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Non-legal work experience - The jobs I have had and the transferable skills they taught me for the legal world
I have had my fair share of jobs in the past and you will probably be surprised to learn that NONE of them were legal related roles.
Nadia Cook
May 14, 20247 min read
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Studying the SQE - Where to start?
understanding where to begin with the SQE can be daunting. This short and snappy guide is designed to demystify the process...
Nadia Cook
May 9, 20243 min read
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Diary of a Law Student – A week in the Scottish Courts
4th year LLB student Madiha Waseem had the opportunity to shadow a solicitor in the civil courts and noted an account of her experience.
Nadia Cook
May 2, 20249 min read
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The Role of a Business Development Solicitor: Explained
Many times, I'm approached with the question; "What exactly do you do as a Business Development Solicitor?" I aim to shed light on my role.
Nadia Cook
Apr 4, 20247 min read
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Diary of a Devil II - The Compulsory Skills Course
During "Pupillage" traditionally known as "Devilling" you are required to undertake the Faculty of Advocate's compulsory skills course,...
Nadia Cook
Mar 5, 20248 min read
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"What the Devil?"- Is a Mini-Devil?
Emma shares her experiences and reflects upon her recent participation in the 2022/23 Mini-Devil scheme, which is organised and hosted...
Nadia Cook
May 23, 20237 min read
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A 'Day in the Life' of a second year law student - studying in Scotland
As a law student without any family or friends in the law profession, I was entering my studies very much in the dark. I knew the degree...
Nadia Cook
Feb 13, 20236 min read
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Diary of a Devil - The Foundation Course at the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland
The Foundation Course for Devils started today and will go on for the next 5 weeks. The concept behind various courses is "tell-show-do".
Nadia Cook
Jan 5, 202321 min read
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It is still okay not to be okay…
Puneet Kaur, explores the recent initiatives taken by law firms, legal organisations and their regulators to support employee mental health.
Puneet Kaur Puri
Dec 12, 20228 min read
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All you need to know about networking as a junior lawyer in Scotland
All you need to know about networking as a junior lawyer in Scotland.
Bilaal Shabbir
Nov 11, 202210 min read
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Life as a Trainee Patent Attorney - how & why I moved from a background in STEM to IP Law
Ashley Tambe, a Trainee Patent Attorney in the Mechanical team at Murgitroyd, Glasgow shares his experience of why he moved from STEM to IP.
Ashley Tambe
Oct 12, 20226 min read
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The alternative route to solicitor qualification in Scotland: Pre-PEAT Training Contract Explained
Eve Gilchrist shares her experience of completing a Pre-PEAT training contract via The Law Society of Scotland's alternative route to...
Eve Gilchrist
May 1, 202210 min read
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