Coronavirus: What should employers be thinking about when considering home working for their employees? What might covid-19 mean for the future of home working?

Human rights law has long been a popular choice for students and practitioners, with universities increasingly offering human rights modules as part of their law degrees, and ever more firms and chambers boasting specialisms in the field.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. 

Covid was unquestionably a period of time that most of us would sooner forget. Throughout much of the crisis, we were forcibly cut off from our friends and family, our daily routines, and even from stepping out into the outside world.

A key stepping stone to securing a training contract can be taking part in an assessment centre. Here are some key tips for success in the most common types of assessment centre task.

Whether you’ve played at a competitive level or just for fun, getting involved in sports can be used to demonstrate several skills and mindsets that law firm recruiters want to see in interviews or applications.

What is the future for the regulation of hostile takeovers?

Central London was crackling with excitement tonight as representatives from over 60 top law firms convened at IET London.

Luci Jones explains the exciting opportunities on the Crown Prosecution Service’s legal trainee scheme and the varied progression routes available to public prosecutors.

Justice is absolute. But the law is a heady mix of acceptable compromise, injustice, corruption and politics – whatever makes the wheels run smoother. This is one of the key themes of Criminal Justice, BBC’s impressive five-part drama.

Stress and long hours have long been considered part and parcel of a legal career. Junior lawyers in particular find themselves under immense pressure as they navigate the transition from academic study to the realities of practice.

Aspiring lawyers have many decisions to make over the course of their journey into the profession, including where to train and the types of firm to apply to. Discover the benefits to training in a niche firm like Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP in this LCN Says.

In my last post I wrote about how I have been preparing for (online) exam season. Well, exam season is now here, whether we like it or not. So how am I planning on tackling each exam?

When the world shut down due to covid-19, it had a massive impact on the legal field. For the most part, we’ve managed to adapt with the help of remote working and advances in legal tech. However, one crucial part of the justice system remains severely stunted and that is our courts.

In this post, I explain how the pandemic impacted the criminal and family courts, how this affects access to justice and how things may change in future.

Can investment in renewable energy help drive economic growth in Africa?

Networking is one of the most important things that you’ll do as a law student or aspiring lawyer. People will tell you that it's important to attend as many legal events as possible but won’t tell you how you can put your best self out there at these events.

Should I disclose my disability when I apply for a vacation scheme? Are careers in the legal profession accessible for candidates with disabilities?

The popularity of smart home devices such as Amazon’s Echo (Alexa) has seen a rise in their presence within our homes. But with smart home assistant devices planted throughout our rooms, are our conversations really as private as we believe?