As summer draws to an end, that ‘back to school’ feeling is certainly lingering. Why not top up your commercial awareness before returning to university next month? This week’s commercial news round-up covers a variety of business news stories you should know about.

This LCN Blog post will give you a breakdown of the recent acquisition, explaining the reasons behind the purchase and the benefit the two companies aim to derive, as well as the surrounding issues.

A new academic year is beginning and with it a new round of work experience, training contract and pupillage opportunities. LawCareers.Net has lots of tips on how to work your way into a legal career, including information on self-analysis, research, virtual law fairs and where to access support.

How’s law evolving to service the rapidly growing social media influencer profession?

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Are you up to date with this week’s commercial news? Nike has postponed its investor meeting following a revenue drop and the Bank of England (BoE) governor has stated that further interest rate cuts could be on the cards. Meanwhile, UK house sales have risen at the fastest rate since lockdown and the number of complaints against water companies has increased. Read on to discover more!

The pandemic didn’t impact the Legal Practice Course (LPC) pass rates, according to new statistics from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

LawCareers.Net is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new awards microsite, which highlights the exceptional work that firms do in their training and recruitment processes.

I’m qualifying via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam but don’t understand the difference between training contracts and qualifying work experience. How do I know what’s best for me?

The search to find this year’s Future Legal Mind has gained momentum as the deadline for aspiring lawyers across the UK to put themselves forward for the award draws closer.

Approximately 75% of junior lawyers have said they wouldn’t join a firm “whose values didn’t match with their own, even if they were offering more money”, a recent survey published by Obelisk Support reveals.  

Law undergraduates should apply from September onwards in their final year, while non-law graduates should do so from September onwards in their GDL year.

Legal education provider The University of Law (ULaw) has appointed Patrick Johnson as its director of equality, diversity and inclusion as part of efforts to remove existing barriers and create an environment “where everyone, from any background, can succeed”.

This LawCareers.Net masterclass, sponsored by Osborne Clarke LLP, will discuss what it’s really like to be a lawyer working in financial services. Hear from our panel of expert lawyers on what it actually means to work in financial services, from the laws and regulations that govern investment banks and hedge funds, to major M&A deals and private equity co-investments.

Law fairs are fantastic opportunities to meet a number of potential employers and to speak to those who work there. For aspiring lawyers, your university law fair is a key date to mark in your diary. Here's how to really make the most of the law fair and the opportunities it can bring.