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From pupil to junior barrister: My journey and top tips for aspiring barristers
Vishnu Patel talks his career to date, High Court trials and pupillage pointers
App-based workers and the Employment Rights Bill — challenges, prospects and future reform
Durham law graduate Joseph Birdsall analyses the new Employment Rights Bill and what it means for platform workers in the UK
From trainee to NQ: A journey to becoming an associate at a top US law firm in London
On the cusp of qualifying, Morrison Foerster’s Lewis Ball talks headline deals, varied training and the firm’s super-friendly culture
Meet the medical negligence lawyer helping clients rebuild after life-changing injuries
Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush talks making a difference, the road to partnership and her advice for students
How one leading US law firm is investing in inclusivity
Beverley Sorsby, HR director at Ropes & Gray, shares insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, its distinctive culture, and the qualities it seeks in prospective trainees
Pro bono in action: How one global law firm is making a lasting impact
Pinsent Masons senior associate Meghan Higgins on the importance of pro bono and the skills it teaches junior lawyers
My life as a charity lawyer
Bates Wells’ Hannah Lyons discusses the values at the heart of the firm, the big issues impacting the charity sector and how to make the most of your training contract
Thriving in law school: A graduate’s secrets to success
The University of Law graduate Nashreen Ahmed shares her unique perspective on navigating legal education, transitioning between university programmes, and building a successful foundation for a career in law
Why the best trainees are inquisitive thinkers who see the bigger picture
Mills & Reeve partner Kate Watkins reflects on her career as an employment lawyer, the impact of her in-house experience, and why her trainees never handle bundling
How to secure a training contract: insider tips from a careers expert
A quick-fire Q&A with Kerry Smith, careers consultant at The University of Law
Why life as a planning lawyer is worlds apart from learning land law
Al Watson, Taylor Wessing’s head of UK planning and environment, discusses data centre real estate, early morning starts and how to plan for the future
Womble Bond Dickinson set for new US merger
Combines with Lewis Roca next year
Energy Transition and the law — with Clifford Chance (virtual)
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‘Against all odds — my journey to the Bar’
Henderson Chambers' Isha Shakir talks cases, work-life balance and ‘fish and chip Fridays’
What you need to be doing to secure a training contract
John Watkins, Director of Employability at ULaw, talks AI in TC applications, adaptability, and excelling at virtual events
5 things to avoid doing on your summer vac scheme
Sidestep these blunders!
Queen Mary and BARBRI create Russell Group’s first solicitor apprenticeship pathway
London uni in early talks with possible partner firms
Could we soon be saying bye-bye to barristers’ wigs?
Bar Council working group reviews future of court dress
Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
How the SQE is forging new pathways into the profession
BPP’s Head of Client Development, Liz Ritter, talks apprenticeships, exam performance and ‘teething problems' with the new route