Hear from Aruse Okaisabor, an associate in Ashurst’s digital economy team, about her journey to qualification and life as a lawyer at a global law firm. 

National law firm Browne Jacobson LLP has welcomed six work experience students who are part of the Law Society’s Diversity Access Scheme, as part of the firm’s efforts to improve access and diversity within the profession. 

Are there any law-related diversity access schemes designed to improve access to the profession for Black aspiring lawyers?

New research from the Social Mobility Foundation has revealed that those from working-class origins earn on average 13.05% less than their middle and upper-class peers.

Mooting is one of the best activities you can do to get a sense of what it's like to be a legal advocate, giving you the opportunity to think on your feet and argue your case. It is also an impressive addition to any CV, whether you’re pursuing a career as a barrister or solicitor.

What is the new proposed copyright parody exception and what will the impact of it be in practice?

What’s ‘PI’ and what’s the buzz around the Building Safety Act 2022? 

Firstly, I’d like to say congratulations on making this decision. Secondly, are you sure you want to go down this path?

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know if it’s for you?

Damages v compensation under the Riot Damages Act: is there a difference and who should pay?

How can being green help a business’ profits?

Is it possible for UK businesses to profit from the London 2012 Olympics without being official sponsors?

Most trainee-hiring law firms run work experience schemes and events specifically for year 12/13 and first-year students. So, if you’re seriously considering becoming a solicitor, you’ll be doing yourself a big favour by getting involved at this early stage of your career – if not just to identify whether a career in the legal profession is for you. Use this list of law firms offering opportunities to year 12/13 and first-year university students to get you started!

In a competition run by Aston University and the Next 100 Years project, three students from the university won prizes of £2,500 and £1,250.

Writing this from the departure gate of Johannesburg airport after a week of discussions on international humanitarian law, a day in the life as the legal counsellor to the UK Mission in Geneva is rarely the same. A statement laced with bias: my role is extraordinary.

Can a business prevent online purchases by consumers in other EEA member states?

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

Farrer & Co LLP is due to welcome its first cohort of solicitor apprentices in Autumn 2022, with The University of Law selected by the firm to deliver the academic programme aspect of the apprenticeship.

Find out about Sushil’s journey into law, from qualifying, the credit crash, redundancies to becoming a financial regulatory specialist.

How does modern slavery impact on businesses and their supply chains in the United Kingdom and how is this being addressed by the UK government?