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 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.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 19th August 2024
Aqua Koroma provides a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 12th August 2024
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations; what the French elections mean for UK lawyers; the blurry lines of cancel culture
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.
Impact of increased antitrust investigations on the tech industry
In this article, Yoshinori Maejima looks at increased antitrust investigations on the technology industry.Autonomous Vessels and Maritime Law: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Regulation
In her article, Divya T examines the influence of artificial intelligence within the maritime law sector, highlighting the multifaceted and essential role of maritime lawyers in adapting our legal and regulatory frameworks to keep up with the pace of innovation.The Student’s Choice: Five UK Cities That Offer the Ultimate Student Experience
In this article, Inaya shares how law students can develop strong presentation skills.International Equal Pay Day: A Legal Perspective on the UK
By Josmi Saji. Reading time: three minutes To raise awareness for International Equal Pay Day 2024, Josmi Saji has provided a detailed legal analysis of the […]Life after Uni: Navigating a Legal Career as a Law Graduate
By Amine Imara. Reading time: three minutes The Challenges of Starting a Legal Career The transition from university to a legal career is full of obstacles. […]
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!