There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

There are many different kinds of career in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

The complexities and challenges associated with decommissioning offshore oil and gas assets have dampened M&A activity in the past, but change is coming – so what form will it take?

How effective are the efforts currently underway to prevent companies from avoiding paying corporation tax?

In this LCN says we want to draw attention to the wealth of legal and political writing produced by Black authors. By highlighting these voices, we hope to not only expand your legal knowledge, but hope that you’ll also be entertained, educated and inspired.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields are assets that make you a stronger candidate.

How might insurers be affected by the Law Commission's proposals for the reform of insurance law?

Let’s break down the top stories that made headlines in 2024 and consider what you should look out for in 2025. Commercial awareness is a vital skill for all lawyers. For candidates applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, becoming commercially aware involves building an understanding of how law firms and their clients work as businesses, and how the wider world impacts them. This guide rounds up a range of commercial stories and talking points and considers their impact on the year ahead. 

Many firms offer to pay their future trainees’ GDL and LPC fees, if they have been recruited while an undergraduate. 

If you’re a law student, or an early-career solicitor or barrister who hasn’t yet spent time at the frontline of advice work, I’d like to submit, for your consideration, that you’re missing something irreplaceable.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates, and the skills and experiences gained studying and working in other fields are assets that make you a stronger candidate.

In this article, I'll explore the Netflix, Paramount and Warner Bros love triangle, as well as its implications across both commercial and artistic spheres.

Working as a paralegal before securing a training contract is increasingly the norm for thousands of candidates. It is even possible to qualify as a solicitor by gaining relevant experience as a paralegal, instead of a formal training contract – a route which could become even more popular with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). However, this stepping stone also has potential downsides to watch out for…

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.