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A guide to video interviews

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Although the easing of restrictions may be signalling a return to normality, you can be certain that law firms and barrister chambers will continue to use video interviewing in some capacity for the time being. There are some key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it is important to be prepared.

Christianah Babajide - How to get ahead over summer: four top tips

Christianah Babajide

After two years of pandemic-induced lockdowns, it’s finally time to emerge from the corners of your bedroom and catch some rays! While it’s important to have some downtime after what can be compared to a real-life thriller of Contagion, you will benefit from staying focused on your future career aspirations and making the most of opportunities to get ahead. You never know how this summer could change your life. This article outlines four ways future lawyers can have a guilt-free summer.

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Your commercial news round-up: cannabis, Britain’s economy, FCA, Tesco, Morrisons

As we approach the big training contract deadline this weekend, now is the perfect time to sharpen your commercial acumen. Have a flick through some of the biggest news from this week to find out whether cannabis will become part of our future and if the UK economy will bounce back.

Coronavirus and company dividends

What are the practicalities of declaring final dividends in light of covid-19 and what can companies do if they no longer consider that the payment of a dividend is appropriate?

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Are women lawyers more ethical than their male counterparts?

A study analysing cases before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) over two decades, has explored whether women make more ethical lawyers than their male counterparts.

Simmons & Simmons donate £2 million to covid-19 charities

Simmons & Simmons has announced that it will donate £2 million to charities to support covid-19 relief efforts worldwide after a strong financial year.

Gatehouse Chambers is official and moves premises

The well-established, and former Lincoln’s Inn set, Hardwicke Chambers will now be referred to as Gatehouse Chambers after the name change became official on 19 July 2021.

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Bethany Barrett

With the summer holidays in full swing for university students, and just beginning for those younger would-be lawyers, now is the perfect time to consider how to spend some time building the foundations for your future career. Alongside all your staycations, of course!

Is working from home here to stay?

When I couldn’t decide which subject to study, I applied for my joint-honours degree in Psychology with Law. What I learnt along the way is that I didn’t fully know what I was letting myself in for.

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