Steve Weiner, Business Skills Consultant at Ashurst

2013-05-17 11:03 AMInterviews

Having initially trained as a solicitor with international law firm Ashurst, Steve Weiner has enjoyed a diverse career in learning and development, training and … stand-up comedy. An award-winning comedian, we chatted to Steve about the benefits of his blend of performance and legal experience in his role as a Business Skills Consultant. 

The GDL Experience

2013-05-08 01:48 PMInterviews

Jack Moxon decided to train to be a solicitor after completing a non-law undergraduate degree. The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is the way forward for all students looking to convert, and, as Jack explains, it’s a full on year with lots of new...

What’s it like to study the LPC?

2013-05-07 12:10 PMInterviews

Following a first taste of work in a law firm aged 16, and excited by the practical aspects of the job, Charlotte Pitt knew a career as a solicitor was the way for her. Having studied for a law degree and now in the thick of her LPC course with BPP...

Life as a BPTC Student

2013-05-07 11:47 AMInterviews

After successfully completing a non-law undergraduate degree and a GDL at BPP Law School, Leeds, Emily Reed is currently studying the BPTC with BPP – the programme that will prepare her to take on a career as a barrister. With a pupillage lined...

Meet the Trainee: Ince & Co

2013-04-30 12:39 PMInterviews

Taiwanese by birth, Malene Wang grew up in the United States and studied computer science at university. After graduating she worked as a computer programmer in the financial services industry for six years. Having been transferred over to the UK, Malene...