Open days are a good way of making your interest in a firm known – or so I've heard. They're a useful stop along your application: firstly, for the firm, to assess who's interested in joining them; and secondly, for you, the applicant, to not only gain some experience in applying but also learn first hand whether the firm’s a good fit for you. So, if you're looking to attend (or at least, apply for) some open days this year, read on.

Boris Johnson’s Conservatives have secured a historic victory in the third UK general election in four years, with Labour routed in its worst electoral performance since 1935.

There’s only one story in town today and no prizes for guessing what that is – first, if you haven’t voted already, please do! 

Brexit has this week been interwoven with the appointment of a new prime minister and a major cabinet reshuffle, including a new chancellor of the exchequer. 

LawCareers.Net has put together this guide to training contract interviews, featuring 10 tips to help you ace your interview.

Thursday’s here again, and although the LCN team is mostly spending all its energy prepping for – and getting excited about – NationalLawLIVE tomorrow and CityLawLIVE next week, there’s still time to devote to learning what the big business stories of the past week were. Read on for our selection.

The legal profession is all over the front pages this week, with all eyes on the Supreme Court as it considers whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully by suspending Parliament.

In all the apocalyptic, post-Brexit scenarios, no one was likely to have predicted the worst outcome of all – a lack of Marmite in some parts of the United Kingdom.

Are you up to date on this week’s commercial news? The new Starbucks CEO is facing backlash over his use of the company jet, Rachel Reeves faces pressure to end the two-child benefit, trade unions are pushing for the government to compensate for a decade of pay cuts, and oil and gas firms have expressed concern about plans to increase windfall taxes. Read on to discover more.

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.

This LCN Blog is being written in light of the recent announcement that Clyde & Co LLP and BLM will be merging in July 2022, as reported via LCN News.

Let’s break down the top stories that made headlines in 2023 and consider what you should look out for in 2024.

This LCN Says is part of LawCareers.Net’s new ‘Wrestle with PESTLE (WWP)’ series, which will look at various business case studies using the PESTLE technique.

It’s safe to say that most of us don’t enjoy interviews. Whether it’s the thought of talking about yourself or getting asked a question you don’t know the answer to – interviews are daunting.

Despite the challenges that the UK’s lockdown presents, the importance of maintaining and building a professional online network has become increasingly evident.

Conducting in-depth research into a law firm before making an application is essential – it'll be challenging to secure a vacation scheme or training contract without doing so. Here’s a succinct guide on how to research law firms when applying for vacation schemes.

Read our top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience.

After two years of pandemic-induced lockdowns, it’s finally time to emerge from the corners of your bedroom and catch some rays! This article outlines four ways future lawyers can have a guilt-free summer.

What is the Digital Copyright Directive and what does it mean for digital content creators, publishers, users and platforms?

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing cases and mergers – are you in the know?