The Bar course is no joke – from the heavy (and I really do mean large) amount of work to the books weighing three kilograms each (yes, I weighed them), there’s little to no time for anything else.

Earlier this month I did something for the first time in three and a half years: I took a holiday and didn’t do any work at all! No main work, no side work, no writing, no nothing! Just a few days away, doing the things I wanted to do.

The Paris Agreement: can we trade our way out of climate change?

The Supreme Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally by introducing fees of up to £1,200 for those bringing claims to an employment tribunal. 

Is the Supreme Court ‘on-demand’ service the Netflix of the legal world?

After working hard on your exams, you deserve a break. While it’s important to rest, you can also use this time to get ahead in your legal career.

Hannah Cockle opens up about her experience as part of Sullivan & Cromwell’s small trainee cohort. She outlines the integral role that trainees are given at the firm and the rewarding nature of working on big deals and directly with clients and partners.

Why take a holistic approach to private wealth and succession planning?

There’s a lot to love about the HBO series Game of Thrones (final season notwithstanding). Fans will argue that the finest scenes, including the trial of Tyrion Lannister, culminated in a passionate demand for trial by combat. It might surprise you to hear that trial by combat was a real thing that happened in medieval Britain.

The short answer is yes! Is it easy? No.

Studying is hard and tiring at the best of times, so finding a routine that works for you is key. But, as a commuting student, it can be hard to get to grip of your organisation!

As a LawCareers.Net reader, you may have already kicked off your legal career or you may be just beginning your studies. Regardless of where you’re at, learning an effective method of studying is always useful. If you’re already working, you can employ this knowledge to improve your ability to work and learn on the job.

People who know me often ask how I manage to study for an MSc degree in AI and the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) at the same time but still have a decent study-life balance.

The largest ever study of innovation in the legal sector has revealed that lawyers are becoming more innovative when it comes to organising and managing their businesses.

Two students have proven they’ve got what it takes in recent competitions; one impressing with an essay on what determines appropriate humanitarian intervention and the other securing a scholarship to embark on the BPTC.

Students are urged to ensure that they don’t miss the chance to vote in the general election on 7 May 2015.

Students across the country are planning protests at the changes to legal aid.

LawCareers.Net is delighted to announce the launch of the Student Law Society Awards 2018.