TikTok creators law applicants should be following
Forget dance challenges and lip-syncing*: here are a selection of the best TikTok accounts for future law students (*may include some dance challenges and lip-syncing)
My Legal Career
Maia Crockford (@mylegalcareer), a recently qualified apprentice solicitor at DAC Beachcroft, shares her experience of taking an alternative route to qualifying as a lawyer.
Alongside inspirational videos of her life inside and outside the office, Maia frequently busts myths and answers common questions about apprenticeships.
LegallyLucy
Law student LegallyLucy (@legallylucy) creates videos about all aspects of studying law, from pre-university to applying for training contracts after graduation.
You’ll find tips on studying for A-levels, writing your university application for law and sitting the LNAT, as well as topics such as writing effective lecture notes and unearthing those all-important paid internships.
She doesn’t shy away from the financial side of things, either, with a series of videos on demystifying the money involved in becoming a lawyer.
thatcorporatelawyer
Thatcorporatelawyer (@thatcorporatelawyer) – also known as Henry – creates videos that find the humour in everyday life as a lawyer.
Expect comedy sketches about office etiquette and underachieving at work, alongside some top-notch lip-syncing skills (we warned you it was coming…).
legalcheek
Come for the latest law-related news and gossip and stay for the relatable memes at this iconic legal news website’s TikTok account (@legalcheek).
From the trials and tribulations of training contract applications to law school workload woes, there’s plenty here to keep you scrolling.
The University of Law
Follow The University of Law’s account (@theuniversityoflaw) to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to study law.
As well as giving future lawyers an insightful peek into student life, The University of Law’s TikTok account is packed with useful expert tips from students, lawyers and admissions staff – such as how to make the most out of law open days and clever ways to handle tricky interview questions.
It also shares insider knowledge that you might not find in other places – ever considered applying for a January start date at university instead of the usual September one, for example? The University of Law has a few reasons why that could be a good idea.
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