Does a duty of good faith restrict a party’s contractual discretion?

Are the cracks beginning to show in China?

Crown Advocate Aimee Emby explains the many unique opportunities that come with a career at the Crown Prosecution Service, which offers a flexible range of career paths to those who join its trainee scheme.

Unless you're new to law firm applications, the concept of looking into a firm's culture is probably not new to you. But as much as 'the firm's culture' is referenced in application advice, what does it really mean? What do you have to look out for when researching culture? And what kinds of questions should you ask to get the answers you're looking for?

Harvey Specter is a fictional corporate lawyer from US TV-series Suits. Although the show is designed for entertainment, we can still implement some of Harvey’s qualities to help with our careers in the real world. 

Does the Companies Bill really offer business a better regulatory framework?

What are the possible commercial and legal implications of large-scale cyber attacks?

While law school can teach us the academic knowledge we require for the profession, exposure to the ‘real world’ of law and guidance beyond law school is often missing.

Law firms are always saying how diverse and inclusive they are but how do I decide which firm is the right fit for me?

While there have been points where time seems tight, I’ve managed to keep up some semblance of a healthy schedule, balancing my studies with going to the gym, pursuing hobbies, socialising and part-time work. Here are some ways I balance my time and responsibilities.

From politics to retail, there’s been a lot of newsworthy stories this week, but which do we think should be on your radar? 

I was in your position once, and it’s daunting. I didn’t have a clue what a law firm career would be like or whether I’d be suited to it or it to me. I didn’t realise that what I’d learned in my law degree, at law school or even training at a law firm wouldn’t equip me with some of the skills that mattered most to surviving and thriving in such a complex, opaque and demanding world.

What can we expect from technology in 2050?

Summer is arguably the best time during the year not only for law students, but for students in general. It is like the offseason for athletes with considerable physical and mental preparation being completed, as the saying goes: “champions are made in the offseason”.

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.

As explored in other articles, recruiters will likely seek to directly test your commercial awareness throughout applications and interview stages. Here are four common commercial awareness interview questions and some tips for answering them!

History graduate William Moore offers an insight into his journey in securing an associate role at Shoosmiths, as well as his area of expertise – data privacy.

Daniel Jeffrey shares his journey and experiences as a barrister at 29 Bedford Row Chambers, highlighting his career transition from police officer to lawyer, the extensive application process he undertook and the importance of hard work and individuality in securing pupillage. 

Dentons’ Rosie Buckley offers insights into the firm’s online application form and vacation schemes.

Professions embracing apprenticeships has grown considerably and the legal sector is one of those that has recognised the opportunities these apprenticeships provide, not only to the apprentice, but also to the firms that employ them and nurture their skills and passion for the profession.