How does agile working impact trainees who are beginning their careers in commercial law?

As Freshers’ week draws to a close, exams and essay deadlines are already a looming reality for some. With this in mind, what can you do to improve your career prospects?

TTIP: Dangerous deregulation or a necessary boost to the EU economies?

Why are private equity funds starting to invest in sports clubs and leagues?

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

In this LCN Says, we speak to Rebecca Keay from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a trainee in an intellectual property (IP) and data protection seat.

We’re delighted to have won two awards at LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards: ‘Best at student engagement’, sponsored by TLT LLP, and ‘Best law society overall’.

Tax barristers litigate and advise in a wide variety of matters and disputes in which tax issues arise.

Can a company pay me to write a favourable Facebook, Twitter or blog post about its product?

Private equity  has been under the limelight during the pandemic and here are some emerging trends that all aspiring lawyers should be aware of. 

These are mainly located in the City of London. 

Who can initiate an investigation of potential cartel conduct?

As a career changer, you’re certainly not on your own. If you’re serious about moving into the legal profession, read our five tips to help you get started.

What are ‘green finance’ and ‘sustainable finance’?

While AI has been a nebulous topic for decades, especially in the last 12 months, there’s been enormous growth in “generative AI”.

Wellbeing at the Bar has improved, according to new data published by the Bar Council. 

Can intangible property rights (IPRs) and rights in personal data exist in harmony?

How has the work of corporate lawyers changed in recent times, and are clients asking for different things from their lawyers?

New alternative business structure entrants to the legal profession are winning a lot of business through major affinity and partnership deals with non-legal companies, a report has revealed.

I’m a first-year student – how important is legal work experience and do you have advice for securing some?