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 3rd February 2025
Natasha Saeed Ikramullah andTia Williams-Brown 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 27th January 2025
Trump's presidency will reshape global trade, deregulation, and emerging industries, creating opportunities and challenges for commercial law firms globally.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 20th January 2025
Natasha Saeed Ikramullah and Aqua Koroma 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 13th January 2025
A complete guide to post-law school job hunting; new development in competition law.
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.
Why You Are Not an Imposter: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is something nearly every law student or aspiring lawyer will face at some point. You may feel like a fraud, unable to believe that […]Embracing the Art of Negotiation in Law School and Beyond
When I first ventured into negotiation as an extracurricular activity, I did not realise how transformative it would be. Like many law students, I initially focused […]Why Is Race Still an Explosive Issue in the 21st Century?
Article by Nisha Rikhi The issue of race has been a problem in the UK for a long time. With the recent finding that Pontins engaged […]Reforming the Failing National Probation Service
Article by Nisha Rikhi In a recent Panorama documentary, I saw first–hand the failings of the probation service. I was left appalled and horrified. This article […]

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!
