What more can be done to progress ethnic diversity in the legal profession?  

Luci Jones explains the exciting opportunities on the Crown Prosecution Service’s legal trainee scheme and the varied progression routes available to public prosecutors.

What taxation measures has the government taken to level the playing field between UK residents and non-UK residents in relation to ownership of residential property?

Anna is a first-year trainee in Shoosmiths’ London office. She is currently sitting in the real estate department after having completed her first seat in tax.

Summer is arguably the best time during the year not only for law students, but for students in general. It is like the offseason for athletes with considerable physical and mental preparation being completed, as the saying goes: “champions are made in the offseason”.

The building of nuclear power plants is a complex process. What is the solution to ensuring construction is smoothly run?

To secure a training contract or pupillage, you must demonstrate evidence of several key skills and attributes that are essential throughout your legal career. a

Last week saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson extend the UK’s lockdown by three weeks. This week’s commercial news round-up summarises several important developments in the business and legal worlds that we think you should know about.

So, you’ve landed a vacation scheme. First of all, congrats! That’s no small feat. With hundreds (sometimes thousands) of applicants gunning for a handful of spots, just being offered a place means you’ve already impressed someone. But now that you're in, the real work begins.

What is the difference between the financial markets of the London Stock Exchange?

Passion for commercial matters is key at the transaction-focused London office of global firm Kirkland & Ellis, as Lauren Massey explains.

When reading a news story, it’s important that aspiring lawyers take on an analytical mindset in order to get the most out of their reading.

Read the round-up to see whether any of the summarised news stories from the week pique your interest.

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public in need of legal advice. Read our student guide to pro bono work to discover how it can propel your legal career.

In this LCN blog post I will introduce to you a novel AI architecture capable of accurately predicting the convictions and penalties of real-life criminal cases given only the facts.

How will UK fund managers market their funds in the European Union following Brexit?

The nominees for the seventh annual Student Law Society Awards have been revealed, after LawCareers.Net received 37 submissions from presidents and committees and nearly 2,000 submissions from society members across the UK.

What should a business bear in mind when it comes to consumer rights?

The transition from sixth form to university, especially at the height of the pandemic, was quite challenging (for context, I attended an international school outside the UK).

I know the legal profession can be demanding and competitive, so how do I avoid burnout at work?