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.

What role is the UK financial services industry playing in the fight against climate change?

DWF Group Limited partner Sarah Mir speaks about her work in catastrophic injury insurance, why she was drawn to this area of the law and the array of opportunities at DWF. 

How can the Gender Recognition Act 2004 be updated to better protect and enable transgender equality?

As part of LCN's increased focus on diversity in the legal profession, we have been looking at the relationship between candidates and firms when it comes to diverse talent. 

This blog was originally going to discuss the ins and outs of starting a law society – the things that you should know before starting, what the experience is really like, and the sorts of benefits to be gained. But, as I wrote, I realised that starting a law society is a rare thing. At universities, these are typically already well-established, and the odds of you being the first to incept the idea is unlikely. I instead have chosen to talk more broadly about leadership and taking on positions of responsibility as an aspiring lawyer. This will include tips for starting a society or being part of an executive committee but will also apply to non-academic life. 

Are e-signatures valid in a commercial context, and what are their legal implications?

Experience, whether legal or not, is invaluable Ugo Ebhogiaye, an associate at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, tells us. Learn about Ugo’s time as a paralegal, her remote placement in Oman during the pandemic and what her role as chair of the firm’s Race Ethnicity and Heritage Network involves.

What is the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) guidance to businesses on merger assessment during the covid-19 pandemic?

What do you know about entering the legal profession via an apprenticeship? While the concept of an apprenticeship isn’t new, there are a few misconceptions and some confusion that surround them. So, this article aims to demystify the apprenticeship route to qualifying as a solicitor.

Who is responsible for preventing online copyright infringement?

How will current developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) affect lawyers?

What are the latest financial regulatory challenges affecting UK cryptoasset businesses?

Should I use AI in my applications to law firms or chambers?

The Paris Agreement: can we trade our way out of climate change?

Hear from Aurelija Grubytė, an associate in the antitrust, competition and trade regulation team at K&L Gates, about her route to qualification. 

What are the legal risks associated with the use of Twitter and how can businesses adapt to counter these risks?

Why do online businesses need to get up to speed with data protection laws?

Why are banks choosing to partner with fintechs?

What caused the change in the law around e-scooters and why is it still not possible to ride personal e-scooters in public?