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. 

There is a long history of lawyers doing pro bono work, going back to medieval times and beyond; for many people, pro bono was the only means to seek redress or justice.

The popularity of podcasts has soared in recent years, with 12.3 million people listening to podcasts each week in the UK, according to the BBC. Here are the 15 podcasts we think all aspiring lawyers should listen to.

EU data protection law has recently seen new standard contractual clauses published: what are they, why were they changed and what does this mean in practice? And what about the UK?

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

In light of the Snowden revelations and ongoing questions about the security of our data, how will companies adapt to continue providing the services we all rely on?

The Paris Agreement: can we trade our way out of climate change?

On 15 March 2022, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab announced long-awaited plans to reform the legal aid system.

As cities’ populations continue to rise, what are the challenges in transforming our urban centres into a new generation of ‘smart cities’?

How should multinational technology companies be taxed fairly and effectively in a digital economy?

Why are UK law firms flocking to Qatar?

Calum Smith shares his journey into law and advice for aspiring barristers, as well as outlining how he manages his workload.

Securing legal work experience is no mean feat. It’s also not the end of your legal journey if you don’t have any.

LinkedIn might sometimes seem like TikTok and Instagram’s boring older sibling but, as most professionals and employers have accounts on the platform, it’s a great place for you to engage with other users and follow the latest legal developments. It’s also a gateway of information, opportunities and online networking.

What is in store for restructuring and insolvency lawyers in 2021?

Sarah Walker, a barrister at Selborne Chambers, talks about the importance of mini-pupillages, the type of work she gets involved with as a commercial chancery disputes barrister, work/life balance and more in this Meet the Lawyer interview. 

Is the emerging hydrogen sector the key to achieving net zero?

Senior early talent advisor Beth Petch sets out what Trowers & Hamlins LLP wants to see in applications from strong candidates, discusses common mistakes she comes across, as well as what to expect during the vacation scheme and the firm’s solicitor apprenticeship programme. 

There are many different kinds of career in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law which could be anything from intellectual property to Islamic finance to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.

There are lots of different careers in the legal profession. On qualifying, many lawyers tend to specialise in one area of law, which could be anything from intellectual property to clinical negligence to family law. This Feature explores the process of choosing a practice area to specialise in and offers advice on the factors to consider.