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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.
The TSL Training Contract Surgery gives you access to our team of qualified lawyers for CV and application reviews, practice interviews, assessment day workshops, and more, the TSL Tutors service provides a directory of the country's best private law tutors, while the TSL Job Board contains hundreds of trainee, paralegal and other junior legal roles, with new jobs posted every week.
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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 Update – w/c 17th February
Ellena Mottram and Emma Ducroix report on the latest stories a budding student lawyer should be aware of this week.
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 9th February 2020
Mared Davies, Gina Asadi, and Sarah Mullane provide a round-up of the stories that a budding Student Lawyer should be aware of this week.
Clear the Lobby: What laws are MPs voting on this week (w/c 10th February)?
Welcome to our weekly feature courtesy of Sebastian Salek, the brains behind Clear the Lobby, working to bring you all the laws MPs are voting on […]
The Future Lawyer Weekly Update – w/c 3rd February
The round-up of the stories that a budding Student Lawyer should be aware of this week. Sign up here to get these updates in your inbox every […]
Clear the Lobby: What laws are MPs voting on this week (w/c 27th January)?
Sebastian Salek, the brains behind Clear the Lobby, brings you all the laws MPs are voting on this week, and explained in plain English!
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.
Aston Martin’s Rescue Deal
Mark O'Neill reports on the recent change in the definition of 'third party' which will enable football clubs to negotiate lower weekly salaries with a player, in exchange for a lump sum upon transfer.
Manchester City and UEFA Financial Fair Play – What Happened? Why? And What’s Next?
Mark O'Neill reports on the recent change in the definition of 'third party' which will enable football clubs to negotiate lower weekly salaries with a player, in exchange for a lump sum upon transfer.
Making it Public: When Law Firms List on the Stock Market
TSL takes a look at the handful of law firms in the UK who have chosen to go public, taking advantage of the Legal Services Act 2007 to list themselves on the stockmarket.
The ICCA Bar Course: Interview with Lynda Gibbs QC (Hon), Dean of the ICCA
An interview with Lynda Gibbs QC (Hons), the Dean of the ICCA, discussing the ICCA bar course, a new route to qualification as a barrister.
Breaking Up Big Tech: Why are U.S. antitrust laws changing towards global big tech companies?
Big tech firms play a central role in the lifestyle of people in the 21st century. Legislators, acknowledging their power, now tighten their operations through antitrust laws. This article details the impact of such legislative shifts on the big tech firms themselves.
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.
The TSL Training
Contract Surgery
TSL’s group of qualified lawyers offer you bespoke law careers assistance to help you bag that all important training contract or vacation scheme. We offer you:
CV & Cover Letter Reviews
The first thing your employer will look at, so it’s important that you get them right!
Application Form Reviews
Includes an initial review, a follow-up call, and a final review.
Practice Interviews
Includes a one hour Skype interview with a qualified lawyer or legal recruitment professional.
Assessment Day Workshops
Includes practice interviews and several written and oral group exercises over the course of one or two days.
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.
