A Conversation with Former Colombian Congressman David Ernesto Pulido Novoa
David Pulido served as a member of the Colombian House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes de Colombia) from 2018 until 2022. In...
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Interviews & Guides
Olivia Bastin
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
In Discussion with John Barbour on English Language Schools
English is one of the most studied languages in the world. This interview explores the process of setting up a language school abroad.
Collette Mourier and Serena Dwerryhouse
- Feb 8, 2022
- 5 min
Future Jones Day Trainee Insight
St Andrews alumna and Law Review writer Serena Dwerryhouse shares her experience converting to law and training with Jones Day
Aiden L Campbell
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
A Guide to Legal Internships
This article offers a guide to different types of legal internships, from mini pupillages to vacation schemes, to support aspiring lawyers
Lydia Peterson
- Sep 28, 2021
- 17 min
A Conversation with Ted Lewis of the Restorative Church Project and CRJP
Ted Lewis, Founder and Coordinator of the Restorative Church Project explains alternative forms of justice and conflict resolution
Akshika Kandage
- Sep 24, 2021
- 7 min
In Conversation with Bhagya Wickramasinghe of the Environment Foundation Limited, Sri Lanka
Environmental lawyer, Bhagya Wickramasinghe, shares her experience advocating for climate change prevention in Sri Lanka
Siobhan Ali
- Sep 21, 2021
- 8 min
Internship Spotlight: Summer 2021
From interning with Sony Corporation to a virtual vacation scheme, here are some of the legal internships our team took part in this summer.
Collette Mourier
- Aug 22, 2021
- 9 min
Freshfields Bruckhauss Deringer LLP Trainee Insight
St Andrews graduate and trainee solicitor Caspar Everett shares his experiences with Freshfields and top tips for aspiring solicitors
Aiden L Campbell
- Aug 20, 2021
- 5 min
Reflecting on a Human Rights Internship: JustRight Scotland
Aiden Campbell describes his experiences interning with JustRight Scotland, a Glasgow-based human rights law firm.
Morven Stanforth
- Aug 17, 2021
- 4 min
Reflecting on a Virtual Vacation Scheme: Farrer & Co
Law Review writer Morven Stanforth discusses her virtual vacation scheme with Farrer & Co and tips and advice for aspiring solicitors
Siobhan Ali
- Jul 5, 2021
- 6 min
LLM Student Insight
Matthew MacDonald recently graduated from St Andrews and will be converting to law by completing the LLM with BPP University
Siobhan Ali
- Jun 28, 2021
- 5 min
Georgetown University Law Insight
St Andrews alumna Sibilla Grenon discusses her postgraduate law degree at Georgetown University and how to transition into a career in law
Siobhan Ali
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
Allen & Overy LLP Trainee Insight
Trainee Solicitor and St Andrews alumna Gabriella Masding shares her journey into law and training with Allen & Overy LLP
Siobhan Ali
- Jun 9, 2021
- 7 min
Harvard Law Student Insight
St Andrews alumnus Maxwell Dowden talks studying law at Harvard and his experiences undertaking a full law degree after graduation
Siobhan Ali
- Jun 4, 2021
- 9 min
MA Law Student Insight
St Andrews alumna Alexandra Fox discusses her experiences converting to law with the MA in Law degree and how this differs from a GDL
Siobhan Ali
- Sep 27, 2020
- 5 min
Clifford Chance LLP Future Trainee Insight
Former President of the University of St Andrews Law Society discusses her transition to a legal career and future with Clifford Chance LLP
Siobhan Ali
- Sep 25, 2020
- 5 min
Simmons & Simmons Future Trainee Insight
Future Simmons & Simmons trainee Hazal Kirci, who secured 7 law firm interviews, shares her advice on crafting excellent applications
Siobhan Ali
- Sep 18, 2020
- 14 min
Clyde & Co Associate Insight
Georgia Amos, Associate at Clyde & Co, shares her career journey: from university to Training Contract seats and international secondments.
Anna Szekeres
- Sep 13, 2020
- 12 min
In Discussion with Carlos Conde of the Human Rights Watch
Carlos Conde of the Human Rights Watch illustrates why new legislation in the Philippines carries grave human rights implications
Mary-Edens McAbee
- Sep 1, 2020
- 6 min
Students’ Guide to Navigating a Legal Return to the “Bubble”
As students plan their return to St Andrews, awareness of the guidelines at a university and government level is vital
Siobhan Ali
- Aug 14, 2020
- 7 min
Freshfields Bruckhauss Deringer LLP Future Trainee Insight
St Andrews graduate Rhianna shares her tips for training contract applications and how to make the most of your university experience
Siobhan Ali
- Aug 7, 2020
- 10 min
In-House Legal Counsel Insight
Former solicitor at Latham & Watkins and Simmons & Simmons, and St Andrews alum, Netanya Clixby discuses working in-house for a "Fintech"
Sarah Kroll
- Aug 2, 2020
- 5 min
So You Want to Qualify as a Solicitor?: A Guide for Converting to Law
A comprehensive guide for all non-law graduates seeking to convert to law in England, Scotland and North America from education to training
Siobhan Ali
- Jul 28, 2020
- 8 min
DLA Piper Trainee Insight
St Andrews alumnus and future DLA Piper trainee, Sarah Kroll, shares her experiences converting to law later in her career
Siobhan Ali
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
Linklaters LLP Future Trainee Insight
Karanveer, incoming trainee at Linklaters, offers crucial advice to aspiring solicitors on commercial awareness, vacation schemes and more
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