What are the reasons for the recent employment law reforms and what impact will they have?

Barristers specialising in this area may appear before the International Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights, international tribunals (ICSID, ICC and LCIA), domestic courts and other international tribunals.

Family and divorce is very much a people-focused area of law.

Public law can take many forms, from statutory appeals, inquiries, disciplinary proceedings to public procurement, environmental issues and discrimination law. 

Pre-eminent pro bono organisation LawWorks is currently accepting nominations for its annual LawWorks & Attorney General Student Awards 2013

Lawyers in Schools offers an opportunity for law firm employees to volunteer in the classroom: sharing knowledge and understanding on a variety of legal issues.

In the wake of the release of the Leveson Report last week, the Law Society’s last public debate event of the year will examine the report’s conclusions on British press culture, practices and ethics.

Newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries are on the rise, as global law firm Ropes & Gray International LLP boosts NQ pay to £165,000, up from £147,000. 

Law firms may soon be changing their web addresses to take advantage of a new domain, '.law', which is likely to be authorised by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the body that coordinates internet addresses.

In this masterclass run by Trowers & Hamlins LLP, the firm will discuss real estate law, including who key clients are, the types of project real estate lawyers handle and what a typical day in the life of a real estate lawyer at Trowers looks like.

What does acting ‘in good faith’ mean and how is it interpreted in the legal system for joint venture and shareholders’ agreements?

How will the CMA respond to complaints about unfair practices in relation to cancellations and refunds?

If you’re interested in any client-facing role, it’s inevitable you’ve heard both firms and individuals stress the importance of commercial awareness. However, the legal profession is broad and diverse in the types of work that lawyers do. Does this mean that every type of lawyer needs to be commercially aware? This article explores both sides of this question.

Since March, the UK has seen restrictions being lifted and the government’s four-step roadmap offering a route back to a more normal life. Although we are gearing slowly towards normality, there’s no denying the impact coronavirus has had on our lives and the legal profession. 

The Territorial Army is actively recruiting lawyers via a just-launched TV ad campaign.

The application process for seven social welfare law training contracts, organised through The Legal Education Foundation (TLEF) is currently in full swing.

LawWorks and the Bar Pro Bono Unit have teamed up to launch a fundraising competition for law school students – the Law School Challenge 2012.

The recent LawCareers.Net Trainee Survey has revealed that 81% of respondents used either LawCareers.Net or The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook, or both, as part of their hunt for a job.

Lawyers believe that email is the biggest security risk to law firms, according to a survey conducted by logistics operator DX.