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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 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.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 31st March 2025
Natasha Saeed Ikramullah and Aqua Koroma 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.
The Father (Appellant) v Worcestershire County Council (Respondent) [2024] EWCA Civ 694
The hearing and proceedings were conducted in the UK Supreme Court on 15th October 2024 and the judgment was issued on 29th January 2025. Background: […]
The Trump Trade War: Reciprocal Tariffs and a 90-Day Truce
In this article, Sol Han discusses the reciprocal tariffs that have shaken the world economy, explaining their function and exploring the consequences of the Trump administration's decisions.
Why Cyber Criminals Are Targeting Law Firms More Than Ever
In this article, Maryam Ali examines the growing cyber security threats on law firms and explains how firms can mitigate risks.
Law Student Analysis of Key News Stories: Labour says goodbye to NHS England
The Labour government announced National Health Service (NHS) England will be abolished to cut ‘bureaucracy’ and reform how the National Health Service is run. The Department […]
Building a Strong Legal CV During Law School
As a law student, building a strong CV is essential for securing internships, training contracts, or even your first full-time job post-graduation. A well-crafted CV not […]
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.
