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.

The role of general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly popular appointment at top law firms, mirroring its rise among commercial companies. To become a GC, you must be a qualified lawyer with an array of legal and business experience.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

What is the commercial role of a bill of lading?

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?

Linklaters is running a commercial awareness event on 4 December as part of its LinkUpEatUp campaign, which is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the work of a leading global law firm.

How will the Labour government's proposals impact the work of commercial lawyers? 

Picking up the pieces: what are the unique challenges of insurance law in 2020?

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.

Can Rome II handle pure economic loss?

How are developments in ‘fire safety’ impacting the construction industry?