It’s no secret that studying law can be very stressful. The pressure to get the “right” grades, the competition for jobs in the legal profession and the nature of law itself (murder, GBH and theft anyone?) can all impact on students’ experience of law school. Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member…
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How Does the ‘Barrister, Expert Witness & Solicitor’ Triangle Function?
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor…
The All-in-1 Accountant & Lawyer: Is Multi-Disciplinary Practice the Future?
The working relationship between accountants and lawyers is a close one. The two can often be seen working together…
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and automation are knocking at the door, and it’s time for the legal sector to respond. Below Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, discusses the future of legal work as part of our Legal Ladder features.…
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To Moot or Not to Moot… Is Mooting Important?
Mooting is commonly offered as a part of the Law School experience. It involves debating a point of law, often in a…
Streetlaw: What Is That All About?
Is Streetlaw something you might be interested in pursuing? Thought about it but not really sure what you’d be…
You’ve been accepted onto a law degree course, but you still don’t know which options to choose or what future in law suits you best. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, offers invaluable tips on pinpointing the right options for you.
Many…
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The Key Differences Between Legal Study and Legal Practice
Making the jump from newly qualified to actually practicing what you learned in law school isn’t an easy feat.…
7 Need to Know Essentials Before Studying Litigation
Are you interested in studying litigation? Do you want to become a litigator but you are not certain about what…
