There are several factors to consider when choosing which solicitors’ firm or barristers’ chambers to apply to, including the type of law and office locations. This guide will help you to narrow down potential employers based on your preferences and interests.

Ayman Shehata is proof that not all successful careers as a solicitor are linear. He explains how he secured his training contract after university, the exciting work he does in corporate law and what makes Charles Russell Speechlys LLP stand out.  

Find out how Lucy Conway, a corporate associate in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP’s corporate team, got into law, the types of case she works on and her advice for aspiring lawyers. 

What is the impact of geopolitical events on commodity markets and how do commodity traders manage the impact of geopolitical events?

Find out what Shoosmiths’ emerging talent team is looking for in its new Discover programme for underrepresented groups, how the firm is adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and Laura’s advice for those contemplating a career at the firm. 

How effective are the efforts currently underway to prevent companies from avoiding paying corporation tax?

Why is cyber security grabbing the headlines and what does it mean for businesses?

Was the recent conviction of Tom Hayes for rigging the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) and subsequent 14-year sentence disproportionate for what some see as an essentially victimless crime?

What is the corporate veil and can it be lifted?

What's the SQE? What do you need to know? How will it impact your route to qualifying?

An important part of going to university is having a great time, meeting new friends and making the most of the wide variety of opportunities that being a student has to offer. That being said, focusing solely on fun and not paying attention to your academics is likely to result in a few missed opportunities. A healthy balance of work and socialising during your first year will have long-term benefits that you’ll appreciate later down the line.

Access to justice is invaluable, but at what price?

A recent study by MasterCard named London as the world's financial centre - so what’s happened to New York?

The Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) was replaced by a range of new Bar courses as of September 2020. To become a barrister, students must pass a Bar course approved by the Bar Standards Board. All approved Bar courses lead to the same destination – being ‘called to the Bar’, which enables you to apply for a pupillage. Here is LawCareers.Net’s guide to Bar courses.

Pro bono is voluntary work undertaken by lawyers and law students aimed at improving access to legal advice. This article aims to set out the steps you should take to finding the right pro bono opportunity for you.

Will the judicial ruling that expert evidence is a requisite for professional negligence cases curb the number of opportunistic claims?

How can a company use its IP assets as part of an operating model to support its chosen value discipline?

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

Find out about Addleshaw Goddard’s placement scheme, what the firm wants to see in your applications and how it’s adopting the Solicitors Qualifying Exam in this Meet the Recruiter interview. 

How can the Gender Recognition Act 2004 be updated to better protect and enable transgender equality?