Commercial awareness is generally one of the most feared aspects of an interview process. However, this tends to be more because applicants don’t really understand what is meant by commercial awareness, which can make it very difficult to prepare.

What factors led Debenhams to become the latest casualty of the high street?

I want to talk about law-related books in my personal statement for university applications. What are your favourite legal books to add to my summer reading list?

So, you’ve finished law school, secured your training contract or paralegal position and you’re ready for your first day in your new role but then you get hit with another obstacle – one that you never saw coming… I’m talking about time recording, of course!

The majority of courses are delivered in two stages. 

The majority of courses are delivered in two stages. 

How are international joint-venture deals struck and what role do lawyers play?

I was once asked what I thought the future of the legal world would look like in terms of the metaverse.

If you’re like me and spend your days wondering why so much of the responsibility for the care of our planet is vested in the consumer rather than the producer then look no further than the campaigners behind the Better Business Act (BBA).

I’ve noticed that some law firms are recruiting graduate solicitor apprentices instead of trainee solicitors – what’s the difference and how do I know which type of training to apply to?

Who has applied for a new gTLD and why?

The Legal Practice Course (LPC) is the final steppingstone in my legal studies before commencing a training contract or a full-time job. It took us so long to get here, but what’s it like to actually study this course?

The metaverse has been a burgeoning concept arguably since the dawn of the digital age itself.

What’s causing the supply chain crisis and how is it affecting businesses, including law firms?

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

I’m a first-year student – what’s a vacation scheme and when should I apply?

Our client wants to sign their contract electronically. Is this possible?

Training to become a barrister is incredibly expensive, but thankfully the Inns of Court offer scholarships to students to assist with some of the associated costs.

Graduate resourcing advisor Molly Hill offers a detailed and practical insight into the application process at leading City law firm White & Case. 

Crypto and wills: what are the practical difficulties lawyers should be aware of?