Nadia Cook
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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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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Nadia Cook
Mar 209 min read
A Solicitor's Real Life Story: Moving on from a Traumatic Traineeship Experience
Caitlin is a Senior Associate and Accredited Family Law Specialist at high street firm Freelands Solicitors. She graduated from the...
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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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Nadia Cook
Apr 6, 20237 min read
My experiences and insight as a first generation, working-class “lawyer”
My experiences and insight as a first generation, working-class “lawyer”.
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Heather Gibson
Mar 15, 20239 min read
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 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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Nadia Cook
Feb 2, 20237 min read
'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, 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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Lucy Burnett
Nov 19, 20228 min read
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, 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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Cian Gullen
Oct 25, 20225 min read
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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Kate Bradbury
Sep 16, 20225 min read
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, 20229 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 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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Claire Welsh
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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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