Three international law firms have teamed up with City University London to offer LLM students the chance to apply for three high-quality internships.

How do interest rates affect court judgments? What powers do the courts have in relation to awarding interest?

Why is climate change a hot issue for property owners?

The Nottingham Creative Student IP project – run by law students from Nottingham Law School – has been awarded some £25,000 by the Intellectual Property Office.

I want to join a City firm, but the various categories have confused me. What are the different types of City firm?

Commercial awareness is generally one of the most feared aspects of an interview process. However, this tends to be more because applicants don’t really understand what is meant by commercial awareness, which can make it very difficult to prepare.

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public in need of legal advice. Here is LawCareers.Net's student guide to pro bono work.

What has been the response of insurers to the threat of terrorism?

This article aims to cover an important starting point for developing your internal commercial awareness: namely, the differences in how lawyers assist clients with transactional work and litigation.

What will the new energy performance certificate requirements mean for sellers, landlords and developers of commercial properties?

What does the Bribery Act 2010, in its current incarnation, mean for UK businesses?

Find out about the recruitment process at BLM and what to expect on the firm’s vacation scheme.

Barristers are taking more risks as a result of commercial pressures, while some senior barristers may be abusing their power over women, pupils and junior barristers, the Bar Standards Board has found.

What is the commercial role of a bill of lading?

How do companies (and governments) make well-informed decisions about the future?

Solicitors provide legal advice and representation. They work directly with their clients and are usually the first point of contact for anyone seeking legal advice. 

Joanna Clark is keen that prospective trainees know all about the friendly culture and diverse practice that characterise Winckworth Sherwood. Read on to deepen your understanding of this interesting, central London firm.

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

As reported in Legal Week, it has come to light that Berwin Leighton Paisner partner Graham Shear has launched a breach of privacy claim against the News of the World for phone hacking.