There are many things you can do to help you on your way to becoming a barrister. Read LawCareers.Net’s five tips – whether you’re just getting started, have finished university or are thinking of a career change, take note of this advice and consider what you can put into action.

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Jolie Lam offers valuable insights on the type of work candidates can expect at Clyde & Co and offers advice on the key skills law firms look for in applicants.

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

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There’s another streaming service in town; car sales are back on the up following difficulty in the industry as a result of the pandemic; and a code of practice has been put together to govern researchers’ work on biological models of human embryos. 

A judge dismissed authors’ copyright claims against Meta over AI training and MPs have urged Amazon and eBay to tighten controls on ebike sales due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, a BBC investigation has found overseas teams are bulk-buying UK concert tickets for resale and River Island has proposed plans to close 33 stores due to economic downturns.

What is the private equity investment model and are the criticisms levelled against it warranted?

The economic and corporate landscape is shifting once again as US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed global tariffs take effect. In the UK, Ocado is preparing to shed around 1,000 jobs amid major restructuring, John Lewis has abandoned its ambitious rental-homes plan and retailers across the country are resorting to locking up chocolate bars as theft continues to rise. Read on for LCN’s picks of this week’s top commercial stories!

What are the investment issues relating to ESG?

In this Meet the Recruiter, Kieran explains what Mayer Brown International LLP is looking for in future trainees, what you should know about the firm when applying and how it’s adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Law fairs are an important stage of the recruitment process that offer you the chance to meet recruiters, trainee solicitors and partners from the law firms you could be joining in the future. Find out more about the opportunities available in our guide to law fairs.

On 22 May 2014 the LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards celebrated their 11th year with over 200 recruiters, partners, trainees and other friends joining the LawCareers.Net team for a glamorous presentation at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.

Find out about Skadden’s collaborative working style and why the vacation scheme is crucial to your future with the firm, plus read advice on making the most of the scheme from graduate recruitment manager Mathieu.  

How can making a business more sustainable be beneficial?

Becoming a barrister is expensive. Aspiring barristers should investigate funding options for each stage of the process.

Human rights law is essential for a fair and civilised society where all are protected, including the vulnerable, and is a popular choice for students and practitioners.

It’s Pride Month, so this week’s round-up first focuses on the home office’s monumental decision to expand its scheme to wipe historical convictions for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Although this action doesn’t undo the wrongs of the past, it’s a step forward. 

Fiona Stewart is a family law barrister at Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB). Read her advice on mini-pupillages, choosing a practice area and chambers to apply to, and find out what makes QEB stand out in this Meet the Lawyer.

Is a full transition to electric vehicles the most practical and sustainable path to net zero?