In September, I wrote a blog detailing my expectations for the third year of my undergraduate law degree.  As I’m returning to university tomorrow, I thought it’d be beneficial to see how my expectations lived up to reality and outline my updated expectations for the second half of the year. 

UK commercial firm TLT has agreed that The University of Law will be its exclusive training provider of the LPC, GDL and Professional Skills Course, having been impressed with private university’s preparations for the upcoming Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

I’ve discussed my experience with the change from first year to second year on LawCareers.Net previously. However, now that I've reached the midway point in my first semester in third year, I’m back to discuss the jump from second to third year. 

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the launch of the 2022 Student Law Society Awards (SLS Awards).

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the launch of the 2023 Student Law Society Awards.

The perindopril saga: what's the story of Servier's α-polymorph patent and the delay to the availability of generic versions of this high blood pressure drug?

The Bar Council’s Race Working Group has launched a new report to address inequality at the Bar. The report provides statistics and personal testimony to highlight the prejudice that is rife within the profession. 

What is the future of divorce proceedings in the United Kingdom?

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Student Law Society Awards. 

LawCareers.Net’s Student Law Society Awards celebrate the hard work of student-led societies across the country.

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

One of the key questions to ask yourself is what type of lawyer you want to be.

Antonia Eklund is a qualified barrister at Blackstone Chambers. In this profile, Antonia talks about what attracted her to a career in law, coming to the Bar from non-legal career, and keeping an open mind when choosing practice areas. 

Is ESG a trend that businesses can’t afford to ignore? 

Global law firm DWF has launched a work placement scheme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates pursuing careers in law.

Switalskis Solicitors has acquired Atherton Godfrey LLP, a law firm based in Doncaster, creating a business with a turnover of £20 million.

The role of general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly popular appointment at top law firms, mirroring its rise among commercial companies. GCs are in-house lawyers at large companies tasked with overseeing legal issues and advice across their organisations.

How can companies keen to secure financial incentives for carbon-neutrality ensure that they are operating within the law?