In a competition run by Aston University and the Next 100 Years project, three students from the university won prizes of £2,500 and £1,250.

Writing this from the departure gate of Johannesburg airport after a week of discussions on international humanitarian law, a day in the life as the legal counsellor to the UK Mission in Geneva is rarely the same. A statement laced with bias: my role is extraordinary.

How does modern slavery impact on businesses and their supply chains in the United Kingdom and how is this being addressed by the UK government?

Farrer & Co LLP is due to welcome its first cohort of solicitor apprentices in Autumn 2022, with The University of Law selected by the firm to deliver the academic programme aspect of the apprenticeship.

Can a business prevent online purchases by consumers in other EEA member states?

Most trainee-hiring law firms run work experience schemes and events specifically for year 12/13 and first-year students. So, if you’re seriously considering becoming a solicitor, you’ll be doing yourself a big favour by getting involved at this early stage of your career – if not just to identify whether a career in the legal profession is for you. Use this list of law firms offering opportunities to year 12/13 and first-year university students to get you started!

All law firms should pay trainee solicitors a minimum salary of no less than £18,183 outside London and £20,276 in London, the Law Society has stated in a non-binding recommendation.

Who pays for earthquakes and oil spills - why is insurance law important?

Find out about Sushil’s journey into law, from qualifying, the credit crash, redundancies to becoming a financial regulatory specialist.

What are sovereign wealth funds?

As concerns over climate change grow and consumers demand environmentally-friendly clothing, even at a higher cost, companies (ranging from fashion retailers to supermarkets and airlines) have adopted campaigns that show the sustainability of their products or practices.

Winding-up petitions: what’s the impact on companies and creditors in financial distress?

What should lawyers know about money laundering?

What are the tax issues arising from companies having to restructure functions and supply chains as a result of Brexit?

During a panel event of an open day I attended, the panellists shared their most interesting cases.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

Krishna Patel, managing associate at leading national law firm Stevens & Bolton LLP, shares details of his journey into the legal profession, his area of expertise and the type of corporate finance work he takes on, including M&A, and his advice for you. Read Krishna’s insights in this Meet the Lawyer profile.

What are a commercial landlord’s options when a tenant goes bust?

Why is EU data protection law back in the spotlight?

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.