Key Resources for Aspiring Solicitors
There are so many different resources out there for Aspiring Solicitors at the moment. It certainly was not as saturated when I was in the process compared to how it’s like now.
This has its positives and negatives - the positives being that there are so many places to gain information in a career that is already so competitive. The negatives being that it can be overwhelming - like where the hell do I start?!
Here are my favourite resources that are available for aspiring solicitors at the moment. I have organised it in terms of category, depending on what you’re looking for. I hope you find this useful!
1) Useful Websites
LawCareers.Net - I used this site religiously when I was in the process to keep updated on key deadlines, find out information about the firm and use the LCN Locker. Check out my video where I explain what the LCN Locker is.
The Corporate Law Academy (check out their membership opportunities, courses, the forum and also their 175 interview questions bank)
Commercial Law Academy (courses include advice on writing applications, preparing for interviews and commercial awareness)
Check out my video on how I researched Law Firms - in the video description, there are many sources I listed to use when finding out more information about different firms.
The Tazil Foundation (a charity aimed at inspiring and helping people from low socio-economic backgrounds)
Avvoka (a legal tech company that also takes the time to educate individuals on things like document automation). Check out their Ultimate Guide on Document Automation here.
Mindfull Learning (an educational support company that provides bespoke products and services to individuals that are attracted to city careers like commercial law, banking and consulting. Use ‘SIMS35’ for 35% off their e-guides and ‘SIMS15’ for 15% off their 1-1 services, like interview prep)
2 — Youtube Channels
YouTube has a special place in my heart, it helped me so much when I was in the process. I cannot recommend it enough.
My Channel (lol the audacity to plug my content twice, I’m feeling brave today x)
3 — Commercial Awareness Sources
Check out my Short & Sweet video here, where in the video description I list all the useful sites out there right now to build your commercial awareness.
4) Instagram Pages
Great for keeping updated on the latest legal trends and advice
@simranjeetkmann (of course I had to plug yours truly, come on)
@thecorporatelawacademy (check out their website too, TCLA helped me so much when I was on the process too)
@commerciallawacademy (check out their an e-learning platform for aspiring commercial lawyers too)
@tashanifill (a magic circle trainee solicitor who has his own YouTube channel and also runs really useful workshops)
@inhouselegal (in-house job opportunities posted very regularly here)
@traineeandme (a magic circle paralegal and future trainee solicitor)
@lucydoeslaw (a future magic circle trainee lawyer who also has her own YouTube page)
@legallypossible (future trainee solicitor at UK Top 20 Firm who has her own website and runs weekly commercial awareness run downs)
@hanblox (a trainee solicitor who focuses on content related to productivity, confidence and healthy living)
@thatlawblog and @mylegalcareer (if you’re considering the solicitor apprenticeship route, these pages are your go-to!)
@inhousepotter (if you’re interested in working in-house, Emma is here to help)
@thelegalpath (a future trainee solicitor who has released several free resources for you to access)
@whatthelawyer (breaks down important concepts in accessible posts, and also shares awareness of inspirational individuals in the legal field)
@itsallhearsay (a trainee solicitor at a Top 40 International firm - check out her useful posts)
@lawwithsophie (a silver circle Newly-Qualified Solicitor and mentor at Grow Mentoring)
@legal.chronicles (a future trainee solicitor who makes useful commercial awareness roundups)
