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Non-legal work experience - The jobs I have had and the transferable skills they taught me for the legal world

Nadia Cook

May 147 min read

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.

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Nadia Cook

May 93 min read

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...

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Diary of a Law Student – A week in the Scottish Courts

Nadia Cook

May 29 min read

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.

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The Role of a Business Development Solicitor: Explained

Nadia Cook

Apr 47 min read

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.

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Diary of a Devil II - The Compulsory Skills Course

Nadia Cook

Mar 58 min read

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,...

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Nadia Cook

May 23, 20237 min read

"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...

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A 'Day in the Life' of a second year law student - studying in Scotland

Nadia Cook

Feb 13, 20236 min read

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...

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Diary of a Devil - The Foundation Course at the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland

Nadia Cook

Jan 5, 202321 min read

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".

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Puneet Kaur Puri

Dec 12, 20228 min read

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.

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All you need to know about networking as a junior lawyer in Scotland

Bilaal Shabbir

Nov 11, 202210 min read

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.

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Life as a Trainee Patent Attorney - how & why I moved from a background in STEM to IP Law

Ashley Tambe

Oct 12, 20226 min read

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.

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The alternative route to solicitor qualification in Scotland: Pre-PEAT Training Contract Explained

Eve Gilchrist

May 1, 202210 min read

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...

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