Tax barristers litigate and advise in a wide variety of matters and disputes in which tax issues arise.

As a career changer, you’re certainly not on your own. If you’re serious about moving into the legal profession, read our five tips to help you get started.

New research has revealed that City law firms are hiring at a rapid rate, with a 14% annual rise in vacancies recorded in the capital.

A legal apprenticeship is a route to becoming a lawyer that combines a paid job at a law firm with studying for formal qualifications, paid for by the government and your employer. It’s an alternative to the traditional route of going to university and training to be a lawyer afterwards.

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

The Vickers Report: what are the implications for consumers, banks and lawyers?

Most trainee-hiring law firms run work experience schemes and events specifically for first-year students. So, if you’re seriously considering becoming a solicitor, you’ll be doing yourself a big favour by making sure you attend one or two during your first year at university. Use this list of firms offering opportunities to first-year students to get you started!

With Freshers’ week a distant memory, exams and essay deadlines are already a looming reality for some. With this in mind, what can you do to improve your career prospects?

Why are private equity funds starting to invest in sports clubs and leagues?

No matter what stage you’re at in your legal education, you’re bound to gain something from LawCareersNetLIVE. Read on to discover some of the benefits of attending this legal careers conference.

Read this essential advice for first-year students covering legal work experience, extracurricular activities, law fairs and more. For lots more information and advice, see our dedicated First-year student hub.

What are ‘green finance’ and ‘sustainable finance’?

Can a company pay me to write a favourable Facebook, Twitter or blog post about its product?

Private equity  has been under the limelight during the pandemic and here are some emerging trends that all aspiring lawyers should be aware of. 

How has the work of corporate lawyers changed in recent times, and are clients asking for different things from their lawyers?

We’re delighted to have won two awards at LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards: ‘Best at student engagement’, sponsored by TLT LLP, and ‘Best law society overall’.