The University of Leeds Law Society is one of the UK’s largest and most active student law societies. We were proud to be nominated for three awards at this year’s Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI: ‘Best society for non-law students’, ‘Best social event’ and ‘Best society for first-year students’. This year, we were delighted to win the award for the latter, ‘Best society for first-year students’.

How will the pandemic impact the future of real estate in towns and cities?

Pupillage is the final stage of training to be a barrister.

Applying for an LLM can feel overwhelming, especially if you're aiming for a top-tier programme where competition is fierce. Strategic planning is crucial because you often get only one shot at applying to a particular LLM course. 

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers since the coronavirus pandemic began. Whether you are being interviewed for a vacation scheme, training contract or pupillage, there are some key differences between interviewing over webcam and in-person, so it is important to be prepared.

Luci Jones explains the exciting opportunities on the Crown Prosecution Service’s legal trainee scheme and the varied progression routes available to public prosecutors.

What's on the horizon in employment law?

Déjà vu. I think it’s safe to say we all felt an element of déjà vu watching Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s press conference yesterday. How will these new restrictions impact the world in which law firms’ clients and law firms themselves operate? These are questions you should be considering as we head into the New Year. 

As a recent graduate, I feel as though I’m in a good position to talk about some of the common tropes of a law degree.

Dispute resolution exists in both commercial and civil law and is often viewed to have several benefits over the traditional court routes.

Prices at UK supermarkets are on the rise and Thames Water faces a record-high fine. Meanwhile, the UK government has plans to change how pensions are invested and UK car production fell significantly in April. Keep reading this week’s round-up for more!

Does green hydrogen have the green light?

With university fast approaching, students may be anxious about what's to come and how to succeed in their law degree, particularly those who've never studied law before. However, freshers should be assured that the majority of law students are in the same boat and you don't need to have extensive summer reading or law A level before starting.

Are quotas necessary to achieve gender equality in boardrooms?

How has the covid-19 crisis affected companies’ vulnerability to fraud and what do corporate lawyers need to consider as a result?

Following a 2020 pledge by Rishi Sunak, Ron Kalifa OBE’s Kalifa Review of UK Fintech was published earlier this year. The review lays out a vision and execution model for the UK to maintain its leadership in the cutting-edge field of fintech.

The Windrush generation refers to a group of Commonwealth citizens who immigrated to Britain from Caribbean countries between 1948-1971. In 1948, the British Nationality Act 1948 was introduced, creating the status of 'citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies' who had a right of abode in the UK.

With her role split across investment management, financial institutions regulation and enforcement, and government enforcement and white collar crime, Abigail has gained experience across a range of regulatory advisory work. Read on learn to learn more about careers at Skadden.

Do I have to study A-level law to become a lawyer?

I know that I need to understand how a law firm operates as a business to be commercially aware. What exactly does that involve?