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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP - John W Rife III

Corporate partner John Rife offers an insight into the relationship-building and negotiation skills that are vital for lawyers working in the private equity industry, as well as the culture of excellence and collegiality on which Debevoise & Plimpton prides itself.

Milbank LLP - Isabel Elsey

Posted on 11 March 2026

Isabel Elsey explains why completing a vacation scheme at Milbank is integral to securing a training contract with the firm. She also sets out the skills she wants to see from aspiring solicitors in their applications and highlights the best way to research the firm.

Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone

Posted on 09 July 2024

Are Glasgow’s LEZ restrictions on vehicles or Scottish business?

Work experience

A fantastic academic record isn’t enough to satisfy recruiters in the legal profession. They also want to know that you can represent the firm to clients and work well with colleagues. Equally, recruiters want to see that you’ve made an informed decision about becoming a solicitor or barrister.

Harriet Iles - Studying (and working) more effectively

Posted on 06 September 2021

As a LawCareers.Net reader, you may have already kicked off your legal career or you may be just beginning your studies. Regardless of where you’re at, learning an effective method of studying is always useful. If you’re already working, you can employ this knowledge to improve your ability to work and learn on the job.

The Footballer, his Wife, the Nanny and the Newspaper

Posted on 21 June 2005

What are the confidentiality issues in the recent dispute between the Beckhams and the News of the World?

Max Alexander-Jones - Deciding which area of law you want to pursue

Posted on 01 June 2021

When a non-legal person asks what kind of law you want to do, they are typically satisfied with hearing you want to be either a solicitor or a barrister. However, from the student’s perspective, there is a whole lot more to it than this answer.

City Solicitors Horizons

Posted on 22 March 2023

A guide to law apprenticeships

Posted on 11 February 2025

Legal apprenticeships are an increasingly popular route to becoming a lawyer that combine a paid job at a law firm with studying for formal qualifications, funded by the government and your employer. It’s an alternative to the traditional route of going to university and training to be a lawyer after graduating. Graduate solicitor apprenticeships are also on the rise and new details have recently emerged regarding the introduction of barrister apprenticeships too. Find out more about the different legal apprenticeship options in this guide.

A Herculean task

Posted on 27 July 2010

How many lawyers does it take to run an Olympics?

Phil Steventon - Solo or the same as? Poland's Eurovision 2023 entry sparks copyright infringement concern

Posted on 14 June 2023

The Eurovision Song Contest, otherwise known as the music party of the year. You’re guaranteed great music, outlandish outfits and routines, and expert backhanded wit from Graham Norton!

Olivia Atkinson - 2020 rewind, reflections and resolutions

Posted on 06 January 2021

It's been a long year. The pandemic’s impact has caused global unrest, forced uncomfortable changes and injected uncertainty in many. In the legal sector, amidst it all, are junior lawyers fighting for their place in the profession. As we head into the new year, I am recapping 2020 to highlight how we can embrace future challenges alike to covid-19 in the most productive way.

Understanding the Procurement Act 2023: a guide for aspiring lawyers

Posted on 15 April 2025

How will the Procurement Act 2023 transform public procurement in the UK?

First-time buyers: an endangered species?

Posted on 22 March 2016

Is the realistic aspiration to own your own home becoming a thing of the past?

BARBRI Global partners with O Shaped Lawyer to develop course content beyond SQE

Posted on 26 April 2022

BARBRI Global and the O Shaped Lawyer have joined forces to ensure that BARBRI’s content goes further than just preparing candidates for the two-part Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) to incorporate essential human and business skills.

The FSA: here today, gone tomorrow?

Posted on 13 April 2010

How will the outcome of the general election affect financial regulation in the United Kingdom?

Shakespeare Martineau increases Edinburgh footprint

Posted on 31 January 2024

Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau LLP has expanded its footprint in Edinburgh to accommodate its “rapidly growing team”.

Law firm open days and insight schemes 2025/26

Posted on 16 September 2025

Looking for an ‘in’? Open days and insight schemes are invaluable opportunities to meet the people that work for the law firms you’re interested in. You’ll learn about life in the organisation, its culture, the work on offer and much more. Plus, if prepped well, it’s your chance to ace that initial interaction to set yourself up nicely for future encounters that could eventually lead to you securing your qualifying work experience (eg, a training contract or apprenticeship).

AI to create new roles for human lawyers

Posted on 15 December 2021

In what ways will AI impact the legal profession? For many years, there have been growing concerns that the increasing use and development of AI technology would eventually turf out and replace human lawyers.

Syndy Liew - Britishvolt and the UK's EV journey

Posted on 01 April 2022

Given the recent rise in petrol prices, those who invested in electric-powered cars might have escaped the steep petrol price many are suffering from.