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5 Ways to Handle the Stress of a Law Degree

21st June 2018
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 of the Open […]
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Confronting Challenging Conversations as a Lawyer

15th June 2018
Whether in the office, the dugout or the customer services counter, how we deal with difficult conversations can impact on whether we ultimately achieve the right outcome. What’s your advice and first-hand experiences on how to deal with conflict? As a partner and dispute resolution lawyer at Capital Law, Andrew Brown is experienced in resolving […]
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How Does the ‘Barrister, Expert Witness & Solicitor’ Triangle Function?

14th June 2018
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor works, as this can be helpful in determining their involvement from the outset and therefore aid in the building of the case. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from top industry expertise from Dominic Wreford, Managing Director and European […]
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The All-in-1 Accountant & Lawyer: Is Multi-Disciplinary Practice the Future?

7th June 2018
The working relationship between accountants and lawyers is a close one. The two can often be seen working together on matters such as corporate transactions, restructuring and insolvency cases, dispute resolution and litigation. It is however becoming more common for one person to fill both the boots. Below Merryck Lowe, Partner, Dispute Analysis & Investigations […]
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How to Negotiate Salary and Benefits as a Female Lawyer

31st May 2018
Law students and young lawyers are faced with many employment considerations: what practice area to pursue, how to land a position with growth opportunity, and how to negotiate a salary and benefits package commensurate with the time and effort their career will require. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice President of operations at GCG, a leading […]
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Barclays Teams Up with Major Law Players to Launch Law-Tech Incubator

11th May 2018
Barclays recently launched a new law-tech incubator in partnership with the Law Society. The venture is backed by major law firms, as well as leading universities UCL and The University of Liverpool. Together, they aim to turbo-charge the UK’s law-tech sector, helping companies start up and scale up, and become international leaders in their field […]
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To Moot or Not to Moot… Is Mooting Important?

3rd May 2018
Mooting is commonly offered as a part of the Law School experience. It involves debating a point of law, often in a courtroom setting, using a fictional scenario. Here, Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, offers expert insight for Lawyer Monthly. Mooting can be seen […]
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The Downfall of Traditional Law Firms: The Struggle in Finding Good Legal Advice

30th April 2018
New research conducted by global elite network Interlaw, reveals the challenges GCs face in finding consistently high quality legal advice in all of the jurisdictions in which they operate. A detailed analysis of the global footprint of major international firms revealed a significant bias towards Europe and the USA, with gaps in other key trading […]
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5 Things They Don’t Teach You in Law School

26th April 2018
Law school is only the start. By now you could be anywhere between your first job as a paralegal or already have made Partner, and what you know by now is that law school didn’t prepare you for everything. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from expert insight from Susanne Shah, Director of Divorce and Family Law […]
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Inside the Lawyer’s Mind: How ‘Legal’ Is Your Personality?

20th April 2018
A lawyer personality doesn’t always follow a defined criterion of chiselled traits and qualities, but there’s quite an array of factors that make ‘the lawyer mind’. Below Lawyer Monthly discusses with Charlie Bell, Director at Vardags. It’s a well-worn turn of phrase echoed throughout the hallowed halls of law school, but what does it actually […]
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