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Data protection laws: Why cybersecurity is the future of law

4 February 2025

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: January 2025

31 January 2025

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Changes to Personal Statements for 2026 University Applicants

30 January 2025

The role of stress in memory and learning

27 January 2025

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The Amal Clooney Scholarship: Meet our winners

23 January 2025

The role of technology in access to justice

The role of technology in access to justice

Student Snapshot - Ayomide Owoade

Working in Legal Tech: An interview with Henry Warner

Top five legal cases every law student should know

Top five legal cases every law student should know

23 December 2024

AI powered legal research: are robots replacing lawyers?

AI powered legal research: are robots replacing lawyers?

18 December 2024

Student Snapshot - Annastaja Grace Rasell

16 December 2024

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How to survive your Christmas revision break

13 December 2024

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Meet our winners: Amal Clooney Scholar Evie Lunn

9 December 2024

How to pick an LLM

6 December 2024

The importance of algorithms in computer science: what every student should know

The importance of algorithms in computer science: what every student should know

4 December 2024

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Top tips for starting a small business: An interview with Gabbi Richardson

3 December 2024

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: November 2024

29 November 2024

The role of psychologists in criminal investigations

The role of psychologists in criminal investigations

27 November 2024

The power of negotiation in the legal profession

25 November 2024

The role of lawyers in social justice movements

The role of lawyers in social justice movements

20 November 2024

Student Snapshot - Maria Daab

15 November 2024

What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Autism, ADHD, and more

What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Autism, ADHD, and more

14 November 2024

What is a paralegal?

8 November 2024

Top 10 programming languages to learn in 2025

Top 10 programming languages to learn in 2025

6 November 2024

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Flexible Study: Balancing study, work and parenting

1 November 2024

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: October 2024

31 October 2024

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Halloween Laws

30 October 2024

Environmental Law: a growing field in the face of climate change

Environmental Law: a growing field in the face of climate change

23 October 2024

Reasons to study in London

Reasons to study in London

21 October 2024

Student Snapshot - Marie Flax Solomon

14 October 2024

The importance of data privacy law in the digital age

11 October 2024

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Alumni Spotlight: Mental Health with Peterkin Ofori

The Work Ready Award

How working abroad can help your career in law

How working abroad can help your career in law

The University of Law top ten podcasts

30 September 2024

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: September 2024

27 September 2024

Vardags Family Law essay competition: Our students' contributions

Vardags Family Law essay competition: Our students' contributions

25 September 2024

Reasons to study in Leeds

Reasons to study in Leeds

20 September 2024

What are the different types of law firms?

What are the different types of law firms?

18 September 2024

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Making the most of the BPC: An interview with Walter Verkaik

16 September 2024

How to make the most out of Freshers’ Week

13 September 2024

Inclusive language guide for law

Inclusive language guide for law

11 September 2024

Best free apps for students

9 September 2024

Student Snapshot - Oluwasola Adesulu

6 September 2024

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Flexible Study: How it works for me

4 September 2024

Catching up after A Level Results Day: what to do after joining a course through Clearing

2 September 2024

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: August 2024

A guide to balancing your degree and law applications

A guide to balancing your degree and law applications

Reasons to study in Nottingham

Reasons to Study in Nottingham

Student Snapshot - Aparajita Kabir

What is entertainment law?

What is entertainment law?

Preparing for A Level Results Day

Top tips for Clearing

Alternative Careers for Law Students

Alternative careers for law students

Clearing: An interview with Admission Advisor Letizia Belcastro

Our Quality of Teaching

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: July 2024

We Support Your Ambition: My uni buddy

How your network can expand your horizon

Watson Glaser test: Everything you need to know

Watson Glaser test: everything you need to know

Reasons to study in Birmingham

How is AI changing the business world?

Legal internships: Where to find one

Legal internships: Where to find one

Our Clearing Experience

Student Snapshot – Kiri Freya Jolliffe

What is public law?

What is public law?

The biggest law firms in the UK

The biggest law firms in the UK

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Disability Pride Month: An interview with Drew Collins

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: June 2024

How to become a lawyer

How to become a lawyer

Pride at The University of Law: An interview with LGBTQ+ Equalities Officer Francesca Mills

Reasons to study in Bristol

Top 5 reasons to study in Bristol

What is a training contract?

What is a training contract?

Associate Professor and LLB Programme & Student Lead, Dr Andreas Yiannaros

Why legal research skills are (really) important

Social Mobility in Law

Social mobility in law

Student Snapshot – Kimberley Shelmerdine

Tips for succeeding on a law conversion course

Tips for succeeding on a law conversion course

The benefits of volunteering

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: May 2024

How to prepare for trial

How to prepare for trial

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Career Changer: An interview with Senior Psychology Lecturer Mark Jellicoe

An interview with Career Changer Scholarship winners: John Clough, Jennifer Shaw, Nathan Trotter

Alumni Spotlight: Being bipolar and following my dreams

Alumni Spotlight: Being bipolar and following my dreams

How to become a computer scientist

How to become a computer scientist

Here, we share some top tips for improving your fitness while on a budget.

Staying healthy on a budget

Managing stress during exam season

Student Snapshot – Muhammad Bilal Ali

The influence of criminology on policing and criminal law

The influence of criminology on policing and criminal law

US Bar Preparation Course: Student Stories

Tips for succeeding in psychology

Tips for succeeding in psychology

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: April 2024

An interview with Career Changer Scholarship winners: Jamie Rodney, Georgina Hill and Wai Man Chung

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Supporting students’ mental health: Our Wellbeing App

These are the best places to grow your business in the UK

How to make the most out of a careers fair

Student Snapshot – Aaron Speak

How to make the most of your commute to university

What is case law?

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: March 2024

Tips for succeeding in policing

Tips for succeeding in policing

Community insight: How to navigate a neurodivergent lifestyle

Staff stories: Embracing neurodiversity

How much can lawyers make in the UK?

How much can lawyers make in the UK?

Community insight: How to navigate a neurodivergent lifestyle

Community insight: How to navigate a neurodivergent lifestyle

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How to be an effective leader in higher education

An interview with Career Changer Scholarship winners: Teri Crawford, Lauren Jane Hales and Greg Brown

UCAS Extra

UCAS extra: Who is it for and how do you use it?

Everything you need to know about contentious probate

Everything you need to know about contentious probate

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: February 2024

29 February 2024

Five things you can do with a law degree

Five things you can do with a law degree

28 February 2024

A legal timeline of the fight for equality in the LGBTQIA+ community

A legal timeline of the fight for equality in the LGBTQIA+ community

23 February 2024

What is the difference between business management and business marketing?

What is the difference between business management and business marketing?

21 February 2024

Student Snapshots: Olubunmi Elizabeth Albert-Abu

16 February 2024

Business vs Economics Degrees: How do I choose?

Business vs Economics Degrees: How do I choose?

14 February 2024

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SQE Mythbusting: Get the facts

12 February 2024

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What to consider before accepting a job offer

9 February 2024

Why you should study artificial intelligence

Why you should study artificial intelligence

7 February 2024

Why do we still need LGBTQ+ history month?

2 February 2024

How to become a CILEX lawyer

How to become a CILEX lawyer

31 January 2024

Reddit Roundup: Preparing for the SQE

Reddit Roundup: January 2024

30 January 2024

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What do hackers know about you? The world of social engineering

26 January 2024

What can you do with a Human Resources master's degree?

What can you do with a Human Resources master's degree?

24 January 2024

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Top legal podcasts

22 January 2024

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Positivity tips

15 January 2024

First impressions: What firms will be looking for at the assessment centre

First impressions: What firms will be looking for at the assessment centre and why they are not as scary as they sound

15 January 2024

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How to write a great personal statement

12 January 2024

After studying law

Study law: The world is your oyster

10 January 2024

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How to excel in the finance industry: An interview with Employability Business Development Consultant Kareem Hameed

We Support Your Ambition: How to write a successful UCAS application

Our Marketing Volunteers: Why I chose my course

Our Marketing Volunteers: Why I chose my course

28 December 2023

How to prepare your child for university

How to prepare your child for university

22 December 2023

In-house vs. Law firm. What's the difference?

In-house vs. Law firm. What's the difference?

20 December 2023

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Set for Success: Career advice from Thorrun Govind

15 December 2023

Personal injury

Career focus: Personal injury law

13 December 2023

It’s a Match: How to find the right training contract

11 December 2023

Christmas gift guide for the student budget

Christmas gift guide for student budgets

8 December 2023

Why should law students care about legal tech?

Why should law students care about legal tech?

6 December 2023

Employability Director at The University of Law, John Watkins

How students can improve their employability

4 December 2023

What you need to consider when choosing an online course

What you need to consider when choosing an online course

29 November 2023

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The benefits of a career in consultancy

27 November 2023

Benefits of starting your studies in January

24 November 2023

Amplify your knowledge: The best psychology podcasts

Amplify your knowledge: The best psychology podcasts

22 November 2023

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Seeing opportunity in rejection: Never ever give up and always learn from your mistakes

20 November 2023

Why study policing?

Why study policing?

15 November 2023

Money Management

10 November 2023

How to find the right type of solicitor for your court case

How to find the right type of solicitor for your court case

8 November 2023

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Career changers and further studies: What are the benefits of studying for a master’s?

6 November 2023

Future proof your career with an MSc in Project Management

1 November 2023

Should I study criminology in Manchester?

Should I study criminology in Manchester?

1 November 2023

Halloween Horror: Entertainment to terrify

Halloween Horror: Entertainment to terrify

30 October 2023

Learn Your Way: Millie Grundy

Learn Your Way: Millie Grundy

27 October 2023

Competition Law

Career Focus: Competition Law

25 October 2023

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Learn Your Way: Zena Ahmed

20 October 2023

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The best revision tips and techniques for exams

18 October 2023

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Explore Policing – Your questions answered

17 October 2023

Diversity Matters: Leading the way in the tech industry

Diversity Matters: Leading the way in the tech industry

11 October 2023

We Support Your Ambition – Struggling with loneliness at university

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Learn Your Way: Elsa Bennett

Fun things to do in Nottingham for students

Fun things to do in Nottingham for students

Why study Cyber Security?

How to make the most out of the Psychology Networking Fair

27 September 2023

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We Support Your Ambition: Law student wellbeing tips

25 September 2023

Why study an MA in Higher Education Leadership?

Why study an MA in Higher Education Leadership?

22 September 2023

Learn Your Way: Everything you need to know about the PEC Model of Learning

20 September 2023

Four major personality theories in psychology

Four major personality theories in psychology

19 September 2023

Sports Law

Career Focus: Sports law

15 September 2023

How can legal professionals develop practical post-qualification experience?

How can legal professionals develop practical post-qualification experience?

12 September 2023

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How studying law prepares you for the corporate world

8 September 2023

How cost-effective is it to study in London?

How cost-effective is it to study in London?

5 September 2023

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Set for Success: A day in the life of Trainee Solicitor Bethany Walker

1 September 2023

Explore Computer Science: Your questions answered

Celebrities who studied computer science

Celebrities who studied computer science

Why study international strategic business management?

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Learn Your Way: An Interview with Danielle Hubbard — World Entrepreneur Day

Everything you need to start university

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Explore Criminology: Your questions answered

Linklater’s Aedamar Comiskey and Freshfields Georgia Dawson

Wonder Women: Women leading the magic circle

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Learn Your Way: De-bunking myths surrounding flexible study

Why study psychology?

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Career focus: Corporate Law

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My pro bono experience: An interview with Amanda Hamilton

7 different criminology careers

7 different criminology careers

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Career Hack: Interview tips for computer science graduates

Learn Your Way: Melissa

Learn Your Way: An interview with Melissa Bolam – CourseSwitch

Criminal law

Career Focus: Criminal Law

Family Law at ULaw

Career Focus: Family Law

Down to brass tacks: Our guide to business degrees

Down to brass tacks: Our guide to business degrees

Festival season on a budget

Clearing do's and don'ts

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Verdict Magazine: World Youth Skills - Standing out in the digital crowd

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Learn Your Way: An interview with Chloe Orledge

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Set for Success: How to write a great cover letter

Overcoming Financial Barriers

Verdict Magazine: Overcoming financial barriers

Everything you need to know about Clearing 2022

Everything you need to know about Clearing

8 things to do in the summer for students

8 things to do in the summer for students

BPC Focus: An interview with Jacqueline Cheltenham

How to prepare for Clearing

What can I do with a computer science degree?

What can I do with a computer science degree?

What makes online study so unique?

Learn Your Way: What makes online study so unique?

Learning Disability Week: How our Study Skills Team support you

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Lawyer to Forensic Psychologist: What are the transferable skills?

Is law with business a good degree?

Is law with business a good degree?

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Top three skills required to be a successful business leader

How to overcome imposter syndrome

Set for Success: How to overcome imposter syndrome

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Learn Your Way: An interview with Online LLB student Kieran Collins

Everything you need to know about criminology

Follow the evidence: Everything you need to know about criminology

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Explore Business: Your questions answered

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What is the difference between the BPC LLM pathways?

What can I do with a policing degree?

What can I do with a policing degree?

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ESG – a leading lawyer’s perspective

Verdict Magazine: How The University of Law is supporting student wellbeing

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Verdict Magazine: The law must recognise gender is not binary

University of Law student Esther Prasadam

Everything you need to know about pro bono: An interview with Esther Prasadam

Why is psychology important?

Why is psychology important?

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Why should you study an LLM?

Upgrade: What skills do you gain from studying computer science?

Upgrade: What skills do you gain from studying computer science?

Everything you need to know about The National Law Fair

Everything you need to know about the National Law Fair

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Explore Law: Your questions answered

How much does a master’s degree cost?

2023 Mental Health Week: Tips on dealing with anxiety

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Diversity in policing 2023: Do constabularies truly represent the communities they serve?

Silver Circle Law Firms

Silver Circle Law Firms

Is a business degree worth it?

Is a business degree worth it?

Legal recruiter Jonathan Lea

Finding the right legal internship: Tips from the legal recruiter Jonathan Lea

Here, we discuss just a few of the many career paths open to those with a postgraduate degree in marketing.

What can you do with an MSc in Marketing?

Why do barristers wear wigs?

Why do barristers wear wigs?

Earth Day

World Earth Day: An interview with Camilla Bushill

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Wellbeing reading list

How to get a first class degree

How to get a first class degree

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Five reasons to study at Royal Holloway

Interested in learning more about what it's like to study a psychology degree? We've got you covered.

Explore Psychology - Your questions answered

Divergence: What's the difference between computer science and IT?

Divergence: What’s the difference between computer science and IT?

Interview tips for computer science graduates

We Support Your Ambition: Everything you need to know about our support services

Founder and CEO of Lexarox Accounts Andreea Deac

Meet us at the bar: An interview with Andreea Deac

Five reasons to study education

Five reasons to study education

The all-important things to know about studying the LLB Online

Learn Your Way: Studying the LLB Online

CEO of the Food and Drink Federation, Karen Betts OBE

An Evening with Karen Betts OBE

Our top 5 resources to help students with the cost of living

Top 5 resources to help students with the cost of living

What are the top three experiments that changed Psychology?

The top three experiments that changed Psychology

This World Consumer Rights Day, we explain three consumer rights that you should be aware of

World Consumer Rights Day: Three consumer rights you should know

Famous women in computer science

Trailblazers: Famous women in computer science

World Book Day 2023 - student recommendations

World Book Day: What our students are reading

Introducing our Head of Policing and Criminology Dr John Kerr

Introducing our Head of Policing and Criminology Dr John Kerr

27 February 2023

How can an MSc in Psychology transform your career?

Career Changers: How an MSc in Psychology can transform your career

22 February 2023

Learn Your Way: Top tips to supercharge your morning

20 February 2023

What can you do with an MA Education degree?

What can you do with an MA Education degree?

17 February 2023

Woman holding folders beside the text - Black letter laws: Do I need them for the SQE solicitor route?

Black letter laws: Do I need them for the SQE solicitor route?

15 February 2023

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Valentine’s Day: Love on a student budget

14 February 2023

Decoded: What to know before studying computer science

Decoded: What to know before studying computer science

7 February 2023

Should I do a Law Apprenticeship?

Should I do a Law Apprenticeship?

6 February 2023

What is probate law?

Law After Life: What is Probate Law?

30 January 2023

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Missed the UCAS deadline? Don't panic...Here's what to do

27 January 2023

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Eight business lessons The Apprentice won’t teach you, according to the experts

25 January 2023

Introducing our computer science courses: An interview with Dr Paul Sant

Introducing our computer science courses: An interview with Dr Paul Sant

19 January 2023

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The University of Law and CerStar: An interview with Ms. Zhou Xueli

17 January 2023

Undergraduate student, Fariedah Jacobus, speaks about her experience with the Islamic Student Society at our London Bloomsbury campus

Diversity Matters: An interview with Fariedah Jacobus

13 January 2023

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Learn Your Way: How we use learner analytics to improve online learning

10 January 2023

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How is mental health protected by the law and is it enough? An interview with Tutor Jo Ellis

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Introducing our new podcast

How to pursue a career in litigation

How to pursue a career in litigation

21 December 2022

We explore some top ways to feel festive with members of staff from our Online Campus.

Learn Your Way: Top tips for feeling festive

19 December 2022

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Hitting the books: Study tips

14 December 2022

Why I studied a law conversion course

Time for a change: Why I studied a law conversion course

13 December 2022

Christmas gift guide for the student budget

The last minute student Christmas gift guide

12 December 2022

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Five transferable skills that you develop through our Professional Skills Course (PSC)

7 December 2022

We Support Your Ambition: Jessica Lamb

We Support Your Ambition: An interview with Jessica Lamb

2 December 2022

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The Third Degree: Interview tips for psychology graduates

30 November 2022

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Understanding disabilities in the workplace

30 November 2022

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Inn the know: Choosing and applying to an Inn of Court

29 November 2022

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Learn Your Way: Online learning hacks and tricks

28 November 2022

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How to apply for pupillage and ace your interview

23 November 2022

The scales of justice

What can studying the US Bar do for my career?

22 November 2022

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Learn Your Way: Tips for managing your workload

21 November 2022

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Set For Success: How I Did It

18 November 2022

Money Management: Financial tips for PG students

17 November 2022

Everything you need to know about the PSC exam

Everything you need to know about the PSC exam

15 November 2022

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What junior lawyers need to know

9 November 2022

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We Support Your Ambition: An interview with Panagiota Pourtzii

4 November 2022

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Star Influencer: YouTube icon Ibz Mo

2 November 2022

What can you do with a master’s in psychology?

What can you do with a master’s in psychology?

26 October 2022

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Reasons to study our postgraduate Law courses at the University of Southampton

21 October 2022

Should I study law even if I don't want to be a lawyer?

Should I study law even if I don’t want to be a lawyer?

19 October 2022

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Black History Month 2022

17 October 2022

Magic Circle Trainee Tashan Dwyer

Magic Circle Wizardry: An interview with Tashan Dwyer

12 October 2022

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Top 5 ways to connect to your classmates while studying online

10 October 2022

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Barrister or solicitor – What’s the difference?

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy

Beating the drum for diversity: An interview with David Lammy

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Representing death row: An interview with Niall Carlin

Set for Success mentor competition: The mentors

Set for Success Mentor Competition: The Mentors

30 September 2022

How long is a law degree in the UK?

How long is a law degree in the UK?

28 September 2022

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Learn Your Way: Study in style with the perfect online workstation

26 September 2022

Think Like an Entrepreneur: Interview with Prianka Dillon

21 September 2022

Verdict Magazine: The Change Maker

14 September 2022

Learn Your Way: Interview with Business School Online Programme Director Navdeep Chouhan

12 September 2022

Clearing with Carmen Crick Nicholls

My Clearing experience: An interview with Carmen Crick Nicholls

9 September 2022

What are the different types of law?

5 September 2022

Learn Your Way: Cameron Si

Learn Your Way: Cameron knew he wanted to be a commercial lawyer

1 September 2022

Your Clearing questions answered

We Support Your Ambition: Student Recruitment Manager Hannah Coe’s Clearing Instagram Takeover

ULaw student Erin Theobald

We Support Your Ambition: Erin Theobald

Top tips for enhancing memory

What to know before studying psychology

What to know before studying psychology

Learn Your Way: How to boost employability with an online degree

Clearing Clinic FAQ: Your questions answered

ULaw Clearing clinics 2021

Clearing Clinic FAQ: Your questions answered

US Bar Preparation course: An interview with Matthew Nash

US Bar Preparation course: An interview with Matthew Nash

Diversity Matters: An interview with Dr Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

Diversity Matters: An interview with Dr Sarah Mohammad-Qureshi

ULaw Clearing student Alisha

My Clearing experience: An interview with Alisha Martin

The pros and cons of being self employed

Think Like an Entrepreneur: The pros and cons of being self-employed

What skills do you gain from studying psychology?

What skills do you gain from studying psychology?

What is an unconditional offer?

What is an unconditional offer?

Learn Your Way: Fiza Khan

Learn Your Way: Fiza knew she wanted to be a barrister

5 ways to gain legal experience while studying

5 ways to gain legal experience while studying

My Clearing experience: Orsolya Csomortani

My Clearing experience: Orsolya Csomortani

What is a moot court?

What is a moot court?

Criminology at ULaw: An interview with Class Representative Jess Ward

What can I do with a Business Management Degree?

What can I do with a business management degree?

My Clearing experience with Melissa

My Clearing experience: An interview with Melissa

Introducing the PG Certificate Higher Education: An interview with Niall Carlin

Learn Your Way - Victoria Birch

Learn Your Way: Victoria knew she wanted to be a lawyer

Health is wealth

Verdict Magazine: Health is Wealth

Introducing the ULaw London Alumni Network

Introducing The University of Law London Alumni Network

Top 5 Reasons to study in Manchester

How to make the most of BPC Selection Events

How to make the most of our BPC Selection Events

Set for Success Mentor Competition Winners: The Mentees

Set for Success Mentor Competition Winners: The Mentees

Everything you need to know about the ULaw SQE app

Online graduate Gemma

Learn Your Way: Catching up with recent online graduate Gemma

Top TIkTok accounts for law students

We Support Your Ambition: Top TikTok accounts for law students

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Everyday mental health tips for students

Top 10 playlists for increasing productivity and concentration

Learn Your Way: Top 10 playlists for concentration and productivity

We Support Your Ambition with Aasim Khan

We Support Your Ambition: Aasim Khan

Introducing our new MSc Psychology

Introducing our MSc Psychology

Sealing the deal: How you can make a great lasting impression at the final interview

Sealing the deal: How you can make a great lasting impression at the final interview

Diversity Matter: Martin Whitehorn

Disability Matters Disability: An interview with Martin Whitehorn

Top study resources for online students

Learn Your Way: Top study resources for online students

ULaw alumna Victoria Evans

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3 February 2022

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31 January 2022

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24 January 2022

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19 January 2022

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17 January 2022

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12 January 2022

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10 January 2022

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21 December 2021

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21 December 2021

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20 December 2021

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15 December 2021

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6 December 2021

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3 December 2021

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1 December 2021

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22 November 2021

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17 November 2021

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15 November 2021

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10 November 2021

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8 November 2021

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5 November 2021

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25 October 2021

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22 October 2021

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21 September 2021

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20 September 2021

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15 September 2021

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10 September 2021

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Change the World Finalist: Annabelle Rose

22 February 2021

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15 February 2021

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8 February 2021

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1 February 2021

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22 January 2021

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20 January 2021

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18 January 2021

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15 January 2021

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#generationonline: An interview with Online Librarian Louise Worsfold

13 January 2021

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Career changer: An interview with Rachael Bell

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17 December 2020

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16 December 2020

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Online Programmes Director for The University of Law Business School Konstantinos Samiotis

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7 December 2020

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30 November 2020

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27 November 2020

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23 November 2020

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20 November 2020

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Studying online in Hong Kong: An interview with Justin Griffin

16 November 2020

ULaw Future Pupil Programme Co-ordinator Maria Liddiard

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9 November 2020

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An interview with international canoeist Stuart Bristow

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30 October 2020

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UniBuddy: An interview with Uzma Nasim

21 October 2020

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Vlogging for awareness: An interview with Eunice Kalanga

19 October 2020

ULaw student Tabitha Lee

We Support Your Ambition: Tabitha Lee

16 October 2020

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Taking up Space: An Interview with Chelsea Kwakye

15 October 2020

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Alumni interview: Rosalyn Sheehy

14 October 2020

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The women’s equality campaigner: Harini Iyengar

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Representing death row: An interview with Kate Pryer

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We Support Your Ambition: Helen Garforth

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28 September 2020

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23 September 2020

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Student Association: Harry Walters – Clubs, societies and communications

21 September 2020

Julia Poyong

We Support Your Ambition: Julia Poyong

18 September 2020

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An Evening with William Clegg QC

16 September 2020

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UniBuddy: An interview with Nina Blythe

14 September 2020

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We Support Your Ambition: Nasratullah Mir

4 September 2020

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The diversity and disability advocate: Yasmin Sheikh

2 September 2020

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LLM Mental Health Law: An interview with Kate Smith

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My Clearing experience: An interview with Jessica White

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The careers vlogger: An interview with Chrissie Wolfe

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Virtual ULaw Mooting competition has The Chase star Sean Wallace as part of judging team

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The social mobility advocate: Christina Millan

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The flexible working entrepreneur: An interview with Dana Denis-Smith

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My Clearing experience: James Walters

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Andres Perez on the Business School Advisory Board inaugural meeting

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The climate change lawyer: An interview with Wynne Lawrence

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The flexibility of online learning: An interview with Charlotte Fagan

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The wellbeing advocate: An interview with Eloise Skinner

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BSc Professional Policing: An interview with Jennifer Schmidt-Petersen

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Studying online: An interview with Mark Jeffrey

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ULaw Business Advisory Board: Yan Zhang

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ULaw Business Advisory Board: Nicholas Conway

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Verdict Pioneers 2020

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ULaw Business Advisory Board: An interview with Jane Medcraft

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24 February 2020

ULaw: National Apprenticeship Week

Apprenticeship Week: Student experiences

3 February 2020

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Policing Vision 2030: Your Degree in Policing

22 November 2019

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Should I defer my legal studies for the SQE?

13 November 2019

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An Interview with Shaun Wallace

21 October 2019

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Rachael Gibbens Q&A

13 September 2019

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We Support Your Ambition: An interview with Amy Fitzmaurice

11 September 2019

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9 September 2019

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4 September 2019

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LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: an interview with Amanda Lee

2 September 2019

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Understanding Fred and Rose West: An interview with Leo Goatley

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MA in Company Law: An interview with Patrick Hubble

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Law Abiding Tourists: Legal experts reveal laws that holidaymakers need to know before heading abroad this Summer

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Law with Business: Preparing for a diverse future

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International Business Law Master’s: An interview with Leyanda Purchase

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We Support Your Ambition: Samara McDonald-Tavernier

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Droning on: The legalities of drone-ership

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27 February 2019

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22 February 2019

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11 February 2019

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8 February 2019

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4 February 2019

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31 January 2019

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14 January 2019

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Christmas movie time: Our top legal flic picks

18 December 2018

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International student focus: Dr Shuang Liang

13 December 2018

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Digital HR: How tech is helping HR departments

6 December 2018

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3 December 2018

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The Untraditional Lawyer: Miriam González Durántez

27 November 2018

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22 November 2018

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ULaw Hosts The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Annual Lecture

21 November 2018

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A dream destination: From law to luxury travel

19 November 2018

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14 November 2018

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On The Up: Training contracts on the rise

31 October 2018

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A world of opportunity: An interview with international alumni ambassador for Cyprus, Christos Heracleous

17 October 2018

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15 October 2018

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Experience counts: Our Foundation Year courses

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Gina Miller: My Battle Against Brexit

24 September 2018

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In Your Defence: An interview with Sarah Langford

21 September 2018

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Lead the way: What’s your leadership style?

20 September 2018

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Learning online: Kenneth Wallace-Müller

17 September 2018

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3 September 2018

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18 February 2018

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8 February 2018

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2 February 2018

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As you like it: Study options to suit any lifestyle

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17 February 2017

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10 February 2017

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2 February 2017

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13 January 2017

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Another Triumph in The Surrey Law Society Client Interviewing Competition

11 January 2017

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9 December 2016

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The Skills You Need to Succeed by Alumna Justine Watkinson

1 December 2016

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24 November 2016

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18 November 2016

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11 November 2016

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13 October 2016

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30 September 2016

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23 September 2016

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Staff Snapshot: Laura McGarry - Tutor, Manchester

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Student Snapshot: Illana Adams-Bell, LLB Student, Birmingham

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Graduate Star Victoria Steele

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Graduate Star Charles Reed

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2 February 2016

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18 December 2015

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Graduation Star: David Reader

3 December 2015

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Student Snapshot: William Quamina - GDL student, ULaw Manchester

27 November 2015

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16 November 2015

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Staff Snapshot: Matthew Tomlinson – Lecturer, ULaw Manchester

3 November 2015

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Staff Snapshot: Alex Morrice - Senior Lecturer, Bristol

25 September 2015

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18 September 2015

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Alumni Profile: Nick Connor, Managing Director, Volvo Car UK

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Alumni Interview: Steve Shaw, Head of Communication for Technology, Safety & Legal BP plc

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This much I know: Nicki Rundle, trainee solicitor, Ivy Legal Limited

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Alumni Profile: Shanika Varga

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How to approach a vacation scheme application form

14 January 2015

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Interview: BBC One's The Apprentice star Lauren Riley

19 December 2014

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3 December 2014

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31 October 2014

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Why the legal profession welcomes future lawyers with disabilities

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What to do if you missed the vacation scheme deadline

7 February 2014

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28 January 2014

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When two become one: What law firm mergers and acquisitions mean for future solicitors

4 December 2013

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Social Media and Juries: an Uneasy Combination

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