Earlier this month I did something for the first time in three and a half years: I took a holiday and didn’t do any work at all! No main work, no side work, no writing, no nothing! Just a few days away, doing the things I wanted to do.

In providing debt advice and financial education, Talking Money hopes to help people out of financial hardship and stay in their homes.

If you’re lucky enough to still be a student like me, then chances are that your Easter break has just begun – yay! As a lover of lists, here are my suggestions for items to add to your to-do list this holiday.

What impact will the recent changes to the taxation of foreign domiciliaries have on the UK economy?

Litigation funding: the future of commercial disputes or an inappropriate form of disputes financing?

As Parliament prepares itself for a special sitting to decide the future of Brexit next Saturday 19 October, and leaked phone calls report German Chancellor Angela Merkel saying “nein” to the current Johnson deal, cast your minds towards the business world which has faced as much turbulence as the political one recently. 

Thomas Cromwell, a lawyer by profession, worked as a statesman for King Henry VIII, holding various positions over a decade-long career. Most notably, his role involved giving legal effect to Henry’s wishes and declarations. His contribution to the English Reformation was considerable, allowing the king to break away from Rome’s papal authority by drafting the legal reforms.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Tim Baines from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a partner in the firm’s environmental team. Read on to find out how regulatory changes are impacting environmental strategies, Tim’s advice for aspiring environmental lawyers and lots more insights.

How long are legal qualifications valid for? Once I graduate with my law degree, how long do I have to qualify as a solicitor/barrister before it expires?

What needs to be proved so that a claim for the recovery of staff time can succeed in litigation?

The legal profession is open to career changers and mature students and there are many skills you can bring across from previous experiences. To give yourself the best chance of success on this competitive career path, here are our tips. 

Wellness is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, expecting to reach a global market value of $7.4 trillion by the end of 2025. So, how do you find out what a firm prioritises in terms of employee wellbeing? The first step is to determine what ‘lawyer wellbeing’ actually means.

Here we are again, another lockdown (in England at least). In order to save lives and prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by the spread of covid-19, we are being asked to stay inside and not mix with others. 

Attending a law firm’s open day, insight scheme or presentation is a great way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that’ll improve your applications. Read our five tips to help you prepare and make a good impression on the day.

Attending a law firm’s open day, insight scheme or presentation is an excellent way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that’ll improve your applications. Read our five tips to help you prepare and make a great impression on the day.