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Christianah B

Christianah B

Hello! I’m Chrissy. I am an undergraduate student studying my LLB at a London university. I will be publishing blogs and vlogs with a personal and academic account of what it means to study law, while sharing tips on how to make the most of your experience at university.

Don’t let the muggles get you down: what I learnt as a Potterhead

The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is considered one of the most beloved of all time, and not just to the Potterhead community. It’s hard not to fall in love with the characters, storyline and writing of the series. Not only is it entertaining, it also teaches priceless life lessons that can be carried from elementary school all the way into adulthood. From The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows, here are eight life lessons that law students can learn from the famous adventure.

Flying with the Legal Eagle of the Old Bailey

Following a successful application for an assessed mini-pupillage, Christianah was fortunate enough to secure a week-long mini-pupillage at 25 Bedford Row Chambers in her first-year of university. The following is a detailed account of her week at chambers.

Is the criminal justice system broken?

Justice is absolute. But the law is a heady mix of acceptable compromise, injustice, corruption and politics – whatever makes the wheels run smoother. This is one of the key themes of Criminal Justice, BBC’s impressive five-part drama.

Fairy tale law: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This post recounts the tale of Goldilocks, a mischievous little girl who gets herself into trouble with a family of bears by breaking into their house. What some see as nothing more than a children’s story is actually an overview of the legal system.

Lawfully ever after: the law and fairy tales

The idea that the fairy tale is worthy of study by legal scholars may seem uncomfortable to many, with many wondering how the childish world of fantasy stories has anything to do with the sophisticated study of law. However, without the belief in a just world and the fair English legal system, there would be anarchy and no structure to society; thus, the promise of a just world is what allows us as a society to overcome violence. In short, fairy tales and the law are similar because they teach the same simple lesson: misbehave and you will be sorry because justice always prevails.

Listening to LCN podcasts – why bother?

Podcasts are an excellent way to expand your knowledge, whether you’re in the library or strolling to an event. Here are five reasons why you should give the LawCareers.Net podcast a listen today.

How to break into the elite

A recent BBC documentary has revealed that grads from working-class backgrounds with top degrees are much less likely to get 'elite' jobs in areas such as law than their more privileged counterparts. However, despite the barriers, there are ways for working-class and BAME graduates to increase their chances of landing a City job.

Your student guide to travelling in London

London’s transport system allows you to get to a wide range of places with ease thanks to the vast number of travel links available - here are some tips for students travelling around London.

How law students can get ahead over the holidays

Summer’s here! With its arrival comes a chance to catch up on lost sleep and spend your days in the pool instead of lectures. For most law students, the last thing they want to think about during these long-awaited months is uni. However, the 2020 academic year will be here before you know it. If you don’t want to be caught off guard, there are plenty of things you can do this summer to prepare for the applications ahead.

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