A stunning second act! Meet the people who changed course in midlife – and loved it
It can feel as if our options narrow with every passing year. But taking a big risk could mean the second half of your life is much more exciting and fulfilling than the first
February 2021
Landmarks in law
Landmarks in law: when five men were jailed for consensual sex
Landmarks in law
Landmarks in law: the moral dilemma of separating conjoined twins
January 2021
Landmarks in law
The story of the Zong slave ship: a mass murder masquerading as an insurance claim
Networking is key for law trainees – but what about during a pandemic?
December 2020
Landmarks in law
Landmarks in law: Nuremberg and the first trial for crimes against humanity
Seventy-five years ago, the Nuremberg trials brought leading Nazis to justice – and changed international human rights law
Law conversion course applications jump by nearly a quarter since pandemic
Faced with a contracting jobs market, graduates are turning to law as a more secure career choice
So you want to be a solicitor? Here's how to apply
Landing that elusive training contract is a daunting task, but there are ways to stand out from other applicants
November 2020
'It’s hard to get a feel for a firm on a screen': online tips for law trainees
Recruiters, partners and current trainees explain the skills aspiring lawyers need in a post-Covid world
September 2020
Landmarks in law
Landmarks in law: how do you judge a case without a jury?
Covid-19 has led to a growing backlog of cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts. Why are juries so important?
August 2020
'It's a subject where words matter': how to write the perfect law essay
It’s vital that law students are able to produce a convincing written argument. Here are some expert tips
July 2020
A law student's guide to the new solicitor super-exam
Exams that use facial recognition may be 'fair' – but they're also intrusive
Meg Foulkes
February 2020
'Expect questions meant to throw you off': how to ace a pupillage interview
Interviewing for a pupillage is stressful, but these top tips from barristers could help you make the right impression
'The victimisation was horrible': why are so many disabled lawyers treated badly?
A new study says that more than half of disabled lawyers have experienced bullying or discrimination at work
'Casual sexism is still prevalent': how close is the law to gender equality?
Law is one of the more adaptable professions, but work still needs to be done to ensure women can get top positions
January 2020
'I question if I'm doing the right thing': how to cope at law school later in life
Tackling a law degree as a mature student is daunting, but strong work ethic and life experience can provide an edge
Law students: how to start practising before you graduate
Students need legal work experience and real-life skills to succeed. Pro bono schemes are the perfect place to get them
From barrister to broadcaster: other ways to use your law degree
If a traditional law career isn’t for you there are plenty of other options, whether it’s at working an NGO or launching a startup
November 2019
Legally drained: why are stress levels rising among law students?
Law students tend to be workaholics with very little free time, but finding the right life-work balance can be a tough task