England and Wales have been hailed as the leading legal centre for arbitration and commercial dispute resolution, with English law governing trillions of pounds worth of international transactions and deals. 

Two Birmingham City University students beat a team from the University of Bedfordshire in the third round of the English Speaking Union's National Mooting Competition last week.

As a junior barrister with a broad commercial and chancery practice, Rowena Page already has plenty of interesting experiences and insights to share. Read on for her informative introduction to life at the commercial Bar.

What are the reasons for optimism among entrepreneurs dreaming of success in the Asia-Pacific region?

Aspiring barristers can win up to £4,000 via the Bar Council’s Law Reform Essay Competition, sponsored by the Bar Council Scholarships Trust.  

Entries are open for the National Paralegal Awards, which is now in its fifth year.  

Issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, the demand for global sustainability and the need for alternative energy sources make environmental laws more important than ever.

How are developments being impacted by the Environment Act from late 2023 and what does it mean for lawyers advising clients?

ELF runs a number of pro bono university clinics throughout the country which are supervised by local ELF professional members.

I am interested in sustainability and a career in environmental law, what do I need to know about this area?

The 29th episode of the LawCareers.Net Podcast delves into the interesting and developing world of environmental law, featuring environmental lawyer Caroline Bush from Osborne Clarke LLP.

Can lower paid, majority female staff in supermarkets compare themselves to higher paid, majority male staff in distribution centres for the purposes of an equal pay claim?

Is ESG a trend that businesses can’t afford to ignore? 

What are the current ESG developments in finance?

What are the challenges faced when integrating ESG principles in the loans market?

How important are ESG policies to modern commercial relationships and how does this impact the lawyer/client relationship?

This year’s edition of The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook (TCPH) is finally here. This much-respected resource is the first place you should turn to for help and should be your guide as you search for the legal career that is right for you.