What lessons can lawyers learn from recent controversy over bank charges?

I want to join a City firm, but the various categories have confused me. What are the different types of City firm?

What is a penalty clause?

There are various ways that you can keep on top of your commercial awareness, including listening to reputable podcasts, checking LCN’s Commercial Question section to see what leading firms are thinking about and regularly reading this commercial news round-up. Finding a news story that genuinely interests you will support your commercial awareness development as it will feel like less of a chore to stay on top of the updates. There are a few interesting ones in this week’s round-up that might pique your commercial awareness strings.

The interview process can vary across law firms, depending on their size, culture or jurisdiction. One thing they all have in common is that they will all ask you specific questions relating to your competency.

Public law comprises several interlinking practice areas that concern relationships between people, government and other public bodies.

A transnational alliance network which seeks to bring lawyers and judges wishing to carry pro bono work together with rule of law and access to justice projects.

Lawyers working within and for media and entertainment clients may seem like the rock stars of the legal world, but they must be persistent and versatile to succeed.

According to recruiters, too many candidates are let down by their sloppy writing skills. Shakespeare made up words, spelt his name however he pleased and is still praised for his mastery of language. However, if his cover letter was written along those lines today, every law firm would bin his application. So, how can you write the perfect application?

According to recruiters, too many candidates are let down by their sloppy writing skills. Shakespeare made up words, spelt his name however he pleased and is still praised for his mastery of language. However, if his cover letter was written along those lines today, every law firm would bin his application. So, how can you write the perfect application?

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