It’s been party time in the UK this month, not the type with cake though – instead British political parties have gathered to announce their plans for the country. Plus, we’re talking about Black History Month, unicorns in Cambridge and a shoe brand that’s just been publicly listed. 

As a non-law conversion student with an English degree, I am often asked questions like: why law? Why the change? Why not study law in the first place?

As concerns over climate change grow and consumers demand environmentally-friendly clothing, even at a higher cost, companies (ranging from fashion retailers to supermarkets and airlines) have adopted campaigns that show the sustainability of their products or practices.

As the UK awaits Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s update in today’s daily briefing on whether there will be any changes to the social distancing measures currently in place, here’s a short round-up of how the outbreak continues to affect the business and legal worlds, among other news.   

Last year I sent off more than 40 training contract applications but didn’t get one interview. What am I doing wrong?

What lessons can lawyers learn from recent controversy over bank charges?

Are UK lawyers prepared for the changes and new possibilities promised by artificial intelligence?

The Bar Council’s Race Working Group has launched a new report to address inequality at the Bar. The report provides statistics and personal testimony to highlight the prejudice that is rife within the profession. 

What goes into a well-written application?

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by Nottingham Law School, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

How can I get legal work experience when every application form asks for prior legal work experience?

Our final commercial news round-up of 2024 is here! This week, we take a look at: the US Supreme Court’s decision to hear TikTok’s arguments against a ban in the US; the UK government’s approval of the sale of Royal Mail; Subway’s partnership with the Women’s League Cup; and the BBC’s findings on unpaid treatment bills in London hospitals. Stay informed with this round-up.

A job in the legal industry used to mean office working, long hours and inflexible days. And while many law firms no longer subscribe to those out-dated ideals and have fully embraced agility and the technology required to enable this agility, some firms (and many other businesses too) still face some outdated attitudes and working practices.

Are you up to date with the commercial news? The US government is taking Google to trial, accusing the company of operating a monopoly in the market, and the UK government has introduced a new Renters’ Rights Bill. Meanwhile, John Lewis states that plans to boost business have been successful and a report into the NHS has highlighted the need for reform. Read on to find out more!

AI in law is a curious concept. Take a sector that’s, rightly or wrongly, greatly impacted by human perception and feelings, strip it of everything that’s subjective and you have the legal system under AI in the perhaps not-so-distant future.

What impact will AI have on the legal profession?

What should a business bear in mind when it comes to consumer rights?

‘Dark patterns’ are interface designs intended to obfuscate certain processes and trick or coerce users into actions or omissions against their best interests, usually to the benefit of the creator of the dark pattern.

What are Lord Jackson's key recommendations for the civil litigation costs system?

While I have previously talked about technology, today I will consider whether technology is actually detrimental to law firms.