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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.
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 28th April 2025
Natasha Saeed Ikramulah provides a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 14th April 2025
Nawal Abdul Wahab 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 31st March 2025
Things you wish you know about law school before startingCommercial Awareness Update – W/C 17th March 2025
Aqua Koroma provides a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 3rd March 2025
Misha Madinah and Natasha Saeed Ikramullah provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.
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.
Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions at the Forefront: Transforming Access to Justice in the Caribbean
In this article, Deborah Bryan interviews Mr. Theo Jones, Director of Legal Services at The Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions.
Flo Shaw: ‘Intellectual agility and eagerness to learn are the attributes that we have in common’
Technology is continuing to shape the legal industry landscape. The recent report by Clio states that 96% of UK law firms have incorporated AI into various aspects of their work. What does the future of legal practice look like? How can aspiring lawyers prepare for it? I asked Flo Shaw, Legal Technologist at Addleshaw Goddard.
Interview with Giulia Peluso, an associate at Clifford Chance
In this interview, Eleanor Teh interviews Giulia Peluso, an associate at Clifford Chance.
The Major Changes in Employment Rights in the UK
Article by Nisha Rikhi The new workers’ rights legislation is a much-anticipated development in employment law. The measures set out within the legislation will change the […]
What Needs to Happen to Thames Water
Article by Nisha Rikhi In recent weeks, a two-part documentary about Thames Water has aired on television. The documentary was shocking, and it showed just how […]
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.
