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Networking is a vital skill – not only for aspiring lawyers looking to gain employment or work experience, but also throughout a qualified lawyer’s career. Solicitors and barristers are always looking to bring in new business, make useful connections and learn more about the legal and business worlds, so networking is a key part of any lawyer’s working life.
Legal mental health charity LawCare is running a Christmas fundraising appeal, the Big Give Christmas Challenge, which will see all donations made to the charity via the Big Give website doubled.
In the wake of the recent UK referendum vote to leave the European Union, what issues have been raised for those working in European offices of international law firms?
One of my first posts for LawCareers.Net was a profile piece on the icon that is Lady Hale. As the first female justice of the Supreme Court (appointed in 2009), she is rightfully regarded as a role model for women in the legal sphere and beyond. Her appointment fanned discussion about the lack of diversity in the highest UK court, a discussion that is now rising again with the recent appointment of Lady Justice Rose.
What is corporate law and how have things changed over the last year?
London’s transport system allows you to get to a wide range of places with ease thanks to the vast number of travel links available - here are some tips for students travelling around London.
To celebrate Black History Month, LawCareers.Net highlights three trailblazers within the legal profession.
The Bar Standards Board has released its diversity data summary for the Bar in 2023.
Following last year’s Race at the Bar report, the Bar Council has published an interim report to outline the actions being taken to address race inequality across the Bar.
Barrister wigs have been a long-standing tradition since the 17th Century, but is the dress code outdated and alienating aspiring barristers from pursuing careers at the Bar?
Contextual recruitment practices like upReach’s REALrating are being increasingly adopted by law firms to enable employers to identify hidden talent and monitor socioeconomic data.
A survey of pupils has revealed that students still feel the course is too expensive, despite the average cost per student dropping by £4,700 in 2022, compared to 2019 (amount adjusted for inflation).
What is big data and how can it be used commercially while upholding key data protection principles?
The coffee market is growing. As of January 2025, there were 11,456 branded coffee chain outlets, a 5.2% increase over the 12 months to January, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal’s 2025 Project Café UK report.
What cryptoasset-related risks are insurable against losses?
Isabella Lewis (she/her) is a senior associate who works in debt finance at A&O Shearman. In this profile, Isabella discusses her area of focus, trade and commodities finance, how extensive research led her to decide on a career in law and the importance of business development.
I think the combination of mentors, confidence and consistent hard work is what drove me to the pinnacle of BigLaw. So, to all aspiring socially mobile lawyers, here are my top pieces of advice to succeed in BigLaw.
