On the surface, interviews can be the most frightening part of the whole process, as you’ll often be across (physically or virtually) from a partner or other senior lawyer(s) at the firm. However, it’s important to remember that the firm has offered you an interview because it thinks you’re a good candidate – the firm wouldn’t give up their time otherwise!

Why is planning so important in contract negotiations?

At our LawCareersNetLIVE London event on 5 December 2025, the panel of top law firm partners addressed the key issues affecting law firms in 2026. The session helped delegates understand how firms operate as businesses and the role they will play as trainees.

What is the business case for international secondments?

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced the details of its 2013 diversity survey.

Year-on-year decreases in funding for the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), which reviews the cases of people fighting miscarriages of justice, has been criticised following a sharp rise in the number of applications received by the body.

According to the new report by Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC), “45% of the Young Bar reported a negative impact on their financial situation, higher still at 60% for those working in crime – as court work ceased in 2020, their earnings plummeted.”

This webinar discusses what it’s really like to be an M&A lawyer. Find out how domestic and cross-border M&A works, gain an insight into the financing behind these transactions and learn what makes a good corporate lawyer with a panel of leading lawyers.

I asked my followers on Twitter and Instagram if they had any questions about the BPTC and applying for pupillage. The first question is about applying from the BPTC from a Non-Russell Group University. 

The US-based IT firm Cloudflare is facing criticism for how senior staff handled the dismissal of an employee.

This summer’s sporting excitement is set to kick off with the World Cup 2023 but will Sarina Wiegman repeat England’s success in Europe on a global stage? Plus, streaming services have been warned against the dangers of AI. Grab a notebook and get ready to boost your commercial awareness.