The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Blog
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Bilgeyiskhanim Mirizada on Navigating a Career in Public International Law: What Aspiring Lawyers Should Know
Bilgeyiskhanim is an international lawyer with extensive experience providing strategic legal advice to individuals, governments, and non-governmental organisations across a wide spectrum of public international law. She has worked at …
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Maab Saifeldin on the SQE, training in-house and celebrating unique career paths
“Brace yourself and get thick skin” In the latest episode of Brief Encounters we sit down with Maab Saifeldin: trainee solicitor, lawfluencer, and mother of one. We have an honest …
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Alexander Kardos-Nyheim on how junior lawyers can use AI to their advantage
“The train is coming into the station. As lawyers we’re all waiting on the platform. The train’s going to go – you either get on the train, or you don’t. It’s your decision.” In this episode we talk to founder and …
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Trainee Solicitor Annabel Field on Believing in Yourself and Working in Clinical Negligence
“Independent. Rewarding. Strategic.” In this episode of Brief Encounters, Future Lawyers sits down with trainee solicitor Annabel Field to discuss her journey into law, the SQE and life in a …
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The National Apprenticeship Show 2026: A debt-free route to becoming a lawyer? Yes please.
Seemingly unbothered by the torrential rain of 2026, school students from all over London and Surrey flocked to Sandown Park Racecourse last week for the National Apprenticeship Show. Future Lawyers joined over 30 …
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‘Opportunities aren’t out of reach’ – how solicitor apprenticeships are opening up the legal profession
Solicitor apprenticeships are shaking up the legal profession, with growing numbers of leading firms introducing the alternative route to qualification; challenging long-held traditions around legal training and career progression “I …
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Don’t miss vacation scheme deadlines!
If you do anything this month, make it vacation scheme applications. Most law firms set their spring and summer vacation scheme deadlines for the end of December or the end …
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Demystifying the Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Barrister
The Bar is often harshly viewed as an elitist and enigmatic profession. Entrenched in steeped tradition and accessible only to those with a particular background or connections. While the journey …
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How to be a Successful Law Student
Success as a student demands not only strong academic skills, but also effective study habits, disciplined time management, and genuine engagement with your chosen field of study. In the latest …
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How much do NQ solicitors earn?
Junior solicitor salaries have been making headlines recently. But how much do law firms really pay? In this blog we take a closer look at the factors affecting how much …
