You can only really practice company law in the City of London, can't you?

A jittery start to the week on the world’s stock markets saw share prices plunging; this week’s round-up discusses both this and other key business news.

The University of Law has announced a new payment option, allowing full-time postgraduate students to pay by monthly direct debit.

How do lawyers play a role in supporting clients with natural capital? 

As National Apprenticeship Week 2018 launches, Browne Jacobson – one of the profession’s earliest adopters of legal apprenticeships – has announced plans to add to its stable of apprenticeship programmes. Over 100 new positions will be offered across the firm’s various offices in two new schemes, with a commitment to invest 100% of its apprenticeship levy into the new programmes.

This week, the world’s business leaders, politicians and campaigners gathered in the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum.

Skills for Justice has revealed that Cardiff-based Kaplan Altior will work in partnership with apprenticeship specialists Acorn to provide the first legal Higher Apprenticeship in Wales.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has approved a range of changes that aim to reduce administrative duplication, improve regulation and provide new ways to qualify as a solicitor.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer – in fact, the modern legal profession is full of non-law graduates. The skills and experiences you gain from studying and working in other fields are assets that can make you a stronger candidate.

Consider someone who’s been dismissed without a fair reason or without any proper procedure being followed. Their dismissal may have resulted from asking for a legal right, requesting flexible working or even taking maternity leave. Yet many workers in this position may not understand that they can challenge their employer’s decision or realise that legal protections exist in the first place.

What is the corporate veil and can it be lifted?

Students and law schools have been honoured for their exceptional contributions to pro bono at the 10^th LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards.

Video interviewing is a great way for law firms and chambers to get to know candidates before inviting them to an in-person interview or assessment centre. There are key differences between interviewing virtually and in person, so it’s essential you’re prepared.

Lots of aspiring lawyers will be heading on vacation schemes at law firms shortly. Here are our tips for making the most out of the experience, from people who have recently completed vac schemes. 

Find out about Sushil’s journey into law, from qualifying, the credit crash, redundancies to becoming a financial regulatory specialist.

Cuts to legal aid funding have ensured that employers can get away with discrimination toward their employees, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission has warned.

Is it possible to put a price on justice and, if so, how should this cost be assessed by the courts?