Barristers working within a set of chambers are self-employed and known as tenants.

Find out what delegates at LawCareersNetLIVE 2019 had to say about how they found the day.

I hope that by writing about this – something not uncommon with neurodivergent people – then our peers, colleagues and employers can be more accepting of our experiences.

Rap music is regularly used as criminal evidence in cases in England and Wales – which could lead to unjust prosecutions, as highlighted by a recent report by the University of Manchester.

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”. 

Assessment centres play a big part in many firms’ application processes and for a lot of students this is the most daunting stage. I know that it was for me! The nerves caused by them can only be heightened by the uncertainty of having to complete them virtually, which may be your first experience using video conferencing platforms for this reason. While I completed my assessment centres in person, I later completed a virtual vacation scheme, so I know how nerve-wracking these virtual scenarios can be. Here are some bits of advice to help make your experience of assessment centres the best it can be.

No preamble required: straight in with this week’s essential business reading.

What rights do airline carriers have to refuse the refund of fees paid for ancillaries purchased as an accompaniment to a flight booking that has been cancelled?

The Legal Services Board has published statutory guidance following the Legal Education and Training Review, urging regulators to increase flexibility in education and training.

At LawCareersNetLIVE 2022, we spoke to trainees from Addleshaw Goddard, Shoosmiths and Watson Farley & Williams LLP about what they think made their applications stand out from the rest.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has launched his 'Opening Doors' social mobility campaign together with James Caan, businessman and TV personality, and Peter Searle, chief executive of the recruitment company Adecco.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Rona Ankrah from Mayer Brown International LLP about building commercial awareness. Read this article for insights on how you can demonstrate commercial awareness in interviews, how Mayer Brown helps trainees to develop their commercial awareness and how Rona approaches learning about clients’ businesses.

London-based commercial firm Fladgate has agreed an exclusive training partnership with The University of Law. 

From motoring offences and juvenile misdemeanours, to fraud and regulatory breaches, to extremely serious crimes such as murder, abuse and terrorism – London’s crime sets handle just about every kind of violation you might imagine. 

The Bar is slowly getting more diverse, according to the Bar Standards Board’s annual report on Diversity at the Bar.

Middle Temple’s Pupillage Podcast has returned for a second season.

Join me as I head off for my first qualifying session at Inner Temple! Aspiring barristers must complete 12 qualifying sessions before they can be called to the Bar.

Law is a profession which is seen by many as being dependent on an individual's reputation and accolades.

What are the risks associated with regulating cryptocurrencies?