Sarah Dyke, training partner at Dentons, talks about the corporatisation of commercial law firms and how trainees can acclimatise with this.

Isla Grant, LawCareers.Net’s senior editor, describes how she upped her commercial awareness game and why you should do the same.

Lauren Riley, solicitor, former contestant on The Apprentice and entrepreneur, discusses how her legal background has helped her in the world of business.

The fifth annual Sport Resolutions conference took place last week, with this year’s focus on the key industry issues of anti-doping, gambling addiction and racism in sport.

Among the different types of client are professional athletes and performers; their managers, coaches and agents; the creators of artistic works; sports clubs and governing bodies; the owners of theatres and festival grounds; broadcasters, distributors and advertising agencies; and the big brands that sponsor tournaments or individual stars.

Sports law involves the legal issues at play in the worlds of both amateur and professional sport.

Events such as the World Cup can be a brand owner's dream, but how can they be prevented from becoming a nightmare?

With 31 December looming, Brexit negotiations ongoing and Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review, there’s lots of important news to take in this week. Catch-up below with LCN’s round-up.

Speechly Bircham and Charles Russell have confirmed that they are in preliminary merger talks.

What's happening in the UK’s energy sector and what more could the government do to regulate energy costs?

Spark 21, the charity behind the First 100 Years project that works to celebrate, inform and inspire future generations of women lawyers, brought together leading women from the world of law and beyond at its annual conference on Wednesday.

Is the rescission of a share purchase agreement (SPA) possible where the seller has made misrepresentations?

What are sovereign wealth funds?

How can private entities hold the state to account?

South West London Law Centres is an independent registered charity, giving individuals and communities free legal advice and support on issues related to money and debt management, employment, housing, and immigration and asylum.

Rabin Kok explains the importance of mini-pupillages for aspiring barristers, outlines the type of work he gets involved with at South Square and offers advice for those interested in a career at the Bar in this Meet the Lawyer interview. 

You may have seen the latest SQE1 results from July 2025 and if you're considering a career in law, particularly from a non-law background, they might’ve given you pause. However, in this article, I’ll be setting out how, with proper preparation and support, you can buck that trend.