LLM at Bristol: what to expect and how it can shape your legal career

In house lawyer and Law School alumni, Femi Adeluola (LLM 2022) shares his journey from studying LLM Commercial Law to taking the SQE and establishing a successful legal career in the UK. Femi shares some highlights of his studies and some useful careers advice for those considering a career in law.Read more

How to qualify as a solicitor in China with a UK law degree

Trainee Solicitor and Law School alumna, Lei Yang (MA 2022) shares her journey from studying in the UK to working at a top law firm in Beijing. Discover her key insights on legal career pathways, qualification routes, and how her time at Bristol helped shape her success.… Read more

Studying postgraduate law in the UK as a Chinese student

Recent graduate, Boqian Wang, plans to return home to China and pursue a career in international commerce. Having graduated with an LLM International Law and International Relations, Boqian tells us about what she enjoyed most about her course, her plans for the future and achieving the highest grade on her programme.… Read more

How I secured a training contract as an international student in the UK

My name is Surabhi Agashe and I graduated from the University of Bristol in July 2023 after completing the LLB Law degree. In this blog, I want to give you my advice on how to navigate securing a Training Contract in the UK as an international student and the highlights of my course.… Read more

I secured my Training Contract with Burges Salmon through their Diversity Mentoring Scheme

Offered in partnership with the Law School, the Burges Salmon Diversity Mentoring Scheme aims to bridge the gap in offering legal work experience and networking to underrepresented groups. Final-year LLB Law student, Nafisa El-Turke was one of the first mentees on the scheme which ran during 2023 and she shares her experience from application to being mentored and finally receiving a training contract with the firm.… Read more

My journey from law student to pro bono solicitor

To celebrate Pro Bono Week 2023, University of Bristol Law Clinic solicitor, Teaching Associate and alumna, Alex Walker gives an insight into her role working at the University’s pro bono legal service, supporting students improve access to justice and public legal education.… Read more

My experience on the Black Student Internship with Leigh Day

To celebrate Pro Bono Week 2023, University of Bristol Law graduate, Oladayo Ige gives her first hand experience of working in the Law School’s pro bono legal service, the Law Clinic and being an intern as part of the Black Student Internship offered in partnership with law firm, Leigh Day.… Read more

Mentoring at Bristol – Finding career support in my home country 

Are you an international law student looking to establish some professional networks in the legal sector in your home country? Have an idea about where you’d like to work, but want some advice?

Take a look at our Corporate & Commercial Law (international mentors) mentoring scheme, which matches international students to law graduates working in legal roles in a variety of countries overseas.… Read more