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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.
Clear the Lobby: What laws are MPs voting on this week (w/c 18th May)?
Sebastian Salek, the brains behind Clear the Lobby, brings you all the laws MPs are voting on this week, and explained in plain English!
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 17th May 2020
Jamie Howarth, Gina Asadi, Jamie Adair, and Sofiya Stanchakprovide a round-up of the stories that a budding Student Lawyer should be aware of this week.
The Future Lawyer Weekly Update – w/c 11th May
The 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 11th May)?
Sebastian Salek, the brains behind Clear the Lobby, brings you all the laws MPs are voting on this week, and explained in plain English!Clear the Lobby: What laws are MPs voting on this week (w/c 4th May)?
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.
A Law Student & Law Films Series: Part 5
In the fifth installment of the Law-related films series, Makki Tahir discusses 'The Pelican Brief' and key takeaways.
The Decline of Coal and the Rise of Renewables
Vincent Guereca-Adair compares the use of coal and renewable sources in energy generation.
A Law Student & Law Films Series: Part 4
Makki Tahir continues the law films series, and in this article presents key takeaways for law students from the film, 'The Firm'.
Reflection on the Treatment of Sexual Assault Victims in Turkey
Vareesha Sameem provides an insight into the Turkish approach to the human rights crisis experienced by sexual assault victims.
Managing Positivity and being Productive During the Lockdown
Keisha Green discusses tips for studying and staying positive whilst being productive during the lockdown.
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.
