‘To moot or not to moot?’ is the question asked by law students at various stages of their legal education. From first years on the LLB to those undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Law, chances are you will have heard of mooting competitions or societies. If you’re anything like me, you will have also felt a shiver of intimidation whenever the topic is even brought up. For those who have yet to participate, a good starting point is to outline exactly what a moot is.

What beliefs are covered under the Equality Act 2010 and how does the Forstater case impact employers?

Our latest report, World in Motion: why the legal profession cannot stand still highlights the importance young lawyers place on their workplaces having a purpose beyond profitability.

Planning law regulates how property owners use and develop their property in the interests of the wider community.

Joel Semakula is a barrister at Landmark Chambers. In this Meet the Lawyer he outlines why he was drawn to the Bar, his work acting for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and the diversity initiatives in place at Landmark Chambers.

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Has the act’s liberation of the legal sector been a blessing or a curse for law firms?

This week’s commercial news round-up has stories spanning across technology politics and the economy to keep you in the loop and help build your commercial awareness.

Media and entertainment barristers have clients in a variety of sectors, including theatre, film, music, publishing, broadcasting, sport and advertising.

I'm no expert on taking notes for law classes by any means, but my mock exams for my law conversion course (yes, you heard me right!) are right around the corner. So here are some of the things I'll be doing to refine my law notes moving forward – and how you can too.

What will happen to the protections offered by EU geographical indications (GIs) after Brexit?

Anthea Demetriou explores how candidates should approach the researching of a law firm properly, the responsible way to use AI for applications and key skills HFW is looking for in candidates.

US trade sanctions: should non-US reinsurers be running scared?

Are fixed recoverable costs going to be introduced for clinical negligence litigation?

The long-awaited Getty Images v. Stability AI ruling finally landed, and wow – what a plot twist. After months of breathless speculation that this case might become the grand legal showdown that defined how UK copyright law applies to AI training, the judgment ended up looking very different.

With falling oil prices and the high costs of safety and transportation, why is Shell still set on drilling in the Arctic?

What is litigation funding and is it a good thing?

Commercial awareness is one of the key skills that law firms look for in future trainees so taking the time to build yours is essential to becoming a lawyer.

Artificial intelligence is on the rise, but how much of a threat does it pose to junior lawyers?

Interested in corporate M&A work? Anthony Doolittle talks about his role as a corporate M&A lawyer at Hogan Lovells, outlining his area of expertise and the type of work you can expect to get involved with.