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UPDATE ON 2024-25 EDITIONS!
Updated guides are coming soon!We update our Core Guides every summer in time for the new academic year. We’ve had a fair few students get in touch already about when...
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TEAM OF LAW ANSWERED BRAND AMBASSADORS!
We are looking for a team of law student ambassadors for the 2024/25 academic year. If you want to expand your skills and develop your network, this is the role...
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5 ways to improve your LLB grades
We’ve made it to March and suddenly those end-of-year exams don’t seem quite so far away. We thought we’d share our top study tips to help you improve your overall...
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How to get legal work experience
We’ll be honest. This isn’t always easy. However, there are several different routes if you are willing to take the time and commit yourself to it.
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PAID LEGAL INTERNSHIP 2024 - HOW TO APPLY
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious qualified solicitor with excellent written, legal and communication skills and a love for helping students to join our small team of fun, ambitious...
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The Impact of AI on Law Firms - a 5 Minute Guide
There is no question about it… AI is changing the world. And lawyers are no exception to this.So what opportunities are there for different law firms? And how is generative...
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What LLB course options should you choose?
Has your uni already started asking you which subjects you want to study next year? We hope that you’re excited about what’s on offer!Different institutions inform you of your choices...
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How to be more productive with your time so you can do more than just study
Time management is a critical skill for law students - we all know that the coursework is extensive and the workload can be overwhelming, but it is also a key...
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Does cramming for your law exams really work?
Cramming for exams has been around since the dinosaurs walked the earth (ok, maybe not quite THAT long, but it’s hardly a new concept!). The question still remains though -...
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Why you need to switch long study sessions for short study sessions
As a law student, you know how demanding and challenging your course can be. With a lot of information to learn and retain, it can be tempting to study for...
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Will networking help you get a Training Contract?
The route to becoming a solicitor or barrister in the UK is a lengthy and competitive process, and we all know that competition for pupillages and TCs is not going...
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Do lawyers need to be able to do maths?
We have lots of students tell us that they hate maths and that they’re no good at it. If that’s you then pause just a minute…. stay with us here....
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Why You Need to Love Language and Words to Succeed as a Lawyer
When it comes to figuring out whether a career in law is right for you, many people don’t realise just how important a love of language and words are to...
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How to get more done as a law student
Do you have that friend who seems to fit in twice as much stuff as everyone else? Somehow, they can get amazing marks for their work (even though they spend...
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Key Holiday Dates 2023 & 2024
Our printers take a well-deserved break over the holidays. This means that if you would like to receive a physical copy of your guide before the new year you must...
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✨ BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE ✨
Black Friday is here! Get 10% Off on all our Law Revision Study Guides! ✨Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout for you. PLUS…We'll also be choosing two...
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5 science backed study techniques for acing your law exams
Studying for law exams be extremely challenging, but with the right techniques, you can ace your exams and have fun at uni at the same time In this blog, we'll...
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We are looking for our next team of Student Advisors!
We have an experienced editorial team at Law Answered, but we’re always looking for bright students to give us feedback to improve our products. We want our guides to be...
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED SOLICITOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious qualified solicitor with excellent written, legal and communication skills and a love for helping students to join our small team of fun, ambitious...
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KEY DATES FOR 2023-24 EDITIONS
We update all our Core Guides each summer ready for the new academic year. Here are the key dates you need to know for the 2022-23 editions…
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5 mistakes you are making in your law exams - and how to fix them
As an law student, the pressure of exams can be overwhelming. However, being aware of the common mistakes law students make during exams and what you can do to avoid...
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5 effective study techniques for acing your law exams this summer
Let’s be real - law exams can be REALLY challenging. But with the right techniques, you can smash your exams… and maybe even actually enjoy the process of learning!In this...
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New LPC Electives Available!
We are excited to announce that the following guides have been updated and new editions are available! Debt Finance Corporate Transactions - Private Acquisitions Commercial Law & Intellectual Property Advanced...
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We're hiring! Are you our next Legal Writer?
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious individual with excellent written, legal and communication skills and a love for helping students to join our team as a Legal Writer.
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KEY DATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As the holidays approach, we wanted to share our key dates with you, to help with your planning.
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Do you need a law degree to become a lawyer?
The million dollar question… Do you need a law degree to become a lawyer?The short answer is no.The longer answer on the other hand….
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How to get legal work experience in 2022
“You’ve got to get some legal sector work experience, or you won’t get a job in law.”Everyone knows that, right?Well yes, normally some work experience is a very good idea...
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Law application tips
It’s a daunting but necessary task. Applying for legal jobs, vacation schemes, pupillages or traineeships takes a lot of time and sometimes a bit of trial and error. These tips...
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What “commercial awareness” really means for law students
Commercial awareness is keeping up with the business world along side the legal world. For instance when a client asks you for advice, you must assist your client how to...
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Effective firm research
So we all know that when you’re applying to firms, you must be able to carry out research about the firm, its clients and the work that they carry out....
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What’s the secret to getting a vacation scheme?
No surprises here: the first step in law is often research! If you’re looking for a vac scheme, start by researching firms that you think will be a good fit...
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Thinking about a law degree?
The first thing you will notice at university is that everyone will have had a slightly different journey in getting to day one, term one. Whilst many students come direct...
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How to choose the right Law Masters
Before making an application to study a law masters at postgraduate level, there are many things you need to take into consideration before making the application and also in order...
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Why more mentors are needed in the law
One of the best ways to succeed in law is to have a mentor – someone you can turn to for advice and guidance. Mentorship is rarely a formal scheme,...
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Jubilee Bank Holiday Shipping Times
Please note that our shipping time will be different to normal around the Jubilee bank holiday weekend due to changes in Royal Mail / DHL’s delivery service. Please also be...
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Answering problem questions in legal exams
Problem questions will present you with a factual scenario and typically require you to assess the situation from a legal perspective or advise a fictional client.The best way to answer...
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How to get commercially aware
So everyone goes on about commercial awareness all of the time. What does it mean and how to you get it? Here’s our simple guide to set you on the...
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Imposter syndrome - How to beat it
What is this Imposter Syndrome? If you don’t know, then with any luck it isn’t something that ever bothers you. Great! But you might still read on, if you understand...
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We Are Hiring - Marketing & Admin Assistant
We are looking for a motivated, creative individual with excellent written, design and communication skills and a love for marketing to join our team as an Marketing & Admin Assistant.
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How to answer MCQs
Like them or loathe them it seems as if there’s no getting away from assessment by multiple choice questions or MCQs these days. If you’re going to do the SQE...
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Top tips to make your applications stand out
Any graduate job attracts huge numbers of applications, and this is absolutely true of law. The old adage about failing to prepare being preparing to fail is 100% true for...
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What's this "mindfulness" all about?
Mindfulness? Everyone seems to talk about it but what does it actually mean? It’s about living in the moment. A good way of understanding is thinking about how a dog...
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How to write exam answers
The spelling and grammar of your exam answers and the way in which you structure your approach can have a key impact on how well you do. Knowing the law...
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Covid in the workplace
People have adopted widely different attitudes and approaches to changes to working practices during the Covid 19 pandemic. Understandably this has led to numerous disputes between employers and employees; a...
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Choose the right career FOR YOU!
Your career decision is for you, and you alone.. We offer you some pointers on how you can go about making the right decision for a happy and fulfilled career.
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NEW TITLES AVAILABLE!
We are really excited to announce that we have a brand new LLB Core Guide: Employment Law LLB Core Guide Employment Law LPC Elective Private Client Law LPC Elective Family...
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Don't let yourself get overwhelmed!
Have you got too much to do? Are you behind with the work? Are there a million and one things calling for your time? Are you beginning to feel a...