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We’re thrilled to announce that the very first issue of TSL’s Weekly Edge will be hitting inboxes on 23rd July. It’s your new go-to useful, bite-sized practical commercial awareness, built for future solicitors outside the City bubble. the-student-lawyer.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Want to sound sharp in interviews without reading the Financial Times cover to cover? The Weekly Edge; commercial awareness made simple, relevant, and actually useful. It is the newsletter made for future lawyers aiming for high street and mid-tier firms. the-student-lawyer.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Say hello to TSL’s Weekly Edge! A brand-new newsletter made especially for future solicitors aiming for regional or high-street firms or anyone who wants to actually understand how law works beyond the lecture hall. the-student-lawyer.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Have a read of Amanpreet Singh’s recent article, Law Student Analysis of Key News Stories: Labour says goodbye to NHS England. 🏥 This article explores how the change affects the legal and policy aspects in the public sector. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/19/law…

As a law student, building a strong CV is essential for securing internships, training contracts, or even your first full-time job post-graduation. Have a read of our recent article written by Inaya, for tips for your CV! thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/19/bui…

If you are a law student or an aspiring solicitor, you have likely come across the terms training contract and vacation scheme. Caity Kelly has written an interesting article discussing whether a Vacation Scheme Or Direct Training Contract Right For You. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/14/is-…

Why not spend your bank holiday Monday brushing up on some tips and tricks, by reading Fareeda Bakare’s recent article, Old Tricks for New Cases: Leveraging Your Prior Learning in Law School! thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/14/old…

Take part in All About Law’s Assessment Centre Presentation masterclass to discover how you can succeed in delivering an outstanding presentation at a law firm's assessment centre. allaboutlaw.co.uk/presentations-…

In the national news over the past few weeks there has been discussion of the reforms that government is seeking to make to the welfare state. Have a read of Nisha Rikhi’s recent article: The Purpose and Impact of the Welfare Benefits Reform. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/09/the…

Nisha Rikhi has written an interesting article discussing the Special Needs Scandal. This article explores the scandal and what must be done to make it right for the most vulnerable group of children in the country. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/09/the…

We’ve got a new case law update for you discussing the case of Herculito Maritime Ltd and Others (Respondents) v Gunvor International BV and Others (Appellants) [2024] UKSC 2. In this article Emma Hewins discusses the Supreme Court judgment. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/01/her…

Have a read of Humairah Khokhar’s recent article, WH Smith’s High Street Disappearance: A Landmark £76 Million Sale. The article discusses why WH Smith’s strategy shifted, what Modella Capital’s Strategy is and what is next for the High Street store! thestudentlawyer.com/2025/04/05/wh-…

‼️Something new is coming to The Student Lawyer… …A self-serve Mentor Directory designed to make mentoring more accessible, scalable and personal‼️ If you want to become a mentor, you can apply by completing the form below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Have a read of our future lawyer update; Things I Wish I Knew About Law School written by Fatema Antara and Nabhan Zarif Sayeed. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/03/30/the…

Do you want to develop your skills? All About Law’s have got you covered with their contract review exercise, which should provide you with an insight into how an Individual Exercise might be structured. Registering is free! allaboutlaw.co.uk/assessment-cen…

When reality isn’t what you thought it would be!

Check out Leanne Wylie’s article discussing Pre/ post – nuptial agreement reform: what is this and what does it mean for law firms? The article discusses how law firms have responded to the proposed reform and the idea of binding nuptial agreements. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/03/26/pre…

Have a read of Malaika Rehman’s recent article discussing the case of R (on the application of HA (Iraq)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] UKSC 22. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/03/22/r-o…

Have a read of our recent article which not only helps you with your commercial awareness, but also provides you with a SWOT analysis for Apple’s advanced data protection. thestudentlawyer.com/2025/03/17/upd…

Skype’s existence completely changed the digital communications market when of was founded in August 2003, but on May 5th, 2025, Skype will be shut down. Check out our recent commercial awareness article discussing Skype’s Decline: What Went Wrong? thestudentlawyer.com/2025/03/21/sky…