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The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law

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What lawyers do

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Your commercial news round-up: Queen’s speech, Tesla bans Bitcoin, Burberry, medical cannabis

The government outlined its programme to “level up” the UK in the Queen’s speech on Tuesday, following the previous week’s local and devolved elections, with the Conservatives reinforcing their position as the dominant political force in England, the SNP continuing to lead the field in Scotland, and Labour doing well in Wales and the Manchester and London mayoral elections, but losing ground elsewhere, including a crucial byelection in Hartlepool.

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Super-regulator spearheads tech revolution

The legal super-regulator is to use its powers to coordinate technological innovation in the sector, it has revealed.

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Barristers show allyship against bullying and harassment with badge campaign

Judges, QCs, junior barristers and solicitor advocates have come out in support of an anti-bullying campaign initiated by five barristers.

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The BSB’s handling of online Bar exams “let down” disabled candidates, review finds

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) let down disabled candidates in the way that it conducted Summer 2020’s Bar course exams, in which breaks were prohibited and technical problems saw a quarter of candidates unable to complete their exams, an independent review has found.

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Mental health and the legal profession: the impact of covid-19

Over the past few years it has been incredibly positive to see the narrative surrounding mental health shift to one that is more productive and supportive, with conversations around mental health becoming more commonplace. However, it is clear that the shift needs to transition from talking about implementing changes to actively putting them in place. The legal profession is renowned for being an extremely competitive field that can be exceptionally demanding for aspiring lawyers, new recruits and experienced lawyers alike. When we add covid-19 it makes the situation even more pressing.

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A guide to online pupillage interviews

The pupillage application process continues as hundreds of aspiring barristers prepare for online interviews this month. Read this key advice on how to prepare for the final stage of pupillage selection.

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Elizabeth Mason - Mental health: a call to the leaders of the legal profession

Elizabeth Mason

Without great leadership, the conversation on mental health will not progress and much-needed change in the legal profession will not eventuate. Now is the time for action. For something that affects one in four people each year in England, it is astounding that awareness and education on mental health has been so poor.

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