Whether you’re embarking on a career in law or just starting a law degree, a solid foundational understanding of legal research is vital. For law students and aspiring lawyers, understanding how to navigate complex legal documents such as case law, statutes and scholarly works is paramount.

Law firms are constantly developing and moving away from the traditional set-ups that only recruit those from certain universities with certain degrees. 

I attended a non-Russell Group university and have concerns about being overlooked by law firms. Do I stand a chance of securing a training contract?

Is the realistic aspiration to own your own home becoming a thing of the past?

'Employee', 'worker', or 'self-employed consultant/contractor': why should an employer care as long as they get the job done?

Civil law involves relations between persons, and between persons and organisations.

What are the implications of cyber-attacks for businesses and what can they do to prepare?

There’s no one type of person who makes it in law. Whether you’re a careful planner, a big-picture thinker or still figuring it all out, your path to qualification can reflect who you are and how you work best.

Here is LawCareers.Net’s 26-step guide to the training contract application process, plus 10 mock interview questions to help you prepare.

London is a huge, sprawling city to study in, and is home to several prestigious world-class universities including LSE, UCL and King’s; this guide lays out some of the most important benefits and issues with studying in the capital.

Find out how you can submit a successful application to Slaughter and May with advice from Ellie Ballinger, the firm’s trainee recruitment executive. 

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Partner Claire Cooke offers a detailed insight into her time at Slaughter and May, from starting as a trainee to being promoted to a partner. 

Jeremy Hunt announced the UK’s 2023 budget and we’ve broken down what’s in it for you. Plus, the UK saw its largest strike in decades this week; the BBC has been accused of bowing to government pressures over headlines; Gary Lineker caused quite the stir with a controversial Tweet; and there’s some exciting news for anyone planning a holiday.

What is APP fraud and how does it affect a law firm’s clients?

What impact might covid-19 have on civil fraud law?

The final year of your LLB programme presents a tremendous opportunity, and what might be the magnum opus of your time at university – your dissertation. This is not merely an academic requirement (though some universities offer alternatives), but a chance to delve deeply into a topic that fascinates you. 

With sexual harassment still prevalent in many workplaces, what can employers do to prevent this behaviour?