If you've just started applying, or have already finished all of your submissions, well done! You've completed, in my opinion, the hardest part. The next step is converting those applications into placement offers. In this post, I'll describe how you can succeed in the next stage of psychometric testing, and some advice for post-application worries.

What's the story behind Harry Potter and the John Doe order?

Coming from an international background, I've always thought an international law firm would be the perfect fit - mimicking the culturally diverse contexts in which I grew up. However, when answering the question "Why would you like to work at an international firm?" on an application form, I found it hard to articulate my exact reasons without sounding too generic.

London is a huge, sprawling city to study in, and is home to several prestigious world-class universities including LSE, UCL and King’s; this guide lays out some of the most important benefits and issues with studying in the capital.

The 'Help to Buy' scheme: who may pay the price?

How can the Gender Recognition Act 2004 be updated to better protect and enable transgender equality?

Property lawyers are handling 25% fewer cases on average, after monthly property transactions fell 21% year on year, according to data from Search Acumen. 

Property law (now sometimes labelled as ‘real estate’) embraces a wide range of work, including ‘real property’ such as contracts for sale, covenants and land registration, trusts over land; and commercial and residential tenancies involving issues as diverse as disrepair, possession claims, succession and assignment.

Instant Law US's ongoing implementation of legal services provided through library-based video conferencing facilities has been boosted by St Phillips Chambers, one of the biggest chambers in the country, joining the scheme.

Whenever a large industrial or infrastructure project is conceived, built and operated, legal advice is key.

Project finance and PFI; what is it and does it have a long-term future?

The ProHelp service connects businesses and people with local voluntary and community groups to share their skills, professional advice and services, and help to strengthen the vital services that they deliver for our local communities in the South West.

More flexible pathways to qualifying as a solicitor and "rigorous standards" are at the heart of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s reform programme, its director of education and training has said.

The Westminster Legal Policy forum is taking registrations for its upcoming seminar entitled ‘Innovation in the legal services market - growth, skills and emerging business models’, which is set take place on Tuesday 11 March 2014.

Barristers involved in this field deal with claims against professionals such as architects, accountants, solicitors and financial advisers who’ve allegedly failed to provide services with the level of care and skill which a member of that profession would be expected to demonstrate.

Students’ exceptional contributions to pro bono were honoured yesterday at the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards.

What does the Bribery Act 2010 mean from a commercial perspective?

What are the implications of the government’s decision regarding money purchase benefits of pension schemes?

If your law degree is like mine was, you will be examined using a mixture of problem questions and essays.

What are ‘pro bono’ and ‘low bono’ and why are they important to lawyers, law firms and clients?