Christianah B - LCN Blogs

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.

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.

Five ways Boris Johnson can save our justice system

As Boris Johnson enters Downing Street, The Law Society has called on him to prioritise fixing our justice system and ensure that the legal services sector remains diverse and globally competitive. In this blog, I have fleshed out five things that the legal sector expects from the new Tory prime minister.

The pros and cons of London universities

London is a huge, sprawling city to study in, and is home to several prestigious world-class universities including LSE, UCL and King’s; this guide lays out some of the most important benefits and issues with studying in the capital.

Best law books to read: Summer 2019

Wondering how to prepare for your law degree? This is an excellent guide to a few must-read books for the run-up to studying law at university.

How to avoid dozing off in law school

With deadlines closing in and exams just around the corner, final law students are approaching their last pre-graduation hurdle. However, at this time, sleep becomes the biggest obstacle during revision lectures and while studying, so here are some tips that will help you triumph in law school and avoid daydreaming.

Back to top