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Shoosmiths reveals expansion plans for trainee solicitor programme
Shoosmiths is expanding its trainee solicitor programme with an increase in trainee and NQ recruits, expansion into the London office, and two trainee intakes annually.
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Legal insights: the prospect of the right to die
Recent news reveals that 90% of people believe that terminally ill people should be granted the right to die. However, laws in the UK do not allow for this. Here, we examine two countries—Belgium and Canada—where the right to die has been granted, and two others—the US and the UK—where the right-to-die debate has been particularly prominent.
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The Viagogo effect
It has long been the case that tickets for sold-out events re-enter the marketplace on ticket resale sites. One such site, Viagogo, has attracted significant legal criticism.
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Competing with the elite
The school you attended remains one of the main indicators for your future earnings potential. Can state schools ever offer the same opportunities as the independent sector?
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What is life like as a legal trainee within HM Revenue & Customs?
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The New Banks on the Block
Is mobile banking the wave of the future? If so, what legal challenges do they pose?
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Electric Vehicles: Fixing the Legal Blindspots
Climate change and health risks from pollution have spurred a technological revolution in the automotive industry. As petrol and diesel make way for electricity, laws need to be introduced and updated to reflect changes in infrastructure and clarify liability in ‘driverless’ vehicles.
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Can the law change how we behave?
Does legislation change the way we think and behave? Do we require ‘nudges’ from state institutions to change how we conduct ourselves, or do humans have too much autonomy and free will to be controlled like that? We look at real-life examples of legislation that could be seen as having an impact on behaviour.
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The changing roles of lawyers
The difference between barristers and solicitors is becoming less distinct. ALEX MAY explores whether there is good reason to keep two different legal professions, or if it is inevitable that they will merge, as in most other countries.
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Space: the final legal frontier
Outer space is, indeed, a frontier with no boundary. But who really owns it? And what are the legal implications of future space exploration? DAVID CARNES investigates. | Graphics by Josh Krohn |
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Legal-process outsourcing: is it the future?
JAN HILL looks into one of the fastest-growing trends in the legal industry: legal-process outsourcing (LPO) companies.
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Next-generation connectivity
OSBORNE CLARKE'S latest research explores how the introduction of more sophisticated technology will change both our lives, and how we do business in the future.
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What role does the law play in the future of energy?
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Why finding a mentor is a good idea
A mentor can be a fulfilling relationship that will be an asset to your legal career. Here, Linda Lamb explains further why finding a mentor is a good idea.
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Globalised law and best friends networks
Law firms have responded to globalisation in different ways: some have expanded internationally, either through organic growth or via mergers. Others have increased their global reach by forging strong relationships with firms in other jurisdictions.
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Freshfields: diversity for success
At 275 years old, Freshfields is the world’s oldest global law firm. This long history is based on being adaptable and open to new ways of working. Today, that means being a responsible, diverse organisation.
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Spotlight on: Gabrielle Turnquest
Gabrielle Turnquest is used to breaking records. She is the youngest person to be called to the Bar in over 600 years, passing the exam at the age of 18—almost a decade earlier than the average BPTC graduate. Even with her additional undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, there’s no sign of Turnquest stopping just yet…
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An update on the changes to legal education and how it will affect you
Matthew J. Homewood, head of department at Nottingham Law School, explains how the SQE will affect you.
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3D printing and the future of intellectual property
We live in an age where sharing online is easier than ever, and with new 3D-printing technology, physical objects can now be constructed from a three-dimensional digital model. As reproducing and replicating products illegally becomes more and more common, how does IP law fit into the digital age?
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Talking diversity and inclusion with BCLP
As diversity and inclusion within law becomes ever more important, we sat down with BCLP’s Michael Anderson, graduate recruitment partner and co-chair of the LGBT+ network, as well as Lucy Hutchison, diversity and inclusivity adviser, to talk about the firm’s LGBT+ network, and how these spaces help to ensure a collaborative, safe and stimulating work environment for all.
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How social media affects law
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The globalisation of UK law firms: expansion into emerging markets
What are the possible new jurisdictions for law firms in the future, and what challenges will they face?
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Trials & tribulations: the laws being trialed in the UK
At any given time, numerous laws are being trialed in certain areas of the UK, which may give an indication of future legislation. We take look at some interesting trials and—for those that have been completed—their outcomes.
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Restorative justice—does it work?
Jonathan Doak, Associate Dean for Research at Nottingham Law School, weighs in on what restorative justice can offer us.