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7 Need to Know Essentials Before Studying Litigation

11th January 2018
Are you interested in studying litigation? Do you want to become a litigator but you are not certain about what this career entails? If your answer to either one of these two questions is yes, Rosemary Jones, a professional legal blogger has some valuable insight, with the latest addition to our Law School & Careers […]
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How Do You Choose the Perfect Law Firm to Work At?

21st December 2017
Part of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member […]
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Deliveroo Might Have Won the Battle but Not the War on Worker Status

19th December 2017
The food delivery app Deliveroo has successfully bucked the recent trend in the gig economy establishing workers' employment status, after winning a landmark decision against its own riders. However, Cécile de Lagarde, Assistant Solicitor at Hunters Solicitors, explains to Lawyer Monthly why she believes this is not the end of the matter. The Independent Workers […]
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Is There a Direct Correlation Between University Kudos and Graduate Salaries?

13th December 2017
In light of the recent crack down that universities are facing around their brand positioning and consequent marketing and advertising strategies, it begs the question - Is there really a direct correlation between university kudos and graduate salaries? It would seem so, with a report commissioned by the Sutton Trust revealing that, graduates from Oxford […]
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Here’s What Not to Do on Your First Day as a Lawyer

7th December 2017
You just nailed the perfect position and it’s day one, but you’re not really sure what the etiquette is, so naturally you’re nervous and likely don’t know where to start. As part of our Law School & Careers series, Lawyer Monthly hears from experts across the world about key questions and considerations in the legal […]
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When It Comes to Careers Advice, Law Students Prefer the Internet

5th December 2017
One of the biggest differences between law students qualifying now, and those seeking a career 20 years ago, is the prevalence of the internet in the former groups’ lives. New research shows that this generation of aspiring lawyers see websites as their preferred careers influencer. Becky Kells, Editor at AllAboutLaw, explores what this means. It’s […]
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An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law: Crash Course

4th December 2017
Lawyer  Monthly recommends you take a look at the above video, along with the remaining 6 parts of this crash course on intellectual property law, as part of CrashCourse's 7part video playlist. This week, Stan Muller launches the Crash Course Intellectual Property mini-series. So, what is intellectual property, and why are we teaching it? Well, […]
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What Do I Need to Become a Lawyer?

30th November 2017
When it comes down to qualifications, besides the addition of some pocket money, what you need to get into law school is pretty straight forward. But becoming a lawyer does require a certain set of skills. Here Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, delves into […]
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How Do I Pursue a Legal Career in the Government Sector?

23rd November 2017
Freelance, corporate or public sector? Choosing a legal career can be a daunting turning point in your life. Below Ken Cutshaw, President and CEO of GCG, talks to Lawyer Monthly about how law students and young practitioners can break into the government sector and beyond. The traditional legal career path, whereby a law student graduates, […]
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Are Graduate Schemes Paying Enough to Sustain their New Recruits?

16th November 2017
With a flurry of Freshers settling in to their new degree programmes, a new tranche of graduates are settling in to their hard earned jobs and not all is as rosy as it seems. After years of hard work, dedication and commitment, a recent study has revealed that over two thirds of those surveyed have […]
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