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Barrister apprentices could be here as early as next year, says trailblazer chair
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Young lawyers face burnout as legal sector’s long hours culture bites, report finds
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Understanding international law firms — with CMS UK
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The Legal Cheek October Virtual Law Fair 2025
Tuesday 7 October, 2pm to 5pm, taking place virtually
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Meet the lawyers shaping tomorrow’s energy — with Burges Salmon
Wednesday 8 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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Why tax is interesting — with Pinsent Masons
Thursday 9 October, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually
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Careers
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Life as a tax lawyer: Where business, politics and law collide
Pinsent Masons legal director Penny Simmons explains why the field is more dynamic and commercial than many students assume, and shares advice for aspiring lawyers
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Inside a law conversion course
ULaw programme lead Sophie Jones outlines the law school’s approach to conversion courses, the support on offer, and their continued importance for aspiring lawyers
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Why I chose to train at a global law firm — and why you should consider it too
Hannah Torpey shares her path into law, her journey as a solicitor apprentice, and her secondment experience with TikTok in Dubai
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Life as a lawyer taking on AI-fuelled fraud
As tech races ahead, Chris Whitehouse (of counsel at RPC) unpacks the challenges it poses for the legal profession
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Life as a litigator: Cartels, class actions and the fight to keep markets fair
Willkie partner Boris Bronfentrinker on his path into law, life as a litigator, and why he urges young lawyers to be sponges
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Corporate law for good: The rise of B Corps and purpose-driven companies
BPP bar student Catherine Chow examines the B Corp movement and why an increasing number of companies are adopting this purpose-driven strategy
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Human trafficking in the UK: Confronting a legal and human rights crisis
ULaw LLM student Liuba Cosciuc addresses the government's approach to human trafficking and suggests how it could improve
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Analysis: UK government’s plan to restore extradition to Hong Kong on a ‘case-by-case’ basis
University of Manchester finalist Brian Li examines the proposed amendment to the Extradition Act 2003
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Life, death and the law: A comparison of euthanasia laws in Spain and Britain
Sixth form student Iyla Singh takes a look at the differences in euthanasia legislation in both countries
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Is 20% VAT on private schools fair? A justice-theory analysis
Bristol Uni student Sirak Kebede examines the tax through the eyes of Rawls and Nozick
