Expert recruiter – and animal lover – Lucie Rees is understandably proud to have supported so many candidates through their journeys from being wide-eyed students to confident, qualified solicitors and partners. Read her advice for the current generation of aspiring lawyers and gain an insight into the application process – as well as working life – at Watson Farley & Williams.

Harvey Specter is a fictional corporate lawyer from US TV-series Suits. Although the show is designed for entertainment, we can still implement some of Harvey’s qualities to help with our careers in the real world. 

Does the Companies Bill really offer business a better regulatory framework?

The University of Leeds Law Society is one of the UK’s largest and most active student law societies. We were proud to be nominated for three awards at this year’s Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI: ‘Best society for non-law students’, ‘Best social event’ and ‘Best society for first-year students’. This year, we were delighted to win the award for the latter, ‘Best society for first-year students’.

What do you need to know about the forthcoming ePrivacy Regulation?

The University of Leeds Law Society is one of the UK’s largest and most active student law societies. We were proud to be nominated for three awards at this year’s Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by BARBRI: ‘Best society for non-law students’, ‘Best social event’ and ‘Best society for first-year students’. This year, we were delighted to win the award for the latter, ‘Best society for first-year students’.

Great supervision and training. I felt valued and supported as a trainee and was able to undertake a broad spectrum of work.

The Chancellor's surprise announcement in his Budget speech of new tax rules for trusts generated a furore in the specialist press and among private client lawyers. What's all the fuss about?

How might blockchain influence real estate transactions?

Representatives from 65 law firms across the UK gathered at Grace Hall in Central London last night to celebrate the winners of the 16^th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

What are capital markets and what’s going on at the moment?

Why is the Legal Services Act such a big deal?

Supportive and social. From pro bono to affinity groups, being part of a close-knit office means you can play an integral role in what goes on.

What’s it really like to work at Shoosmiths? From hybrid working to wellbeing support and inclusion networks, our people describe Shoosmiths’ culture as supportive, empowering, flexible and unique.

Operating since 1975, Tower Hamlets Law Centre provides a daily diagnostic drop-in centre, casework support and court representation to residents of Tower Hamlets.

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The next question is about how to stand out on pupillage applications, beyond academic merit.

Law firm recruiters, trainees and sponsors from Addleshaw Goddard, Bristows LLP, DWF Group Limited, Gateley Legal, Osborne Clarke LLP, Shoosmiths, Trowers & Hamlins LLP, upReach and Ward Hadaway give their advice for making successful law firm applications.

It’s coming up to that time of year where exams are looming. I have picked up some tips along the way which proved to be a massive help to me. In this video, I share these tips in the hope that it helps at least one law student out there!

Trainees from DWF Group Limited, Shoosmiths and Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP share how they’re finding LawCareersNetLIVE – from speaking to students on the stand to reflecting on the value of the day. Some also look back on attending earlier in their legal journey as delegates, and the support it offered during the application process.

Lawyers are the third most-stressed group of professionals in the country, with women worst affected, government figures indicate.