Today’s global legal landscape is one that affords attorneys enormous opportunity early in their careers. Meaningful work, career growth, international casework, and financial stability are well within reach for committed associates. But with any opportunities comes challenges. As part of this…
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730 Students Get to Experience Life as a Barrister
The Bar Council’s flagship social mobility initiative, Bar Placement Week, will this week mark 10 years of giving…
Too Many Law Students Not Enough Jobs: How to Stand Out
From the very real statistics to the overall atmosphere in the legal sector, below Lawyer Monthly hears from…
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…
