You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields are assets that make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields are assets that make you a stronger candidate.

What is the future for the regulation of hostile takeovers?

The building of nuclear power plants is a complex process. What is the solution to ensuring construction is smoothly run?

Will sport be merely an afterthought at next year’s Olympic Games?

In September 2024, the House of Commons held its first reading of the Renters' Rights Bill 2024, which aimed to reform the build to rent and private rented sectors. The Bill passed its second reading in October and is due to become law in summer 2025.

LCN Blogger, Phil Steventon, shares his experiences on Brabners LLP's vacation scheme. Read Phil's blog about the scheme here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl... Check out more of Phil's blogs here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl...

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I have decided to share what I learnt during the process of applying for training contracts. Enjoy!

What is commonhold, and will this become a more popular choice for property ownership?

Can advertisers use competitors' trademarks as keywords?

Recession: not such a sad thing after all?

As cities’ populations continue to rise, what are the challenges in transforming our urban centres into a new generation of ‘smart cities’?

What are the key features of, and future predictions for, the UK corporate lending market?

There’s no strict deadline for the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) application, so I'm relying purely on what little energy and motivation I have left after a gruelling month of final exams for my English degree.

The holy month of Ramadan is a few weeks away, a time when Muslims don’t eat or drink while the sun is up to practise gratitude, discipline and worship. It can be difficult for students to balance this alongside their studies, but it’s manageable with the right preparation and mindset. Below is my advice on how to succeed academically during Ramadan. 

How do interest rates affect court judgments? What powers do the courts have in relation to awarding interest?

How should multinational technology companies be taxed fairly and effectively in a digital economy?

Changes sweeping the legal profession will mean that a third of the current top 300 UK firms will no longer exist by 2022 unless firms become more competitive and transparent on the price of services, a law firm finance expert has forecasted.