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”.

What can the recent High Court case involving clothing and similar 'criminal' trademarks tell us about protecting highly distinctive marks?

What would be the impact for the City if Britain were to leave the European Union?

How is English law moving toward better recognition and protection of celebrities’ image rights as valuable commodities?

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

Is the Financial Services Authority (FSA) moving towards a more active enforcement policy in the financial sector?

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?

Rachael Driscoll, legal talent coordinator at Cooley, discusses the highlights of her role, common mistakes that come up in applications, the value of taking a pause when writing applications before sending them and the importance of being yourself.

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.

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

The nominees for the sixth annual Student Law Society Awards have been revealed, after LawCareers.Net received 42 submissions from presidents and committees and nearly 2,400 submissions from society members.

Is the freedom of the media being tempered by an ad hoc privacy law?

Amicus is a legal non-profit organisation based in London, which helps secure equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the United States. Every year, the organisation provides autumn and spring training for those interested in volunteering. 

When does a cyber-attack become an act of war?

Does green hydrogen have the green light?

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