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Surrogacy arrangements in the UK are regulated by the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (SAA), as amended by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.

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Blessing Mukosha Park

When applying for pupillage it is necessary to know which areas of law you want to focus your applications on. Each chambers has different core practice areas that their barristers take instructions in.

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Matthew Dow

As a mature candidate, I often read advice that is targeted towards aspiring student applicants and question to what extent such guidance still applies to my situation. I also know numerous other career changers who share similar concerns about making the transition into law.

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This section offers opinion and analysis from members of the LCN team, as well as guest posts from contributors from all walks of law

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Bethany Wren - Five tips for staying focused on your legal career during coronavirus quarantine

Bethany Wren

It’s been a funny couple of weeks. If you are staying at home, there are plenty of things you can do to tidy up your work experience, reassess your focus, and ultimately boost your legal career prospects. Here are my five ideas of things to do to stay focused.

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Nottingham Law School - Banksy: when does graffiti become criminal damage?

Nottingham Law School

Any law student can tell you that graffiti is an offence of criminal damage. But what if that graffiti is a mural by street artist Banksy? And what are your rights if that mural is then damaged or destroyed by a third party?

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Donna McCarthy - My legal executive journey to making partner at my law firm

Donna McCarthy

Donna McCarthy left school at 16, but after combining working with part-time study via the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) went on to become a partner at City law firm Devonshires.

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Tips for video interviews as law responds to coronavirus

I have seen that law firms are moving recruitment online due to coronavirus social distancing measures. Do you have any advice for a successful video interview or live-streamed assessment centre?

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Offered a training contract but can’t afford the GDL?

I recently moved to London from Ireland and have been working as a paralegal. My firm has offered me a training contract but I’m ineligible for a postgraduate student loan. How can I fund my GDL?

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Balancing a legal career and being a parent

I would love to train as a solicitor but I’m concerned that firms would overlook me because of my family commitments. Is it possible to balance a successful legal career with being a mum?