Breaking into law can be tough, especially when you're just starting out. With so many talented candidates competing for attention, standing out among the sea of applicants can feel like an impossible task. It's crucial to make sure your application not only gets noticed but also leaves a lasting impression. In such a competitive field, you need to show what makes you unique, skilled and ready to tackle the challenges of the legal world.

Irish firms Matheson and Arthur Cox have been named among Europe’s most innovative law firms in the Financial Times’ (FT) Innovative Lawyers 20 Years Report, which was launched on 24 June at the FT’s Innovative Lawyers Global Summit.

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?

Magic circle firm Linklaters has adopted the Halo Code – the UK’s first Black hair code, which “explicitly protects employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities”.

LawCareersNet’s commercial news round-up summarises some of the most significant news stories from the previous week to support you as you develop your commercial awareness.

Meet Tom Marshall, associate at Osborne Clarke LLP in Bristol. Watch him discuss his training contract, day-to-day work and his advice on the importance of business awareness.

In this video I discuss how networking can help you prepare for your pupillage applications. Networking is essential for the aspiring barrister so make sure you’re getting the most out of it by watching this video!

Plans for a new ‘super exam’ for all qualifying solicitors have been approved by the Legal Services Board, meaning that the Solicitors Qualifying Exam is now certain to go ahead in some form.

John Lewis is facing a legal challenge over click-and-collect sales and Lloyds has struck a deal with Google to build its own AI agents. Meanwhile, Co-op is ramping up anti-theft measures by forensically marking stolen goods and a £49 face serum advert has been banned for making misleading anti-ageing claims.