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The data dilemma

Posted on 13 March 2012

Why is EU data protection law back in the spotlight?

Natural disasters: who foots the bill?

Posted on 15 June 2010

Who pays for earthquakes and oil spills - why is insurance law important?

Lawyers in the golden age of blockchain

Posted on 17 July 2018

What is blockchain technology and what is its relevance to both the legal profession and the mining industry?

The Abled Lawyer - Disability Pride Month: what is it?

Posted on 29 July 2022

I’ve actively worked in the disability inclusion space since I joined The Law Society’s Lawyers with Disabilities Division in September 2019. However, this year has taken me by surprise as I've learnt something new… July is Disability Pride Month.

Your commercial news round-up: 5G, rent, Kellogg's, Primark, Ed Sheeran

Posted on 23 June 2022

It seems there’s never a dull moment in IP law as singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran reaches a milestone in his ‘Shape of You’ court case, plus inflation continues to rise, Primark moves online (kind of), Kellogg's breaks up and 5G is on the move. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up – what’s been on your radar this week?

LawCareersNetLIVE: advice for applying to law firms

Posted on 28 June 2023

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to recruiters from Baker McKenzie and Trowers & Hamlins LLP about what one piece of advice they'd give to someone before applying.

Top tips for AUGUST

Posted on 07 August 2019

We know that all aspiring lawyers deserve a break, but there are things you can be doing over the summer to kickstart your career in law. Here are our five top tips.

Webinar | Building a LEGAL CAREER during the time of coronavirus

Posted on 07 August 2020

In this webinar we will be looking at what law students and aspiring lawyers can do during this time to stay focused on their legal career and further their chances of success.

Webinar | Getting started as a non-law student

Posted on 11 February 2022

The panel of trainees and recruiters cover how to research law firms and tackle applications.

Paddington Legal Advice Centre

Posted on 30 March 2023

Another member of the London Law Centres, providing free legal advice and representation to the people of Paddington.

A day with me at CityLawLIVE

Posted on 05 January 2016

On 11 December 2015, I attended the CityLawLIVE careers conference. Join me as I talk you through my thoughts about the day.

NationalLawLIVE - How to be a great lawyer

Posted on 07 March 2016

General Manager Louise Lumley of Irwin Mitchell offers her top tips for becoming a great lawyer – namely, be client focused and have a personality!

LawCareersNetLIVE London: Life as a trainee

Posted on 31 March 2022

The panel of trainees provide insights into their experiences of the law firm application process, what being a trainee is really like

LawCareersNetLIVE Virtual 2021 - Question time: life as a trainee

Posted on 27 January 2022

The panel of trainees provide insights into their experiences of the law firm application process.

CityLawLIVE - the law firm as a business

Posted on 09 February 2015

Jonathan Wood, partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, gives his advice on developing a commercial outlook and understanding the law firm as a business.

Law Answered

Posted on 22 March 2023

Law Answered is a small business producing study notes and revision guides for the

Your commercial news round-up: diversity policies, Ben & Jerry’s, Santander, pay growth

Posted on 20 March 2025

Several legal organisations have spoken out against the US government’s campaign targeting diversity and inclusion policies, and Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent company of firing its CEO due to his progressive views.

Your commercial news round-up: Cult Beauty, fertility treatments, Lidl, EY, Morrisons

Posted on 05 August 2021

Application season is over and we are all now gathering around the TV to watch the summer Olympics! So far, we’ve seen McKeown go viral for dropping the F-bomb, Simone Biles return for Bronze and even caught Tom Daley knitting. But what else has been going on besides the Tokyo games?

The fall of FTX

Posted on 06 December 2022

What are the impacts of the rise and fall of crypto currencies on banking law and practice?

Harriet Iles - Sector focus: energy

Posted on 01 February 2021

The first thing that comes to mind for many when contemplating the energy sector is traditional oil and gas. At once, this brings forth mental images of colossal, spider-like oil rigs burrowing into the darkness of our oceans. Although oil and gas indeed dominate the sector, they are just one cog in a wheel of energy sources including nuclear power, renewables such as wind, hydro and solar, as well as electricity.