Starting a training contract is about having an open mind. The reason behind completing four to six different seats is to gain exposure to each of the different departments.

In May 2023, 18-year-old Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, better known online as ‘Mizzy’, shot to fame after filming himself walking into people’s houses, stealing a woman’s dog, riding a bike around a supermarket and doing similar ‘pranks’.

We are delighted to bring you details of those firms and individuals nominated for the 15th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

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.

Following on from fellow blogger Indiya Kainth’s piece on how working from home might be affecting the individual, I was inspired to write the following piece on how working from home might affect law firms. 

How will the advertising slump affect the way lawyers advise their media clients?

Will we be working until we're 100?

As UK lockdown restrictions were eased at the start of the week and several businesses reopened their doors to welcome the public back, aspiring lawyers might want to consider the impact that this might have on the UK economy, as well as the legal and business worlds. That said, remember that there is more to commercial awareness than just Brexit and covid-19 – think outside the box to find a story that interests you and is relevant to your chosen firm and its clients.

For this blog post, I thought I would look at some of my role models in the industry right now.

The Bar Council, the body that represents around 18,000 barristers in England and Wales, has several committees; one of which is the Young Barristers’ Committee.

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.

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

In recent years, there’s been much talk about creating your own personal brand which has seen the rise of many influencers, especially within the legal sector.

Should companies be concerned with shareholders' increasing rights?

Today we are pleased to bring you details of the firms and individuals who are nominated for the 10th annual LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards.

What will the new energy performance certificate requirements mean for sellers, landlords and developers of commercial properties?

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the nominees for the second annual Student Law Society Awards, sponsored by DWF LLP.

What factors led Debenhams to become the latest casualty of the high street?

If you’re interested in any client-facing role, it’s inevitable you’ve heard both firms and individuals stress the importance of commercial awareness. However, the legal profession is broad and diverse in the types of work that lawyers do. Does this mean that every type of lawyer needs to be commercially aware? This article explores both sides of this question.

What happens if journalists forget the maxim that a person is innocent until proven guilty?