As a junior barrister with a broad commercial and chancery practice, Rowena Page already has plenty of interesting experiences and insights to share. Read on for her informative introduction to life at the commercial Bar.

Who has applied for a new gTLD and why?

A key stepping stone to securing a training contract can be taking part in an assessment centre. Here are some key tips for success in the most common types of assessment centre task.

Whenever a large industrial or infrastructure project is conceived, built and operated, legal advice is key.

In applying the term artificial intelligence (AI) in the boardroom, AI will be defined as the use of computers to assist, support, collaborate or even duplicate directors’ behaviours.

What are the implications of cyber-attacks for businesses and what can they do to prepare?

'Employee', 'worker', or 'self-employed consultant/contractor': why should an employer care as long as they get the job done?

The professional development of its trainees is at the heart of what Milbank LLP does. Vanessa Harvey, graduate recruitment manager, discusses vacation schemes, and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Plus, how a variety of work experience may improve an application. 

London is a huge, sprawling city to study in, and is home to several prestigious world-class universities including LSE, UCL and King’s; this guide lays out some of the most important benefits and issues with studying in the capital.

The final year of your LLB programme presents a tremendous opportunity, and what might be the magnum opus of your time at university – your dissertation. This is not merely an academic requirement (though some universities offer alternatives), but a chance to delve deeply into a topic that fascinates you. 

How long are legal qualifications valid for? Once I graduate with my law degree, how long do I have to qualify as a solicitor/barrister before it expires?

CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) is one of the three main professional bodies covering the legal profession in England and Wales. The 20,000-strong membership is made up of CILEX lawyers, paralegals and other legal professionals.

Milk is the big news this week, and we’re here to spill it all. Plus, HSBC is facing an uproar from its largest shareholder, the music industry’s feeling threatened by AI, there’s a shortage of doctors and no one has faith in the UK’s political system. You want to be more commercially aware, and we’re here to make that happen with this week’s commercial news round-up.  

How will clean energy power the UK’s future?

What is APP fraud and how does it affect a law firm’s clients?

What are sovereign wealth funds?

The cost of studying for the qualifications to become a solicitor or barrister is obviously of paramount importance to the majority of people pursuing a career in law. Here’s our guide to the loans and scholarships available for law degrees, as well as the GDL, LPC, SQE and Bar courses.

Joanna Clark is keen that prospective trainees know all about the friendly culture and diverse practice that characterise Winckworth Sherwood. Read on to deepen your understanding of this interesting, central London firm.

Is the future of litigation based in fixed fees?

LinkedIn might sometimes seem like Instagram’s boring older sibling but, as most professionals and employers have accounts on the platform, it’s a great place for you to engage with other users and follow the latest legal developments. It’s also a gateway of information, opportunities and online networking.