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Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 2 Trainee and Newly Qualified Society
In the second of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we spoke to Andrew Bergin of the Trainee and Newly Qualified Society (TANQ).
'CV fodder' – myth versus reality
Graduates pursuing a career in law should think about what the classic CV lines like ‘excellent communications skills’ really mean.
Spotlight on new lawyers groups: Part 1 Scottish Young Lawyers' Association
In the first of a series looking at support groups for new lawyers, we caught up with Emma Boffey, President of the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association (SYLA).
Trainee blog - Letitia Longworth
Letitia Longworth obtained her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh, after studying English in St Andrews for her first degree. Letitia is two months into her first seat with Brodies LLP, working with the Energy & Infrastructure team in Edinburgh.
NQ blog - October 2015: App technology and staying efficient
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
A little clarity on pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors
In his latest piece, Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Society, answers questions regarding pension auto-enrolment for trainee solicitors.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John Morgan is one of our new trainee bloggers from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.
NQ blog - September 2015: Managing less favourable outcomes as an NQ
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Legal traineeships and the perils of tunnel vision
Rob Marrs, senior policy and development manager at the Law Society of Scotland, reflects on his own past experiences of job hunting and the lessons for anyone looking for a traineeship.
Trainee blog - David Bales
David Bales is another of our trainee bloggers who takes a look back at the last two years as his traineeship ends and he starts his new role as a solicitor in Brodies’ real estate department in Glasgow in July.
NQ blog - August 2015: Being a trusted legal adviser means more than knowing the law
John Brannigan studied at the University of Glasgow and completed his traineeship at Gallen & Co Solicitors.
Trainee blog - John Morgan
John Morgan is one of our new trainee bloggers, from Brodies LLP. John grew up in Coatbridge, in North Lanarkshire, and attended the University of Glasgow for his LLB, spending time abroad at the Universities of Toronto, Connecticut and Cagliari.
