In this LCN Says, we speak to Zhi Yung Foo from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a trainee working in finance. Read this article to find out how he builds commercial awareness, and how understanding client objectives, market trends and global factors shapes the deals he works on.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Zhi Yung Foo from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a trainee working in finance. Read this article to find out how he builds commercial awareness, and how understanding client objectives, market trends and global factors shapes the deals he works on.

Can email negotiations be interpreted as written agreement and in what circumstances?

If you decide that a career as a lawyer is for you, there are a few things you should be doing even before you start university. 

With the summer holidays in full swing for university students, and just beginning for those younger would-be lawyers, now is the perfect time to consider how to spend some time building the foundations for your future career. Alongside all your staycations, of course!

London’s transport system allows you to get to a wide range of places with ease thanks to the vast number of travel links available - here are some tips for students travelling around London.

You’re studying a non-law degree, but are keen on becoming a lawyer and want to know what you can be doing to learn more and prepare. 

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing legal updates and mergers – are you in the know?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?

You know that feeling when you get lost in a supermarket as a kid? Navigating your route into the legal profession might make you feel the same way: confused, scared and overwhelmed. To make your experience less daunting, this guide explains how you can use LawCareers.Net (LCN) and its many benefits to improve your chances of securing your dream role in law.

You know that feeling when you get lost in a supermarket as a kid? Navigating your route into the legal profession might make you feel the same way: confused, scared and overwhelmed. To make your experience less daunting, this guide explains how you can use LawCareers.Net and its many benefits to improve your chances of securing your dream role in law.

You know that feeling when you get lost in a supermarket as a kid? Navigating your route into the legal profession might make you feel the same way: confused, scared and overwhelmed. To make your experience less daunting, this guide explains how you can use LawCareers.Net and its many benefits to improve your chances of securing your dream role in the industry.

You know that feeling when you get lost in a supermarket as a kid? Navigating your route into the legal profession might make you feel the same way: confused, scared and overwhelmed. To make your experience less daunting, this guide explains how you can use LawCareers.Net and its many benefits to improve your chances of securing your dream role in 

You’re at university (law or non-law) and you want to know what you should be doing.

With the start of the new academic year coming up, no doubt your anticipation is intensifying and a sense of responsibility mounting. This final year will not merely test your legal knowledge; it's one of the key last steps before a career in law. This is a period marked by intense academic rigour, critical decision making regarding specialisations and much career planning. Let's delve into what this crucial year entails

HMRC has been dealing with a phishing attack and Shein has been accused of “dark patterns” such as “shaming” customers into buying more than they need to. Meanwhile, Nintendo fans have queued overnight to get their hands on the newly launched Switch 2 console and Amazon is trialling humanoid robots that could one day replace delivery drivers. Read on for a summary of this week’s commercial story picks!

Prices at UK supermarkets are on the rise and Thames Water faces a record-high fine. Meanwhile, the UK government has plans to change how pensions are invested and UK car production fell significantly in April. Keep reading this week’s round-up for more!