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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.
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.
The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 23rd September 2024
McDonald's losing trademark "Big Mac"; Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing controversies; difficulties prosecuting multinationals in corporate manslaughter.The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 9th September 2024
The housing crisis; starting a law conversion course; the struggle for non-law graduates; police misuse of Live Financial Recognition tech.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 2nd September 2024
Liam Ridgley and Nawal Abdul Wahab 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 26th August 2024
Unions v Disney; true potential of mediation; freedom of speech paused in universities; law firms helpless against cyberattacks.
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.
Strategies for Empowering Black Women in Law
By Fatudimu Oluwaseun Raphael. Reading time: five minutes Introduction For Black History Month 2024, Fatudimu Oluwaseun Raphael has fleshed out an article about strategies for empowering […]CAS 2014/A/3759 – Chand v International Association of Athletics Federation (2017)
By Reva Naidu. Reading time: six minutes “You run like a girl!” Introduction The recent controversy at the Paris Olympics 2024 regarding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif […]Why Diversity in Law Matters More Than Ever
By Abigail Wonga. Reading time: three minutes As the legal field grows more competitive for aspiring students, graduates, career changers and many more candidates, the legal […]Thousands of Bolt Drivers Fight for Worker Status and Compensation Over Unpaid Holiday Pay and Wage Discrepancies
Olga Kyriakoudi in her article explores the legal battle of thousands of Bolt drivers to be recognised as workers rather than self-employed contractors. Represented by the law firm Leigh Day, over 12,500 drivers are seeking compensation for unpaid holiday pay and discrepancies in their wages, specifically shortfalls in the National Living Wage. This case highlights the ongoing struggle for gig economy workers to secure fair treatment and proper compensation for their labour.RTI Ltd (Respondent) v MUR Shipping BV (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 18
The Supreme Court judgment was handed down on 15 May 2024. Background: In June 2016, MUR Shipping BV (MUR), a shipowner, and RTI Ltd (RTI), […]
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!
