To what extent was Tesco Bank at fault in its response to a major cyber attack?

Chelsea Thompson discusses her journey into law and experience transitioning to a career in the UK. She outlines the key skills needed as a solicitor, what makes her firm stand out and her area of expertise. She also describes how technology is changing the way lawyers work. 

As my Legal Practice Course draws to a close, I thought now would be the perfect time to reflect back on my experience and consider what I wish I knew earlier.

How important is online advertising and how is it governed in the United Kingdom?

How enforceable are English court judgments after Brexit?

As many of you may already know, AI is making big waves in almost every sector, from healthcare to entertainment. But while AI has the potential to unlock incredible innovations, it’s also raising some serious concerns about copyright law and the future of creators’ rights.

In this LCN Says, The University of Law, sponsor of our LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, shares 10 tips for a successful vacation scheme or training contract application.

At an open day I attended last year, I partook in my first corporate negotiation workshop. Having only just begun my law conversion course at the time, the encounter was entirely unfamiliar to me. I was surprised at how quickly my peers seemed to be taking to the task − and a bit embarrassed at how little I knew by comparison!

Should I use my Gmail or an academic email address when giving contact details? How strictly are deadlines enforced? Are there any ways to save myself some time on training contract or vacation scheme applications? What’s MyLocker and how can I use it? The team at AllHires has the answers.

What’s debt refinancing and why do businesses use it?

Is it true that US-style class action litigation is being introduced into the European Union?

Will Brexit blow UK renewables off course?

The Free Representation Unit is a charity that provides individuals with representation that they could not afford otherwise and gives junior lawyers a valuable opportunity to get practical advocacy experience. 

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) is a charity that provides individuals with representation that they couldn’t otherwise afford and gives junior lawyers a valuable opportunity to get practical advocacy experience.

Meet Hebe Thorne, associate in the family law team at Burges Salmon LLP.

How can I get legal work experience when every application form asks for prior legal work experience?

How do international banks and English lawyers help in the movement of global trade?

What is the GAAR and how will it affect what private client lawyers do in practice?

Why might firms in the same industry have diverse financial structures?

What are the legal implications of developments in artificial intelligence (AI)?