Introduction to legal careers
Private practice commercial lawyer (with Jake Schogger, coming soon)
In-house at a global corporation (coming soon, with Serena)
In-house at a law firm (with Mia Siddique)
In-house at a tech start-up (with James Richardson)
Freelance legal consulting (with @thatcorporatelawyer)
Solicitor's agents and solicitor advocates (with Tessa-Jade Heise)
Arbitration (with Tessa-Jade Heise)
Notary Public (with Alice Toop)
Patent attorney (Iain Russell)
W&I insurer (with James Richardson)
Barrister (with Tessa-Jade Heise)
Working abroad (with Tessa-Jade Heise)
Alternative legal careers
Routes to qualifying as a lawyer
The Solicitors' Qualifying Examination
Solicitor apprenticeships
The Bar Practice Course (for aspiring barristers)
Pupilage (for aspiring barristers)
What is a training contract?
Key skills required of trainee solicitors
Key training contract challenges
The benefits of a training contract
The difference between practice areas and sectors
Overview of the key practice areas
Commercial
Corporate
Banking / Finance
Real Estate
Intellectual Property
Competition / Anti-trust
Tax
Employment & Pensions
Dispute Resolution
Other law firm departments
QUIZ ~ the key practice areas
Overview of common trainee tasks
E-guide to what trainees do
Due diligence: a trainee's role
Due diligence: issues to look out for
Document review: a trainee's role
Non-chargeable work
QUIZ ~ what do trainees actually do?
Understanding your priorities
Self-reflection
Researching roles
Training contracts Q&A
Recommended resources
Commercial Law Handbook
Training Contract Handbook
LinkedIn networking group
In short, because the course was developed and delivered by an ex-Magic Circle commercial lawyer, with almost a decade of experience working as a lawyer across eight practice areas.
Insights come from real first-hand experience, supplemented by expert contributions from a range of senior City lawyers.
Explains - in granular detail - what common trainee tasks involve and why certain skills are essential, helping you to clearly picture what life as a trainee is like.
Includes content from our best-selling Commercial Law Handbook and Training Contract Handbook.
Animated videos to explain concepts more clearly and improve the learning experience.
Hear what subscribers have said about this course
As a non law student who is keen to become exposed to the career, but started with a lack of professional connections in the field, I found this course to be...
Read MoreAs a non law student who is keen to become exposed to the career, but started with a lack of professional connections in the field, I found this course to be instrumental to the development of my legal proficiency. What I appreciated about this course was the digestible, yet detailed insight into the fundamentals of law, educating me on a variety of important areas an aspiring lawyer should be aware of. Have recommended this course to numerous people.
Read LessThis course gives a great overview of typical trainee tasks and a breakdown of how work varies between practice areas. Super useful for anyone applying for t...
Read MoreThis course gives a great overview of typical trainee tasks and a breakdown of how work varies between practice areas. Super useful for anyone applying for training contracts!
Read LessGreat for anyone trying to get into the legal industry and understand the basic parts. I really enjoyed the graphics of the videos, which made it easier to f...
Read MoreGreat for anyone trying to get into the legal industry and understand the basic parts. I really enjoyed the graphics of the videos, which made it easier to follow and understand the content. All in all really insightful and a great resource!
Read LessI really enjoyed this first part, very insightful, it was all I was looking for and needed. Many thanks Jake
I really enjoyed this first part, very insightful, it was all I was looking for and needed. Many thanks Jake
Read LessClear structure and everything you need to know
Clear structure and everything you need to know
Read LessVey helpful where the speaker highlights their personal experience as a trainee.
Vey helpful where the speaker highlights their personal experience as a trainee.
Read LessWent into surprising amount of detail on all the different practice areas and teams within commercial law and how trainee's tasks and skills relate to that, ...
Read MoreWent into surprising amount of detail on all the different practice areas and teams within commercial law and how trainee's tasks and skills relate to that, how to answer interview questions and other related information that made the course well rounded, eg considering alternatives careers in commercial law aside from the traditional. I would consider adding transcripts to videos that don't already have them in order to improve accessibility. Overall, invaluable information collated in one place for learners starting their journey.
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