Philip Whitehead, an associate in Cooley (UK) LLP’s corporate and capital markets team, speaks about the recruitment process, how he gained relevant experience and what a typical day might involve in this Meet the Lawyer profile.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for LawCareers.Net’s expert advice.

How are the regulators adapting?

Why is the government so reluctant to embrace safe standing at football grounds?

What are the key features of, and future predictions for, the UK corporate lending market?

What could Brexit mean for the UK energy sector, including Hinkley Point C, the oil and gas industries, and skilled EU workers in Britain? 

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers following the transition online in March 2020. Although we’ve seen an end to the covid-19 restrictions, it’s clear that virtual interviews are here to stay. There are key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it’s important to be prepared.

Corporate and private client firm Withy King, headquartered in Bath, is set to merge with London firm Royds.

What impact might covid-19 have on civil fraud law?

I think all the people in the firm should take part in D&I initiatives, regardless of their level and background.

Are current city layouts futureproof?

A gay couple that was refused a double room in a hotel in Cornwall has been awarded compensation by a Bristol county court judge in a discrimination claim under the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.

What do general counsels look for in their lawyers?

Partner Claire Cooke offers a detailed insight into her time at Slaughter and May, from starting as a trainee to being promoted to a partner. 

Lawyers advising the charitable, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sector cover a vast area of legal ground.

Applications for the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) opened on Wednesday 23 February 2022. 

At university, if you wanted to become a solicitor, the only route I knew about was private practice. I knew there were a vast array of firms, from high street to the magic circle, but I knew very little about the in-house legal functions in corporations or the public sector.

If you’ve been anywhere near the gaming world lately, you’ll know that video games aren’t just video games anymore. They’re brands, they’re entertainment universes and increasingly, they’re multi-platform empires that span – film, fashion, music, merchandise and even makeup.

Two more leading law firms have announced partnerships with Vantage, the online portal that matches diverse candidates with opportunities at top legal employers.