I'm just going to come out and say what everyone is thinking: barrister wigs look funny and seem pointless. The concept of wearing a wig nearly deterred me from pursuing the Bar when I was a first-year student (jokes!).

Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in every industry, but they’re especially important in law. 

What are the investment issues relating to ESG?

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

Find out about White & Case’s vacation scheme, assessment centres and the training contract application process in this Meet the Recruiter profile with Molly Hill. Plus, Molly outlines what White & Case’s solicitor apprenticeship programme involves!

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.

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

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

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

Gain an insight into life as a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. From managing your own cases to contributing to multi-million pound claims, the level of responsibility you take on helps shape your career.

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

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

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?

Who has applied for a new gTLD and why?

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?

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

Welcome to 'What's the Big Deal?' – a series where I'll be breaking down big deals in the capital markets sphere for rookies like me. If you're interested in capital markets, corporate mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or working for a law firm with a corporate law offering – watch this space!

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