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By DebbieH 24 Apr 2018 0 min read

How to prepare for your NQ interview

Congratulations on being invited to interview for an NQ position Now it s time to prepare We ve put together this -step guide to help get you through your NQ interview We know you might not have had a...

By DebbieH 06 Apr 2018 0 min read

The busy Lawyer’s guide to being kind to yourself

In the busy world of being a lawyer it s become increasingly important to be more proactive in taking care of yourself and your mental well being As it s International Be Kind to Lawyers Day and becau...

By DebbieH 29 Mar 2018 0 min read

The gender pay gap in the legal industry

As part of the UK government s commitment to closing the gender pay gap all companies which employ more than people will have to disclose their pay gap They have until April to do this but several law...

By DebbieH 26 Mar 2018 0 min read

Allen & Overy launches legaltech graduate scheme

Allen Overy has launched a new graduate scheme which mirrors the structure of a training contract but focuses on legal technology and project management A O says that candidates applying for the schem...

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By DebbieH 20 Mar 2018 0 min read

Law Society report finds low-income families are priced out of justice

A report commissioned by The Law Society has found that many families living below the Minimum Income Standard MIS are being excluded from legal aid The MIS is a programme which reports on the minimum...

By DebbieH 16 Mar 2018 0 min read

Law Society takes closer look at gender equality in legal profession

The Law Society has conducted the largest ever international survey of gender equality in the legal profession responses were collected women men other and unknown Christina Blacklaws vice president o...

By DebbieH 12 Mar 2018 0 min read

English Law for International Students

As an international student the prospect of studying in another country is an exciting yet daunting opportunity that will undoubtedly bring new opportunities and challenges I am one of these students...

By DebbieH 28 Feb 2018 0 min read

Legal careers that don’t require a degree

There are many career options within the legal industry and not all of them require years of study or even a degree With the high cost of a university education an alternative route into a legal caree...

By DebbieH 16 Feb 2018 0 min read

The courts step into the digital age with video hearings

Video courtrooms are being tested with members of the public for the first time The Ministry of Justice has announced that some tax appeals will be heard via video link this spring This is part of a b...

By DebbieH 06 Feb 2018 0 min read

5 inspirational women in law

years ago some women in the UK gained the vote for the first time A year later the Sex Disqualification Removal Act was passed and women could become qualified lawyers for the first time In celebratio...

By DebbieH 31 Jan 2018 0 min read

Report indicates improvement in diversity at the Bar

The Bar Standards Board BSB has published its annual report on Diversity at the Bar The report showed a slight improvement overall but highlights that there is still work to be done The overall propor...