Here we are again, another lockdown (in England at least). In order to save lives and prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed by the spread of covid-19, we are being asked to stay inside and not mix with others. 

Many law students have the unfortunate fate of exams after the holidays. It’s important to take a break, but it can be difficult to juggle relaxation with revision. Below are a few tips that work for me in terms of motivation and practical advice. 

Wellness is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries with a global market value of $4.5 trillion annually. So, how do you find out what a firm prioritises in terms of employee wellbeing? The first step is to determine what ‘lawyer wellbeing’ actually means.

The legal profession is open to career changers and mature students and there are many skills you can bring across from previous experiences. To give yourself the best chance of success on this competitive career path, here are our tips. 

The topic is in for this year’s Times Law Awards essay competition sponsored by One Essex Court, and it is “Cameras in court: justice’s loss or gain?”

On 21 May London's lawyers will once again emerge from their offices for the London Legal Walk, an event organised by the London Legal Support Trust to raise money for legal aid and access to justice.

What needs to be proved so that a claim for the recovery of staff time can succeed in litigation?

What will the regulations on gender pay gap reporting mean for employers in 2018?

The Bar course is notorious for being very content heavy and time management is one thing that causes many students to drop out or fail. 

How long are legal qualifications valid for? Once I graduate with my law degree, how long do I have to qualify as a solicitor/barrister before it expires?

During the build-up to Christmas, it can be incredibly easy to get lost in the whirlwind of decorations, gifts and (for those of us still climbing the university mountain) exams. It is certainly important to set time aside for revision, research and those glamorous post-webinar LinkedIn posts. However, I think it is equally crucial to reap the unquantifiable benefits of taking breaks. One of the ways I try to relax is by picking up a book (by choice!) and finding a cosy corner to curl up in with a cuppa. What better way to spend your valuable time than to discover the law in a way that is relevant yet relaxed? In this piece, I will review recent and popular legal literature, and highlight their usefulness and relevance in terms of learning about a career in the law.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Tim Baines from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a partner in the firm’s environmental team. Read on to find out how regulatory changes are impacting environmental strategies, Tim’s advice for aspiring environmental lawyers and lots more insights.

In the past year, in addition to Apple Pay, Google Pay or typical credit/debit payment, when you’re shopping online retailers now offer an additional option of payment method known as ‘buy now, pay later’. Sometimes referred to as 'point of sale instalment loans', BNPL is becoming an increasingly popular payment option, especially when shopping online.

Larger law firms are more advanced in their integration and promotion of AI within their services compared to mid-tier firms, according to research from Thomson Reuters.