At first glance, this might seem like one of those ‘how-tos’ that you’ve read before. Don’t stop reading! I want to highlight some key points that contribute towards drafting a good CV in a more structured way. As a non-law graduate who has successfully secured a training contract, I want to provide a perspective on what a desirable ‘law CV’ should look like, but also how to adapt and make fundamental changes to a CV when converting to law.  

Is the remote working movement really coming to an end? Some of the biggest firms in the country and the world appear to have answered that question.

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.

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.

Anyone and anything could be the basis of a new TV show or movie nowadays, right? Individuals, books, comics, video games and the list goes on…some have turned out great, others not so much!

It might surprise you to know that there are plenty of lessons we can take from popular movies, whether for work or life. It turns out that not only do they entertain us, and provide good escapism, but some can offer excellent lessons if we look closely enough.

Welcome to our Diversity hub.

If sexual harassment doesn’t seem to be a problem in the workplace, then does anything really need to change?

Picture a bustling London pub in 1915. What you might not consider is that buying your friend a drink could land you in trouble with a constable. During World War one (WWI), the British government introduced the Defence of the Realm Act 1914 (DORA). This emergency legislation and its various amendments created a series of regulations, providing broad powers to bolster Britain’s national security.

I recently started my ‘Practical Legal Research and Writing’ module on the LPC and after weeks of covering the core modules based around substantive law, I was looking forward to changing tack and learning some skills. I am fast learning that skills are harder than they seem! 

There’s a lot to love about the HBO series Game of Thrones (final season notwithstanding). Fans will argue that the finest scenes, including the trial of Tyrion Lannister, culminated in a passionate demand for trial by combat. It might surprise you to hear that trial by combat was a real thing that happened in medieval Britain.

Rabin Kok explains the importance of mini-pupillages for aspiring barristers, outlines the type of work he gets involved with at South Square and offers advice for those interested in a career at the Bar in this Meet the Lawyer interview. 

In this article, I'll be examining some of the things future lawyers should look out for. Keeping up with these elements will up your legal game no matter what stage you're at and will, no doubt, get you wherever you want to go.

Does Schedule 17 of the Environment Act 2021 fail to level the playing field for businesses?

Attending a law firm’s open day, workshop or presentation is a great way to meet lawyers and recruiters, and gain valuable insights that will improve your applications. Read on for tips on preparing and making a good impression on the day.

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.  

I know the legal profession can be demanding and competitive, so how do I avoid burnout at work?

I was inspired to write this article by the book The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, and the Squiggly Careers podcast.

In this post, I will share what type of work experience is available for first years (and also non-law students). I hope this is helpful for you to gain some experience during the summer holidays!