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.
The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 25th March 2024
An in-depth look into the Lidl v Tesco controversy.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 18th March 2024
Mahault Dignet and Avishai Marcus 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 11th March 2024
Trouble in Paradise: How the Digital Markets Act is raining on Apple’s paradeCommercial Awareness Update – W/C 4th March 2024
Shruti Viththiananthan and Avishai Marcus 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 February 2024
What is transfer pricing, and how does it minimise tax burdens?
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.
Potanina (Respondent) v Potanin (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 3
The judgment was issued on the 31st of January 2024, with the hearing and proceedings conducted in the UK Supreme Court between the 31st of October […]How Young Lawyers can Transform the Legal Landscape
By Amine Imara. Reading time: three minutes As the legal profession continues to grapple with issues of diversity and inclusion (D&I), young lawyers are emerging as […]Negotiating Charter Parties: Construction and Interpretation of Contracts or Parties’ Intentions?
Divya T explores in her article the case of Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte Ltd ("Trafigura") in respect of the mv 'Aquafreedom' ('the Ship'). The case joins recent decisions, recalling certain principles of contract law such as negotiations 'subject to contract', and the cancellation of an offer by a counteroffer.The Bar is not a man’s world
By Sofia Gagliardi. Reading time: two minutes In this article, Sofia Gagliardi analyses women’s progress at the Bar. While misogyny is still very much present, she […]Unlocking the Legal Lexicon: How Pre-Law Jargon Prepares Students for Success
By Dikshya Adhikari. Reading time: four minutes For those outside of the legal industry or profession, the word “law” itself might be somewhat frightening. Because of […]
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!