Maxwell Myers discusses how a passion for advocacy, problem-solving and variety led him to the commercial chancery Bar, where he works across disputes ranging from shareholder litigation to insolvency and property matters. He also discusses the importance of mini-pupillages, resilience and strong persuasion skills for aspiring barristers.

Crown Advocate Aimee Emby explains the many unique opportunities that come with a career at the Crown Prosecution Service, which offers a flexible range of career paths to those who join its trainee scheme.

Unless you're new to law firm applications, the concept of looking into a firm's culture is probably not new to you. But as much as 'the firm's culture' is referenced in application advice, what does it really mean? What do you have to look out for when researching culture? And what kinds of questions should you ask to get the answers you're looking for?

Harvey Specter is a fictional corporate lawyer from US TV-series Suits. Although the show is designed for entertainment, we can still implement some of Harvey’s qualities to help with our careers in the real world. 

Does the Companies Bill really offer business a better regulatory framework?

What are the possible commercial and legal implications of large-scale cyber attacks?

Law firms are always saying how diverse and inclusive they are, but how do I decide which firm is the right fit for me?

Can you claim for stress after a data breach?

From politics to retail, there’s been a lot of newsworthy stories this week, but which do we think should be on your radar? 

What will be the impact of enabling trade union access into workplaces?

I was in your position once, and it’s daunting. I didn’t have a clue what a law firm career would be like or whether I’d be suited to it or it to me. I didn’t realise that what I’d learned in my law degree, at law school or even training at a law firm wouldn’t equip me with some of the skills that mattered most to surviving and thriving in such a complex, opaque and demanding world.

When I first enrolled onto the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), I knew it’d be a challenging journey. I was working and studying part time, and was determined to do well in an exam that people knew little about.

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.

What can we expect from technology in 2050?

Summer is arguably the best time during the year not only for law students, but for students in general. It is like the offseason for athletes with considerable physical and mental preparation being completed, as the saying goes: “champions are made in the offseason”.

The legal profession has a long way to go before it’s truly representative of the population it serves and it’s still playing catch-up when it comes to recognising the benefits diversity can bring.

In this article we'll examine share purchases and asset purchases (and their respective documents) in greater detail and learn more about the role of a corporate trainee working under these deals.

As explored in other articles, recruiters will likely seek to directly test your commercial awareness throughout applications and interview stages. Here are four common commercial awareness interview questions and some tips for answering them!

History graduate William Moore offers an insight into his journey in securing an associate role at Shoosmiths, as well as his area of expertise – data privacy.