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‘Are my hopes of a career at the commercial bar just a pipe dream?’

I’ve been seduced by the CVs of incoming pupils and I know mine does not exactly shine in comparison, says a reader requiring advice

Jun 2 2023 9:16am
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Career-changing doctor: ‘Can I negotiate my training contract salary?’

I have years of experience and transferable skills

May 6 2022 10:11am
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‘Will doing a PhD damage my chances of a career at the bar?’

I have a fully-funded offer from Oxford Uni

Oct 30 2020 11:33am

Will doing a PhD spell the end of my career in private practice?

Newly qualified solicitor questions a return to education

Nov 16 2016 11:01am

‘Help! I can’t secure a training contract’

Shearman & Sterling senior recruitment manager Paul Gascoyne lends his expertise for a special edition of our Career Conundrums series

May 9 2023 11:06am
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‘My dream vac scheme wasn’t what I expected’

Cold partners = red flag? asks TC hopeful

Jun 24 2024 8:30am
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‘What do I wear on my vac scheme?’

Fashion advice required

May 24 2024 8:00am
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‘Is law firm culture really a thing?’

Budding City lawyer seeks advice

May 9 2024 8:39am
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‘From civil service to City law – will I secure at TC?’

Career changer seeks guidance

Apr 24 2024 8:47am
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‘I failed SQE1 and lost my TC. Is anyone else in the same boat?’

Needs help on what to do next

Mar 19 2024 8:51am
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‘I failed SQE2 and need some advice’

Aspiring solicitor seeks guidance

Mar 1 2024 7:40am
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‘How did everyone find the SQE?’  

One solicitor hopeful says they feel 'pretty deflated'

Feb 8 2024 8:45am
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