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Here’s What Not to Do on Your First Day as a Lawyer

7th December 2017
You just nailed the perfect position and it’s day one, but you’re not really sure what the etiquette is, so naturally you’re nervous and likely don’t know where to start. As part of our Law School & Careers series, Lawyer Monthly hears from experts across the world about key questions and considerations in the legal […]
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When It Comes to Careers Advice, Law Students Prefer the Internet

5th December 2017
One of the biggest differences between law students qualifying now, and those seeking a career 20 years ago, is the prevalence of the internet in the former groups’ lives. New research shows that this generation of aspiring lawyers see websites as their preferred careers influencer. Becky Kells, Editor at AllAboutLaw, explores what this means. It’s […]
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An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law: Crash Course

4th December 2017
Lawyer  Monthly recommends you take a look at the above video, along with the remaining 6 parts of this crash course on intellectual property law, as part of CrashCourse's 7part video playlist. This week, Stan Muller launches the Crash Course Intellectual Property mini-series. So, what is intellectual property, and why are we teaching it? Well, […]
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What Do I Need to Become a Lawyer?

30th November 2017
When it comes down to qualifications, besides the addition of some pocket money, what you need to get into law school is pretty straight forward. But becoming a lawyer does require a certain set of skills. Here Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, delves into […]
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How Do I Pursue a Legal Career in the Government Sector?

23rd November 2017
Freelance, corporate or public sector? Choosing a legal career can be a daunting turning point in your life. Below Ken Cutshaw, President and CEO of GCG, talks to Lawyer Monthly about how law students and young practitioners can break into the government sector and beyond. The traditional legal career path, whereby a law student graduates, […]
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Are Graduate Schemes Paying Enough to Sustain their New Recruits?

16th November 2017
With a flurry of Freshers settling in to their new degree programmes, a new tranche of graduates are settling in to their hard earned jobs and not all is as rosy as it seems. After years of hard work, dedication and commitment, a recent study has revealed that over two thirds of those surveyed have […]
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5 Top Tips for Passing Your Law Exams

16th November 2017
So, you’ve got like 10 exams coming up, your stress levels are high and keeping calm and composed seems impossible. Plus managing the whole thing is getting really hard. To ease the process, here Lawyer Monthly hears from Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, who […]
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