Meet the Recruiter

Olivia Ponton

Olivia Ponton loves getting out onto campus and spreading the word about Herbert Smith Freehills and all it has to offer lawyers of the future. Learn more about the firm – and the recruiter – by reading on. 

Meet the Lawyer

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Kai Zeng of Kirkland & Ellis is an advocate for balancing the demands of exciting work in the restructuring team with life beyond the office, something that is actively encouraged by the firm. Read on for his advice on getting ahead and creating a successful career.

Features

Part-time routes to a career in law: postgraduate courses and combined study training contracts

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.

Brochure library

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Find out about the practice areas, career progression opportunities, application process and more at Watson Farley & Williams in the firm’s 2017-18 brochure.

The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook is now available, FREE, from university careers services and  law faculties. Make sure you collect your copy of the preeminent print resource for future lawyers. The Handbook provides in-depth information and advice about how to launch your legal career, features details of over 1,000 potential employers and much more. Don’t miss out on accessing this crucial information!

LCN Says

Should I do the LPC/BPTC/GDL? Your pre-postgrad checklist

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

Commercial Question

Big Data and intangible property rights

Can intangible property rights (IPRs) and rights in personal data exist in harmony?

Sponsored by Taylor Wessing

Blogs

Annual leave – the preparatory process

In a few days’ time, I will be getting married and then heading off on my honeymoon for three weeks of exciting adventures and newly wedded bliss.

Ask the Oracle

How to choose an LPC provider

I am thinking about where to study my Legal Practice Course. It seems that 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?