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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 4th November 2024
Challenges in combating trafficking laws; rulings on non-competes; equal pay in Next ruling.
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 28th October 2024
Avishai Marcus and Aqua Koroma provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 14th October 2024
Tia Williams-Brown, Nawal Abdul Wahab 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 7th October 2024
Uni tuition fees increase; heated debate surrounding EU immigration policies; Carlsberg's bid for Britvic.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 30th September 2024
Natalie Campbell, Stefan Iacobescu, Asil Serhan and Yman Abrate 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.
Black Women in Law: Reclaiming Leadership and Shattering Stereotypes
Reading time: One minute By Sa’eed Sadiq. For Black History Month 2024, Sa’eed Sadiq has penned an article that recognises the contributions and struggles of Black […]Diwali: Celebrating Unity and Diversity Through Light
By Dikshya Adhikari. Reading time: four minutes Introduction to Diwali Diwali, popularly known as Deepavali, is a vibrant festival celebrated by millions across the world, especially […]SUPREME COURT’S VERDICT ON ELECTORAL BONDS
In his article Vibhor Maloo explores the latest Indian Supreme Court ruling, which declares the electoral bonds as illegal according to the constitution, highlighting a landmark in Indian politics. This ruling brings to light important issues of financial transparency and the democratic spirit that the Indian constitution embodies.Top Legal Websites that Every Law Student Should Follow
Law students’ interests are diverse. Owing to the sheer variety of modules on offer at university, students can dip their toes into anything from commercial law […]Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey: Reclaiming Narratives, Modern Families and Diversity
By Christianah Omobosola Babajide. Reading time: seven minutes In celebration of Black History Month, Christianah Omobosola Babajide had the pleasure of interviewing Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey (YDA-S), […]
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!
