Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers since the coronavirus pandemic began. Whether you are being interviewed for a vacation scheme, training contract or pupillage, there are some key differences between interviewing over webcam and in-person, so it is important to be prepared.

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers following the transition online in March 2020. Although the recent easing of restrictions signals a gradual return to normality, you can be certain that firms and chambers will continue to use video interviewing. There are key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it is important to be prepared.

Video interviews have become the norm at law firms, barristers' chambers and other employers since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Although the easing of restrictions may be signalling a return to normality, you can be certain that law firms and barrister chambers will continue to use video interviewing in some capacity for the time being. There are some key differences between interviewing over webcam and in person, so it is important to be prepared.

As part of the UK’s Brexit action plan, the government has proposed a new Bill of Rights which could repeal and replace current human rights protections. These currently reside under the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK domestic law. 

3D printing gives rise to all types of exciting possibilities, but are there IP issues that rights holders need to be aware of?

How will regulation of the financial services sector change in post-credit crunch Britain?

In September 2024, the House of Commons held its first reading of the Renters' Rights Bill 2024, which aimed to reform the build to rent and private rented sectors. The Bill passed its second reading in October and is due to become law in summer 2025.

As cities’ populations continue to rise, what are the challenges in transforming our urban centres into a new generation of ‘smart cities’?

Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP will merge to create a global legal powerhouse after 99% of partners at the firms voted in favour of the deal. 

Magic circle giant Allen & Overy has become the first law firm to join the government's new social mobility initiative which gets companies to offer internships to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

There are 1.8 billion disabled people in the world, representing 17% of the world’s population. Therefore, it’s incredibly important for brands to start tapping into this mostly untouched consumer market to provide inclusive products to disabled people.

The new legal training organisation Accutrainee expects to see its first cohort of aspiring lawyers embark on their training contracts in the next few months.

Andrea Gallo explains how Accutrainee’s recruitment process works and outlines its goal to remove existing barriers to help candidates enter the profession.

Can investment in renewable energy help drive economic growth in Africa?

The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 by 196 countries and all but three have since ratified it. The Paris Agreement underlines the need for net zero. It requires states to “achieve a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second half of this century”.

The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 by 196 countries and all but three have since ratified it. The Paris Agreement underlines the need for net zero. It requires states to “achieve a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second half of this century”.

The Paris Climate Accords, also known as the Paris Agreement, were signed in 2015 by 195 countries and all but three have since ratified it. The agreement's goal is to limit the rise in mean global temperature to "well-below" 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and preferably to 1.5°C in order to reduce the effects of climate change.

The legal profession has a long way to go before it’s truly representative of the population it serves and it’s still playing catch-up when it comes to recognising the benefits diversity can bring.

ChatGPT has transformed the way we work and communicate, garnering widespread acclaim and sparking conversations about the potential implications of AI tools for businesses. The adoption of ChatGPT has continued to grow, setting the record for the fastest-growing user base. Just two months after its launch, it reached 100 million monthly active users.