Useful Links On this page you can find a collection of websites and publications many of our clients and advisers have used in the past to find out more about studying and practicing law in the UK.   Studying in the UK Working in the UK Researching Firms and Legal News Organisations   We hope you find these useful for your research and if you have any feedback or additions we would love to hear from you. Send in your favourite links feedback@lawbritannia.co.uk Links on our sites to third party websites are not an endorsement by LawBritannia. LawBritannia does not endorse any organisation, product or services advertised in pages linked from LawBritannia.co.uk or LawBritannia.com nor does it accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting. The use of linked third party Websites is at your own risk. Last Updated: February 12, 2010 20:36 Researching Firms & Legal News   Allaboutlaw Everything you need to know about a career in law from sixth form to employment and everywhere in between. BBC Bitesize Revision Unsure of commercial terminology - get the basic guide to Business Studies from the BBC. BBC Business News Build your commercial awareness with BBC business news from around the world. UK Business Directory Chambers and Partners By clicking on the UK guide you can search firms by specialism and location.  The search ranks the firms (so you can get an idea of prestige) and also gives you information on personnel at the firm as well as links to recent cases and news stories. The Chambers Student Guide Includes rankings from the UK Guide, with careers advice, timetables and a special section - The True Picture - trainees views of the leading law firms. CV Mail cvMailUK has been designed to save you time when applying to UK & International law firms for Training Contracts and Vacation Work The websitefeatures detailed information about each law firm and post-application, you can manage all your correspondence in the one place. Find a solicitor Directory of solicitors showing expertise and experience. Law Society Library Online The result of a collaborative venture between the Law Society and LexisNexis. It brings you fast, easy access to the library catalogue and value added legal information sources, plus selected free LexisNexis content. Lawcareers.net Online resource for future lawyers. Offers details of how to go about joining the legal profession and features a searchable directory of law firms. The Lawyer Delivering news, analysis, jobs and training. Designed to help lawyers to monitor, research and respond to the latest developments in the legal profession. The Lawyer 100 Ranks the UK's major firms on revenue, profit and headcount lines over the last five years. The Lawyer Hot 100 Celebrates names in all areas of the legal profession: campaigners, assistants, in-house counsel, public sector, corporate, the bar, management, finance, real estate and projects, Lawyer2B Provides news, insight and commercial awareness to law students and trainees across the UK. The Lawyer Guide to a Career in Law The Lawyer Guide to a Career in Law, contains all you need to know about finding and securing that dream legal job; it also includes information on the type of roles you could do in a law firm in the UK, from paralegal to recruitment (click on Alternative Careers)   Legal 500 Recommended law firms and lawyers worldwide. Guide to the legal market in over 70 countries. In-depth independent editorial, recommendations of law firms and lawyers, and law firm directories. Legal Job Spot A job listings website specialising in law jobs. Includes vacancies within law firms and other legal organisations for solicitors, legal secretaries, and legal support staff. Legal Week Publisher of news and analysis for lawyers in the UK and carries a large amount of legal recruitment advertising. Legal Week Student News, careers advice plus firm and training contract searches as well as email alerts. Prospects Web ‘Focus on Law’ includes general information and advice on careers in law and alternative careers. Sign up to receive emails from law firms, institutions and sets of chambers about training contracts, pupillages, vacation placements, mini pupillages and courses. Roll on Friday Provides news, views and gossip on the legal profession - including the top firms' salaries, benefits and independent reviews. Student at Law Designed to help students who are considering a career in law.  The aim of the site is to provide easy to understand beginners advice to students so that they can disseminate the information available to them. Trainee Solicitor.co.uk Online discussion board where students can find information on training contracts and trainee solicitors can discuss issues arising from their contracts. Users have posted articles on subjects such as finding a training contract, which degree to choose, funding the LPC etc. US Law Firms For more information on applying to US firms based in the UK for paralegal and newly qualified positions: Venables Comprehensive library of legal resources in the UK and Ireland for lawyers and students, maintained by Delia Venables. Waterlow Professional Publishing Waterlow Legal Directory range can be searched free of charge and includes solicitors, barristers, legal services and recruitment consultants. Menu

Studying in the UK British Council - UK Scholarships Database of scholarship options for international students, searchable by level of study, institution, subject and country of origin. Central Applications Board (for GDL and LPC applications) Provides a central applications system for all Institutions providing a full-time Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice Course. The Guardian University Guide Interactive guide to universities and colleges in the UK. www.llmstudy.com Search our comprehensive database of global LLM programmes and unique LLM bursaries LLM Guide LLM GUIDE aims to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide of LLM programs available on the internet. They also host an active discussion board and publish original content of interest to prospective students. Meridian Business School is an independent college registered in England and Wales to offer further and higher education to the local and international students. The school offers professional courses in marketing, IT, management, hospitality, banking and finance, accountancy and offers a LLM, LLB and Associate degrees in Legal Studies. Prospects.ac.uk Useful advice and material for international students studying and working in the UK. Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) One World Studies offers preparation courses for the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT). The QLTT enables foreign lawyers to qualify as English solicitors by sitting a short conversion exam, administered by the Law Society of England and Wales. Rate Your Law School The site, allows students to express their views on the legal education and enables you to compare your experience with that of law students at other colleges and universities across the UK. Solicitors Regulation Authority Advice about academic training, Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test, training contracts and regulations from the Law Society. Studying in the UK A guide to sources of funding for international students produced by UKCOSA. UCAS: Study in the UK UCAS provides a central admissions service and advice for people applying to full-time, undergraduate (degree) courses at UK universities and colleges. UKCOSA The Council for International Education offering information on UK employment and immigration law, as well as advice on postgraduate study. UKNARIC (The National Academic Recognition Centre) Resource for international students needing to compare their qualifications when making applications for employment. Menu   Working in the UK & Vacancies     Jobrapido Jobrapido enables you to search through over 400,000 jobs posted on job boards, recruiting agency and company websites. New Law Jobs The latest careers in legal profession. LexisNexis Butterworths has provided a community where the best legal recruiters find quality candidates and candidates find hundreds of new positions, clearly listed to help them find their dream job in seconds. US Firms in London For more information on applying to US firms based in the UK for paralegal and newly qualified positions Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment Offer legal recruitment advice relevant to law students and graduates, free guidance for obtaining a training contract or work experience, CV and Careers Coaching Services and a new Legal Work Experience Scheme. Work Permits ( UK ) Official government service aimed at employers gives information on how to apply for an employee visa. Working in the UK Information about the various routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to come and work in the United Kingdom. Solicitors Regulation Authority Training Contracts Information and Guidelines Guide to Working in the UK after your studies Produced by UKCOSA for international students. UK Legal Job Advice BCL Legal. Includes information regarding interview techniques and CV writing. Menu   Organisations Find Solicitors at Solicitors.co.uk Supplying a comprehensive resource for finding solicitor's available online so you can begin to receive legal advice without delay. Including personal injury solicitors, divorce solicitors, conveyancing solicitors & employment law solicitors. The General Council of the Bar- Qualifying as a Barrister and Training The Careers section deals with stages of training, information on funding, timetable planning, and also contains an online database of careers and legal events listings. The information in this section should help you in deciding whether to train as a barrister, taking into account personal qualities needed, financial considerations, the nature of the job, and academic requirements. Inns of Court Gray's Inn Inner Temple Lincolns Inn Middle Temple Law Society of England & Wales The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales. Solicitors Regulation Authority Advice about academic training, training contracts and regulations from the Law Society.   Pro Bono Organisations Amnesty International Promotes general awareness of human rights and opposes specific abuses of human rights. Free Representation Unit FRU is a small London-based charity offering an advocacy service to people on low incomes in Employment and Social Security Tribunals. Human Rights Lawyers Association This specialist professional association offers membership to all solicitors, barristers/advocates, judges, legal executives, in-house lawyers, government lawyers, legal academics, pupils, trainees and legal students who have an interest in human rights law. Liberty Liberty is one of the UK's leading human rights and civil liberties organisations. Solicitors' Pro Bono Group National charity whose main aim is to promote, support and encourage pro bono work throughout the legal sector from law students to firms.   Associations Association of Muslim Lawyers Advice provided on Career paths (solicitors/barristers); Undergraduate and Post-graduate Education; CV; Application Forms and Interviews. Association of Women Barristers Association represents, supports and furthers the interests of women barristers and provides professional, business and social activities for women barristers. Black Solicitors' Network The Group represents solicitors, registered European lawyers, trainee solicitors and student members of the Law Society who are either from an African or Caribbean descent or who wish to promote the aims and objectives of the Group irrespective of their race, religion, colour or creed. English Law Students' Association ELSA are an independent, intercollegiate, not-for-profit, non-political Association of London Law Students. In particular, they encourage membership from those who have an international outlook or those who are interested in improving the world around them by becoming active citizens. ELSA London  believes strongly in the protection of human rights and encourage law students to become pro-active in this field by undertaking pro bono or voluntary work placements with human rights NGOs. The European Law Students' Association Members include students and recent graduates who are interested in law and have demonstrated commitment to international issues. Organises talks and workshops around the UK. European Young Bar Association The EYBA is a non-profit making, multinational young lawyers association established to encourage links between and to promote the interests and welfare of young lawyers throughout geographical Europe. International Bar Association The IBA provides a unique platform for professional development and legal education, networking, and strategy for world law. It promotes the exchange of information between lawyers and legal associations worldwide, covering all areas of commercial law and public and professional interests. International Law Students Association (ILSA) ILSA gives information on opportunities for study, research and career networking which concentrates on international and transnational law. Society of Asian Lawyers In 2003 the SAL launched its mentoring scheme to assist students, trainees, pupils and practitioners who need help and guidance in their careers. The mentoring scheme puts people in touch with mentors who can provide the benefit of their experiences to those who need them. Junior Lawyers Division Launched in January 2008 for junior lawyers across England and Wales, the JLD is a division of the Law Society with an independent voice. This free membership group is aimed at student members of the Law Society enrolled through the SRA, trainees, and solicitors with up to five years' active PQE.   Menu

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