As a LawCareers.Net reader, you may have already kicked off your legal career or you may be just beginning your studies. Regardless of where you’re at, learning an effective method of studying is always useful. If you’re already working, you can employ this knowledge to improve your ability to work and learn on the job.

Studying is hard and tiring at the best of times, so finding a routine that works for you is key. But, as a commuting student, it can be hard to get to grip of your organisation!

The short answer is yes! Is it easy? No.

There’s a lot to love about the HBO series Game of Thrones (final season notwithstanding). Fans will argue that the finest scenes, including the trial of Tyrion Lannister, culminated in a passionate demand for trial by combat. It might surprise you to hear that trial by combat was a real thing that happened in medieval Britain.

Why take a holistic approach to private wealth and succession planning?

Hannah Cockle opens up about her experience as part of Sullivan & Cromwell’s small trainee cohort. She outlines the integral role that trainees are given at the firm and the rewarding nature of working on big deals and directly with clients and partners.

After working hard on your exams, you deserve a break. While it’s important to rest, you can also use this time to get ahead in your legal career.

Is the Supreme Court ‘on-demand’ service the Netflix of the legal world?

The Supreme Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally by introducing fees of up to £1,200 for those bringing claims to an employment tribunal. 

Find out about Sushil’s journey into law, from qualifying, the credit crash, redundancies to becoming a financial regulatory specialist.

The Paris Agreement: can we trade our way out of climate change?

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.

The Bar course is no joke – from the heavy (and I really do mean large) amount of work to the books weighing three kilograms each (yes, I weighed them), there’s little to no time for anything else.

What are the legal and commercial implications, and risks and rewards, of cloud computing?

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

Early talent advisor Ami Disdale offers a window into Taylor Wessing’s vacation scheme and trainee recruitment process, as well as advice on what can let down a candidate’s application. 

How will technology change the legal sector?

An innovative legal ‘hackathon’ in which computer programmers will compete to find the best solutions to legal technology problems is set to boost efficiency at Hackney Law Centre – and could help law centres nationwide in the longer term.