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Media law: home and abroad
What is the future of media regulation in the UK, and how does it compare to other counties? We look at the differences and similarities.
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You're hired! How lawyers make better entrepreneurs
The new season of the Apprentice is in full swing—and at the moment, there are two lawyers on the show. Matthew Kay, director of Vario for Pinsent Masons, weighs in on the entrepreneurial skills that lawyers develop over the course of their careers, and how they can be both lawyers and entrepreneurs.
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Spotlight on: Amal Clooney
With cases that have spanned the globe and involved sham trials, war crimes, suppression of free speech and political prejudice, Amal Clooney is at the forefront of international human-rights law. Her work has had such a strong international impact that her marriage to actor George Clooney is often mentioned as an afterthought. Here’s what Amal Clooney has brought to the legal profession, and to those who rely on it the most.
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The connected consumer: Osborne Clarke's key research findings on modern consumerism
The advancement of technology together with increasing globalisation has changed the way we consume—which in turn is influencing the way businesses work. Osborne Clarke has chosen to focus its research efforts on this ever-relevant development. Here we take a look at the work done by Osborne Clarke, examining how the connected consumer is relevant to the legal sector.
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In Uncle Sam's shadow: the US influence over UK law
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Going global: international secondments at Stephenson Harwood
Law exists on an international scale, and this is likely to increase in the future. In line with this, Stephenson Harwood has a strong focus on international secondments. Here, we take a closer look at why the firm values them so much.
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SQE: what the experts think
Since the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced plans to bring in the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), there has been much debate in the legal community as to whether it’s the best course of action.
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The future of GDPR
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May this year, after years of fraught negotiation. But will this landmark law survive our departure from the EU, and what will that mean for data protection in the UK?
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Northern Irish border: the legal implications
No area reflects the complexity of Brexit better than Northern Ireland’s border with the Republic of Ireland. It represents the UK’s only land border with the European Union, and thus a unique Brexit battleground with many legal and economic challenges to consider.
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What difference does your degree actually make? Law from a non-law perspective
Lawyers serve a huge variety of clients, from families to celebrities to big businesses and beyond. With this in mind, it makes sense that lawyers come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Shaun Cook of Hogan Lovells is one lawyer who entered the profession from a non-law background. We caught up with him.
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Freshfields: a day in the life of a trainee
We spoke to Sonam Cheema, a trainee at Freshfields, about her experience working at the firm so far.
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London crime: the acid legislation new this year
As the UK sees a massive rise in youth violence, the legal system has been given new powers to punish those carrying acid: a substance used to maim—and sometimes even kill—others. Here we explore the changes to the law, and why they have been introduced.
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“Smashed it”: The office buzzwords hated most by legal workers
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Deeds not words: women solicitors
Women solicitors have come a long way over the past 100 years. In 1913, an early incarnation of the Law Society refused to allow four women to sit the essential exams needed to become a solicitor. Now, 100 years later, the Law Society has a female president and represents thousands of women solicitors up and down the country. It has by no means been an easy journey, nor is it one that is yet complete.
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The life of a trainee solicitor: Birmingham edition
We spoke to Fiona Timms, Trainee Solicitor at Pinsent Masons, to find out more about what life is like as a trainee in Birmingham.
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Top five reasons to live and work in Norwich as a junior lawyer
With a beautiful coastline, a bustling market and a community feel, Norwich is a great place to start your law career. Ross Buckingham and Chris Brand of Mills & Reeve share their top five reasons to live and work in Norwich.
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Deeds not words: women in the judiciary
This year marks a hundred years since women won the right to vote. We take a look at how they have fared in another key part of public life: the judiciary.
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"The most advanced family courts in the world" - making the UK's courtrooms more efficient
Paul Sachs, an expert on legal technology and founder of CaseLines, offers insight on the technological advancements reforming UK courts.
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Hillsborough disaster: Sir Norman Bettison charges dropped
Sir Norman Bettison faced charges due to alleged misconduct in relation to the Hillsborough disaster - but the CPS said on Tuesday that proceedings would be discontinued. What does this mean for the long campaign for justice for the 96?
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Tradition meets technology: tech developments in law.
As tech becomes the fuel of business, health, politics, and crime the world over, legislation has been introduced to regulate it. But technology has also been integral to the modern-day law firms and courtrooms. Here are our predictions of how tech is going to interact with your career, as it shapes law over the next few years.
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What if a summer holiday could last forever? Law and flexible working
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Want a career change or to enter the legal profession? Here's how to become a paralegal
Amanda Hamilton of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) offers practical advice on becoming a paralegal later in your career.
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The cost of saving: how litigants in person are denied access to justice
Legal aid cuts have been making headlines in recent years, and many organisations have responded to the problem by introducing voluntary measures. James Cunningham of Nottingham Law School talks through the issues faced by litigants navigating the legal system for the first time.
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The dangerous cycle: what's the deal with the government's cycle law review?
Earlier this year, the government moved closer to making death by dangerous cycling a criminal offence. New legislation would mean serious consequences for cyclists who cause death, akin to those in place for death by dangerous driving. The response from the cycling community, however, has been mixed…