#BlackLivesMatter began in the wake of Trayvon Martin's murder in Canada in 2013. Since then, it has become a global movement. The murder of George Floyd just last year resurged the Black Lives Matter movement. In many ways, this has pushed law firms to think about diversity and social justice.

The hardest hit by both the pandemic and online revolution, the retail and consumer (R&C) sector is one of the most challenging to follow due to how rapidly it changes. For the same reason, the sector is one of the most exciting. 

You may have heard of the Watson Glaser test, a preliminary test during the application review stage, or the situational judgement test (SJT). Both are commonly used by graduate recruitment teams at law firms. During an SJT test, you may be expected to answer questions on hypothetical scenarios, certain skills or values, which would then generate a report summarising your key strengths.

This LCN Blog post will give you a breakdown of the recent acquisition, explaining the reasons behind the purchase and the benefit the two companies aim to derive, as well as the surrounding issues.

With the summer holidays in full swing for university students, and just beginning for those younger would-be lawyers, now is the perfect time to consider how to spend some time building the foundations for your future career. Alongside all your staycations, of course!

Legal work experience is extremely beneficial not least because it demonstrates commitment to the legal field but also because it provides valuable insight into life as a solicitor. As a student, you’re encouraged to apply for insight days and vacation schemes. These, of course, are extremely useful but if you want to gain further experience, here are three creative ways you can do so.  

Vacation schemes are now getting closer as the summer months approach. Soon, excited students will be finding out if they’ve secured a place on the coveted scheme!

Exams are over (woohoo) and there are a few weeks ahead of you to organise and do as you please. No prep to do, no consolidation to do and absolutely no dissertation writing to do (double woohoo).

Subsequent to the Internet 2.0 with the rise of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter, the new revivification of the Internet will be the emergence of the Internet of Value.

The sharp rise of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) sector has created a demand from investors and scrutiny from regulators, especially in the environmental sector. The abbreviation ESG has become ubiquitous recently, therefore it is paramount for aspiring lawyers to follow the rise of the ESG sector.

On 19th February 2021, the Supreme Court handed down a judgment which will have enormous ramifications on large swathes of the gig economy. 

It's been a long year. The pandemic’s impact has caused global unrest, forced uncomfortable changes and injected uncertainty in many. In the legal sector, amidst it all, are junior lawyers fighting for their place in the profession. As we head into the new year, I am recapping 2020 to highlight how we can embrace future challenges alike to covid-19 in the most productive way.

As of 3 October 2022, there are now over 2099 climate litigation cases globally and 2874 climate laws and policies – of which around 80 have been filed against governments, globally.

There are so many ways to maximise your summer without being consumed with law – at least not 24/7. The 2020 summer wasn't exactly what we had strived for, but now as it's time to breathe in a sense of freedom as the lockdown rules begin to ease. 

A law firms’ move to the largest social media platforms highlights law firms’ responses to global changes in the digital age to stay ahead of the game.

As a LawCareers.Net reader, you may have already kicked off your legal career or you may be just beginning your studies. Regardless of where you’re at, learning an effective method of studying is always useful. If you’re already working, you can employ this knowledge to improve your ability to work and learn on the job.

Having a profile on LinkedIn is vital as a soon-to-be professional because it is the world’s leading business social media platform.

While I have previously talked about technology, today I will consider whether technology is actually detrimental to law firms.

Here’s the brutal truth: there are far more hopeful lawyers than there are training contracts. As the pandemic continues and economic recovery remains only on the horizon, firms are likely to remain cautious with their plans for growth over the next few years, meaning that they are unlikely to scale up the number of training contracts they offer. For aspiring lawyers such as yourselves, this is not exactly the most joyous news. So how can you cope with this rejection?