About Us
Whether you’re at law school, university or sixth form, if you’re an aspiring solicitor or barrister then The Student Lawyer provides you with everything you’ll need to make chasing down your dream law careers that little bit easier.
Our guides will help you navigate your legal studies and the job market, and our weekly articles will ensure you are always up to date on the latest legal and commercial news for those all important interviews.
New for 2020 - the TSL Mentor Scheme matches mentors from the legal industry - both solicitors and barristers - with mentees from underrepresented groups. The TSL Job Board contains hundreds of trainee, paralegal, and other junior legal roles, and the TSL Tutors service provides a directory of the country’s best law tutors.
News & Articles
Weekly Briefings
TSL’s team of writers telling you all the legal and commercial stories you need to know this week. Perfect for brushing up on the news before an interview.
Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 15th April 2024
Stefan Iacobescu, Mahault Dignet and Aqua Koroma provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 8th April 2024
How does M&A save companies billions in tax?Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 1st April 2024
Natalie Campbell and Trinh Nguyen provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.The Future Lawyer Weekly Briefing – W/C 25th March 2024
An in-depth look into the Lidl v Tesco controversy.Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 18th March 2024
Mahault Dignet and Avishai Marcus provide a round-up of issues and debates we must all be aware of in the upcoming weeks.
Latest articles
TSL’s team of writers give you a more in-depth take on the latest legal and commercial stories. Includes useful tips for law students and interviews with legal industry professionals.
Intersectionality and Sexual Violence
By Abigail Wonga. Reading time: three minutes In April 2024, The Student Lawyer’s D&I team are marking the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). […]Why People and Businesses Should Be Concerned About the State of Councils.
In this article, Nisha Rikhi discusses the services provided by local councils and their impact on businesses and people.Assessment Periods: Striking the Right Balance Between Exams and Mental Health
In this article, Sammar Masood discusses how you can look after your mental health during the assessment period.Challenges in Prosecuting Sexual Offences
By Levon Curtis. Reading time: three minutes In April 2024, The Student Lawyer’s D&I team are marking the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). […]
FEATURED FIRMS
Every month, TSL shines a light on a different law firm or chambers. If you are trying to work out which firms and chambers you should be applying to, our Featured Firm profiles give you all the information you need to make this important decision.
TSL Mentorship
scheme
The TSL Mentorship Scheme matches mentors from the legal industry - both solicitors and barristers - with mentees from underrepresented groups. Successful applicants will receive one-on-one coaching and advice throughout the year from their mentor and will be invited to exclusive networking events and skills workshops.
TSL Tutors
For those looking for a helping hand with their law studies, TSL has assembled a directory of the best private law tutors in the country. Choose face to face or online sessions for help from A-Level law through the LLB/GDL all the way to the LLM or even law PhD.
The TSL
Podcast
Each week, TSL interviews a different guest from the legal profession to provide you with insight into their career journey and top tips for how to be successful throughout your legal career. Whether you are looking for guidance on how to improve your application writing skills, interview skills, public speaking skills or how to make the most out of your training contract/pupillage, we have an episode for you!