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YOUNG LAWYER - the magazine for young and aspiring lawyers

ISSUE 8

Issue 8 of Young Lawyer is now out! And there is still time for you to enter our essay competition to win a free place on NCLT's LPC. For all the details of the competition, and to read our terms and conditions, click here.

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Festival frenzy

Now that election fever has come and gone, it's time to think about how you're going to spend the next few hopefully sun-filled months - starting with that summertime staple, festivals. Read more >>

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Up the ladder

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An alternative routeFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

The chance to gain invaluable experience, earn money and be debt free – studying part time may be a relatively unknown path to qualification, but the opportunities it offers will appeal to many. Rachel Holdsworth reports

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International affairsFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

Embarking on a legal career in the UK as an international student or as someone with an entirely non-law background has many advantages, but there are several important points to consider, says Prateek Swaika

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Going up?Free

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

More and more firms rely on paralegals as a key element of their service delivery. But what does the role actually involve and how does it contribute to the career development of young lawyers? Paralegal turned trainee solicitor Ryan Siner...

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How many roads?Free

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

BVC students without a pupillage can join the Bar via alternative routes, explains Paul Wilmshurst

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Win friends and influence peopleFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

With a freeze on training contracts likely to continue in 2010, candidates must stack as many cards in their favour as they can. Helen Langton shares her top tips

At the coalface

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Weather permittingFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

A leap into a specialised area of law can be a daunting experience, but it can prove to be worth the risk. Angelique de Lafontaine reflects on her seat in public procurement and secondment at the Met Office

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It's personalFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

From highly complex cases to bizarre requests, Robert Webb reflects on the ever-changing and increasingly challenging world of a personal injury lawyer

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The full worksFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

A pupillage in employment law offers a unique set of challenges, and, with the Equality Act recently becoming law, its an area with an exciting future, says Nathaniel Caiden

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Border lineFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

Immigration barristers defend some of the most vulnerable people in society – a role which is both demanding and satisfying, says Vinesh Mandalia

Money matters

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There's no limitFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

Always dreamt of becoming a lawyer but think you’ve missed your chance and assume you can’t afford it? Angharad Lynn explores the options available to older students

Location, location

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Leeds: looking livelyFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

The cultural, financial and commercial heart of West Yorkshire, Leeds has come a long way from its coal-mining roots. Christian Hellmund reports

Beyond law

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Catching the next waveFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

After learning about media law in his job as a radio broadcaster, Dominic Walker became hooked on the idea of becoming a lawyer and is now enjoying life as a student

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Access all areasFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

Getting involved in pro bono work looks great on your CV, but it can also help you to develop important legal skills and meet new people while also being an enjoyable experience, says Siobhan Howard-Palmer

Downtime

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From the decks to the BarFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

After years in the music industry as a club events organiser and professional DJ, Chris Hawkes now takes on the social committee at the College of Law while completing the Bar Vocational Course

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Summer festival round-up...Free

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

May we suggest where to pitch your tent this summer?

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Satire and the lawFree

Young Lawyer Summer 2010

How Chris Morris had to be creative with broadcasting law to make one of the most important programmes ever

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