Up the Career Ladder

Dear there

Here's another piece of advice to help you climb that legal career ladder right to the top!  And remember, as a Climber, you’ve also been entered into a bonus prize draw for a 12-month LinkedIn Premium subscription! Results will be released after 25 August and if you're a winner, we will email you. 

Step 3: Building an Outstanding CV

Climbers who want to stand out and rise up within the world of law need to start now.  Here's how:

⚖️ Gain legal experience:

Whether it’s legal internships (even unpaid), within university law societies or mooting competitions.

💼 Add non-legal extras that showcase leadership:

For example, captaining a sports team, leading a society, organising events, being a campus ambassador, and any job roles with a customer focus.

🧠 Tell a clear story on your CV + LinkedIn:

Show you're ambitious, focused and prepared, and let your journey make sense to recruiters.

BLOG

CV Template & Tips

CV-writing is a skill you will need to get right from the very beginning of your career. Check out our top tips in our blog.

Read here >

SOCIAL

Legal Journey Inspo

At our last Future Lawyers Convention, we interviewed young lawyers for their top tips on starting a career in law.

Check it out here >

DOWNLOADABLE

LinkedIn Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet to help you vamp up your LinkedIn profile to potential employers and networking contacts in the legal sector.

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Legal Skills For Aspiring Lawyers

We have recently partnered with Forage to create a simulation for aspiring lawyers so you can test your skills before sitting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

Wondering About SQE Costs + Funding?

We have an upcoming webinar breaking down all costs related to the SQE, how to prepare to fund it, what support is available and how to plan financially for your legal qualification journey. Join us on Wednesday 20 August at 13:00 BST.

Are you gearing up for the January or July 2026 SQE1 exam? We’ve got an exclusive discount just for you!

Choose from a range of full- and part-time SQE1 and SQE2 prep courses, including our full-time 10-week option, perfect for qualifying as quickly as possible. Pick the course that best fits your schedule and start preparing today!

Have questions about the course, our funding options or the exam itself? Our team is here to help every step of the way. Simply book a call here >