A new academic year is beginning and with it a new round of work experience, training contract and pupillage opportunities. LawCareers.Net has lots of tips on how to work your way into a legal career, including info on self-analysis, research, virtual law fairs and where to access support.

Covid-19: what is the debate about contact tracing apps and will it have an impact on the use of data in the long term? 

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the achievements of women. This year’s theme is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. 

Associate Evan Whyte takes us through his diverse range of work experience and explains why working with children made him a great lawyer. Evan also explains how to choose which firms to apply for, what a typical day for a banking and finance associate involves and why he loves Latham & Watkins.

Boris Johnson has finally revealed his proposals for a changed Brexit withdrawal agreement that would see Northern Ireland remain in the European single market for goods, but leave the customs union.

On the surface, interviews can be the most frightening part of the whole process, as you’ll often be across (physically or virtually) from a partner or other senior lawyer(s) at the firm. However, it’s important to remember that the firm has offered you an interview because it thinks you’re a good candidate – the firm wouldn’t give up their time otherwise!

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

A complete guide for international law students on studying, qualifying and working in the UK – covering visas, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, training contracts and more.

A complete guide for international law students on studying, qualifying and working in the UK – covering visas, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, training contracts and more.

Uncertainty over Brexit continues as MPs work furiously to find a way forward in Parliament. But as Brexit seems to exclude almost all other matters from the national debate, the world of business keeps on moving.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

Shell is being sued by its own shareholders over its climate plan, tighter rules are coming for companies offering buy now, pay later purchases and Subway is for sale. But that’s not all, British pubs have reached breaking point and the US Securities and Exchange Commission is swooping in with new cryptocurrency regulations.

Here are LCN’s top 10 tips for making a great impression when on a vacation scheme and getting the most out of the experience – online or face-to-face.

Across 2026 and 2027, we’re set to continue to help you crack down on your commercial awareness. Welcome to LawCareers.Net’s Wrestle with PESTLE series, where we use the PESTLE technique to analyse various business case studies. This article offers an introduction to the technique and outlines how you can use it to pull apart commercial issues you may need to explore in exams, interviews and beyond.

We speak to Paul Barker, a property litigator specialising in commercial property dispute resolution for over two decades, as well as a proud mentor to the co-chairs of Gowling WLG (UK) LLP’s OpenHouse network.

This FAQ guide aims to answer your most pressing questions about the process. We’ll cover everything you need to know about QWE from whether it can be completed overseas to practical tips on how to record and apply for QWE.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So, how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what exactly are firms assessing you on? Here’s our expert advice.

Commercial awareness is a vital skill for trainee solicitors. For candidates applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, becoming commercially aware involves building an understanding of how law firms and their clients work as businesses and how the wider world impacts them. This concise guide rounds up a range of key commercial stories and talking points from 2021.