Meet the Lawyer

Ashurst LLP

A medical background equipped Ramesh Pani with a skillset that is widely suited to life in a City law firm. Read on for his insights into life at Ashurst.

Features

What are the part-time study options for law courses and training?

There are many reasons why full-time study followed by training might not be right for you, two of the most common being finances and caring commitments. Don’t worry though; there are part-time opportunities throughout the academic and training process.

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills is asking you to look at law differently; doing so might open the door to an exciting career at this truly international firm.

LCN Says

What do I need to consider before taking the LPC, BPTC or GDL?

The autumn term is underway and the starting gun has been fired for final-year students considering their next steps.

Commercial Question

What's it all about, Nestlé? The Kitkat fight is over for now

Following the Court of Justice of the European Union’s ruling that the Kitkat bar is not distinctive enough to trademark, where next for the IP wars between confectionary giants Nestlé and Mondelez?

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Blogs

Juggling academics and social commitments – losing your balance?

Achieving a balance between academics and social life while at university is challenging, but it’s not impossible. Law school is a very stimulating environment, full of wonderful opportunities – including social and learning activities alike.

Ask the Oracle

Will where I study the LPC influence which firms I can apply to for a training contract?

I am thinking about where to study my Legal Practice Course. More and more firms have tie-ins with law schools, only sending their future trainees to that institution. Does this mean that the provider I pick will affect where I can apply for a training contract?