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! 

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

Medium-sized London commercial law firm Edwin Coe has teamed up with Mosaic, a support organisation for the career aspirations of young people from disadvantaged communities, to establish a legal ambassadors programme.

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. 

Magic circle law firm Linklaters has launched a bespoke A-level tutoring programme – Making Links Discovery – with two pillars, one aimed at advancing social mobility and the other on improving racial and ethnic diversity within the profession.

What do general counsels look for in their lawyers?

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.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has released its findings into how pupillages were advertised and the selection criteria used by barristers’ chambers in 2018.

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.

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

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

How are the regulators adapting?

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

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

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.

Are current city layouts futureproof?

To what extent should aspiring solicitors understand the impact of the APR/BPR shake-up?

Has the pandemic irrevocably changed the nature of work and the employment relationship in the UK?

Luke Gueli is an associate in the corporate team at Jones Day. In this interview, Luke outlines how the firm’s non-rotational training system works, the international work Jones Day is involved in and his role as a trainee and a newly qualified associate advising multi-national corporations on corporate transactions.