Heather Gibson
Tips and advice for future Diploma (DPLP) students: A Student and Diploma Staff Member Perspective
Having been both a student and a member of staff on the Diploma, I feel that I have a unique understanding of what the course involves.
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Nadia Cook
- Feb 2
- 7 min
'Time to Talk Day' - Tackling Imposter Syndrome: experiences and advice from an LLB Law Student
In honour of 'Time to Talk Day' our most recent guest blogger Courtney Evison, a third year LLB Law Student at the University of Stirling...
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Nadia Cook
- Jan 5
- 21 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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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Lucy Burnett
- Nov 19, 2022
- 8 min
Getting Your Foot in the Door with First-Year Insight Schemes: A Scottish LLB Student's Perspective
Some of you may or may not know that as well as vacation schemes, many law firms also host insight schemes for first-year law students.
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Bilaal Shabbir
- Nov 11, 2022
- 10 min
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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Harriet Hearns
- Oct 27, 2022
- 5 min
Tips and tricks for success as an LLB student
Harriet Hearns a penultimate LLB student at Abertay University offers insight into the experiences she has gained so far and tips and tricks
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Cian Gullen
- Oct 25, 2022
- 5 min
Q&A from an Aberdeen University Diploma Graduate - Reflections & Advice for Future Students
Cian Gullen, a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice graduate from RGU shares highlights and tips and advice for future Diploma students.
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Ashley Tambe
- Oct 12, 2022
- 6 min
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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Kate Bradbury
- Sep 16, 2022
- 5 min
Life as a family lawyer in Scotland: the truth
Is it really like the TV drama 'The Split'? What do you do if a client cries in front of you? When you go to court do you wear a wig...
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Heather Gibson
- Sep 1, 2022
- 9 min
Things I wish I’d known during my LLB - Undergraduate Law Degree
A common saying of mine when talking about professionals in any field is: “people forget what they didn’t know, when they didn’t know...
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Brogan Varney
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
Q&A from a 2021/22 Glasgow University Diploma Graduate - Reflections and Advice for Future Students
Brogan Varney, a 2021/22 Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) Graduate at the University of Glasgow shares her insights and advice.
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John Brannigan Advocate
- Jun 22, 2022
- 5 min
Considering a career at the Bar - What you need to know
John Brannigan Advocate shares his experience of devilling. He demystifies the cost element of becoming an Advocate and the entrance process
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Eve Gilchrist
- May 1, 2022
- 10 min
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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Claire Welsh
- Apr 13, 2022
- 3 min
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice Insight Evening - Reflections from the SULS President
Guest post by the President of Stirling University Law Society, who reflects on the Diploma Insight Event that she hosted for its members.
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