Author: adam-mawardi
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How dual qualification can open the door to an international legal career
BARBRI’s Odessa Alm discusses one way candidates can gain a competitive edge in Ireland’s booming legal market
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Top magic circle partner makes switch to investment banking
Linklaters ➡️ JP Morgan
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What ‘build back better’ means for law firms
A panel of Womble Bond Dickinson lawyers discuss their role in boosting sustainable business
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Law firm hires ‘I.M. Nottacat’
Spoof specialities include ‘M&A (meow and agitate)’
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Would you date a law student? Our readers have their say
'I couldn’t risk being with someone who makes better arguments than me' 💔
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Zoom blunder turns lawyer into cat
‘I’m here live. I’m not a cat’, Rod Ponton tells judge during virtual court hearing
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High Court video hearing thrown into chaos after intruders share pics of ‘well-endowed men’
Members of the public, who dialled into a case concerning Swindon Town F.C., blew raspberries, screamed and shared pornographic images
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Top judge rocks incredible judicial face mask
Robe-inspired number features Lord Justice Nugee's initials
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6 easy ways wannabe lawyers can ace their vac scheme video interviews
As demonstrated through TikToks 🎶
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‘Legally Brunette’ TikToker documents life as a UCL law student
Daniella Swinson’s amusing clips have amassed over one million likes
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Legal Twitter condemns Capitol attacks
American Bar Association brands protestors' actions as 'criminal conduct'
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NewLaw firm teams up with Queen Mary Uni to launch postgrad work experience programme
Students matched with consultant lawyers to undertake paid legal work
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‘How I helped steer a global law firm through the pandemic’
Ahead of Friday’s virtual event, Mayer Brown’s London managing partner Sally Davies discusses the remote-working revolution -- and why failing to embrace change would be a ‘travesty’
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From 5G to the COVID vaccine — meet the lawyers working in the hottest sectors
A panel of Bristows lawyers reveal all
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8 insights into trainee life at Reed Smith
A panel of trainees offer their advice to aspiring City lawyers
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DWF launches lawtech training seat geared towards STEM grads
Six-month pilot launches in February 2021
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Liverpool John Moores law grad goes mega-viral with McDonald’s job application tweet
Knock-back leads to legal role lead
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London lawyer sues Dumbledore actor
Former Clyde & Co associate Toby Clouston claims his foot was run over by Harry Potter movie star Sir Michael Gambon
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Magic circle partner gives ‘child-friendly’ insight into life as a tax lawyer
With the help of Jaffa Cakes and jigsaws
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How my STEM degree kickstarted my career as a magic circle lawyer
Catherine Crampton tracks her journey from maths graduate to City associate, and discusses her teaching role at BPP University Law School