person law examinations – the stuff of late-night study sessions, colour-coded flashcards, and a caffeine-fuelled frenzy. For many law students, these assessments can feel like […]
Those Who Paved the Way: Women’s Stories To Keep You Inspired
It is easy to feel unmotivated and overwhelmed whilst pursuing a legal career. Especially if you did not achieve a grade you hoped for in an […]Interview with Aaron Singh, a future trainee at Freshfields
In this interview, Bhavana Sathyamurthi interviews Aaron Singh Shira, a future trainee at Freshfields.
Eradicating Poverty
Article by Nisha Rikhi Britain should be aiming as a society to eradicate poverty. Poverty is a scourge on society that affects millions of people, especially […]Tackling the Threat from the Far-Right
Article by Nisha Rikhi In recent weeks, we have seen violence and public disorder sweep across the country. This violence has been perpetrated by far-right thugs […]
FEATURED FIRMS
Every month, TSL shines a light on a different law firm or chambers. If you are trying to work out which firms and chambers you should be applying to, our Featured Firm profiles give you all the information you need to make this important decision.
TSL Mentorship
scheme
The TSL Mentorship Scheme matches mentors from the legal industry - both solicitors and barristers - with mentees from underrepresented groups. Successful applicants will receive one-on-one coaching and advice throughout the year from their mentor and will be invited to exclusive networking events and skills workshops.
TSL Tutors
For those looking for a helping hand with their law studies, TSL has assembled a directory of the best private law tutors in the country. Choose face to face or online sessions for help from A-Level law through the LLB/GDL all the way to the LLM or even law PhD.
The TSL
Podcast
Each week, TSL interviews a different guest from the legal profession to provide you with insight into their career journey and top tips for how to be successful throughout your legal career. Whether you are looking for guidance on how to improve your application writing skills, interview skills, public speaking skills or how to make the most out of your training contract/pupillage, we have an episode for you!
