Head of early talent Rachel Chapman shares the most common ways candidates let themselves down, what you need to know about Trowers & Hamlins LLP and all the ways the firm prioritises diversity and inclusion. 

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.

Conducting in-depth research into a law firm before making a vacation scheme 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.

Conducting in-depth research into a law firm before making a vacation scheme 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.

Are you up to date with this week’s commercial news? An announcement from Microsoft about its AI spending has caused stocks to rise and Meta has reported increased profits due to a surge in advertising revenue. Meanwhile, the Bank of England (BoE) announced an interest rate cut for the first time in four years and Uber has partnered with Chinese company BYD to build a fleet of electric cars. Read on to find out more.

There’s no need to dedicate every waking hour to building your commercial awareness, making applications or preparing for interviews, for example. That said, you should give yourself a head start and set aside enough time to practise the four pieces of advice we’ve outlined in this article.

The summer months are a great chance for you to get ahead in your legal career, while also making time to relax and enjoy your break from academia. There’s no need to dedicate every waking hour to building your commercial awareness, making applications or preparing for interviews, for example. That said, you should give yourself a head start and set aside enough time to practise the four pieces of advice we’ve outlined in this article.

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

Conducting in-depth research into a law firm before making an application is absolutely essential – it is impossible to secure a training contract without doing so. Here is a guide to that much talked about, but rarely explained, concept and an explanation of why it's so important.

Commercial litigators represent and advise commercial clients when disputes arise from joint venture projects, contracts, civil fraud, commercial and banking transactions, corporate governance, financial services regulation and professional negligence.

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

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.

The interview process can vary across law firms, depending on their size, culture or jurisdiction. One thing they all have in common is that they will all ask you specific questions relating to your competency.

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?

What duties do company directors owe to creditors?

Why should lawyers care about net zero?

How has the global financial crisis affected international trade and the role of lawyers specialising in that area?

The business world is waiting for important news from the Bank of England, which later today is expected to raise interest rates for only the second time in a decade. Investors are betting that the Bank’s monetary policy committee will increase rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, which would reap benefits for savers and affect millions of loans and mortgages.

You’re in the first year of your law degree and you want to know what you should be doing.

Non-law students often worry that their degree is an invisible barrier between themselves and the legal profession. This simply isn’t true.