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

There’s lots to be getting stuck into in this week’s commercial news round-up, including acquisitions, employment and tech – what’s on your radar? 

Is there a right to privacy under English law?

Students and mental health isn't a new connection to make, with stress and anxiety being linked to university students for years. Law students especially have been renowned for experiencing a high amount of stress during their studies. But do universities have a duty of care to their students to support them through their time in education?

The UN General Assembly headlined the news this week, as did Theresa May's peace talks with her own foreign secreatry Boris Johnson. In the meantime she has an even more serious issue to consider on which we’ll provide a starting point for your further reading below, as well as a round-up of the week’s other commercial stories.

LawWorks has announced the shortlist for its upcoming award ceremony, which aims to celebrate the best pro bono activities undertaken by UK students and law schools.

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”. 

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?

Welcome to the next topic in this series, where I attempt to make commercial awareness content for non-law students like myself.

With the covid-induced backlog of cases pushing the already strained courts system to breaking point in the UK, commentators such as Simon Jenkins (columnist for The Guardian) are questioning whether now is the right time for the government to examine and overhaul the archaic system of trial by jury.

The law firm today is where legal, technological and business expertise intersects. As modernisation in business and technology has seen a pivot towards data-driven efficiency, a similar shift within the legal sphere looms. The tradition of ‘gut instinct’ decision-making within law means that the emergence of a results-based approach has dramatically transformative potential.

While the private sector offers a wide range of opportunities, such as working with individuals, families, and businesses on local and international levels, it's not for everyone.

What will the repeal of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 mean for property professionals?

What’s debt refinancing and why do businesses use it?

Top up your commercial awareness with this week’s commercial news round-up.

Assisted dying is a contentious subject, so much so that a clear definition is yet to be universally agreed for the practice. Some describe it as a compassionate choice, allowing those who live in grave pain or suffering to end their life in dignity within a controlled environment; others describe it as unethical and against the core principles of human life.

Does the recently enacted Modern Slavery Act go far enough in assisting migrant domestic workers in Britain?

Global temperatures, AI regulations, a new European Union (EU) deal and Disney growth plans that include music giant Taylor Swift are all covered in this week’s commercial news round-up. Are any of these stories on your radar and what commercial implications can you spot? 

If you have recently graduated with a law degree – congratulations. If you are about to take your final exams – good luck. If you are reading this article, you’re probably wondering what to do once you have graduated. Have you considered becoming a paralegal? Here are some reasons why you should…