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AllAboutLaw Blog: ICJ orders imposed on Myanmar, a series of phone-hacking scandals and more
Standfirst: In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog, we cover the unanimous decision of the UN’s highest court regarding Myanmar’s treatment of the Rohingya people, the alleged Saudi Arabian phone hacking scandals and the concerns of achieving a cashless society.
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RPC’s role in the diversity & inclusion space
We spoke to Ellinor Davey, Early Talent Lead, and Rachel Pears, Inclusion & Diversity Lead, about the diversity and inclusion initiatives at law firm RPC.
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Vacation scheme facts: there are opportunities across the UK
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It’s time to bust the myth of the ‘ideal’ career path: embarking on a legal career – wherever
Jennifer O’Connell sheds some light on her experience of entering the legal sector via a less common route.
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Vacation scheme facts: you'll figure out what interests you
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AllAboutLaw Blog: the Flybe rescue deal, a televised Crown Court and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog we look at the government’s intervention to save Flybe from insolvency, the decision to allow televised coverage of Crown Court judgments and the controversy of New York’s new bail reform law.
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Why small is beautiful: making the case for smaller firms
Linda Lamb is a solicitor and director of LSL Family Law. Here, she makes the case for training and working at a small firm, highlighting some of the benefits of small-office life.
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Vacation scheme facts: you'll be paid
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Vacation scheme facts: you'll learn how to network properly
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It’s not too late! Tips for a last-minute vacation scheme application.
If you are planning to apply for a vacation scheme in 2020, the earlier you get your application form completed, the better. But inevitably, life gets in the way sometimes. Here are some tips for the last-minute applicants among you.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s shock statement, the implications of a changing high street and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog addresses a potential trademark conflict over ‘Sussex Royal’, what a changing high street means for the legal profession and the continued growth of Africa’s start-up culture.
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Vacation scheme facts: you can get involved in numerous subject areas
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Ask an expert: Could sleepwalking lead to jail?
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Are law partnerships in decline?
Although the partnership model remains dominant, change is in the air. We look at what this means for law firms in the UK and US
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AllAboutLaw Blog: the legality of US drone strike, pressure on the Cypriot judicial system and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog addresses the legality of the U.S. drone strike in Iraq, which killed the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, the controversy of the alleged rape trial in Cyprus and the former boss of Renault-Nissan’s escape to Lebanon from Japan. Plus, the latest ruling that veganism is subject to legal protection as a belief system.
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Vacation scheme facts: you don't have to be a law student to apply
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Law students: three real-talk tips for managing your mental health
Studying for a degree (law or otherwise) as well as applying for law opportunities is difficult enough—add in social life, money matters and any other hobbies, and it’s not surprising that students are struggling with mental health issues. We certainly don’t have all of the answers—but here are some practical tips to tide you over.
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Interview: Jonathan Turnbull, IP partner in the litigation practice at Herbert Smith Freehills
Interested in going down the IP route, or practising in litigation? Johnathan Turnbull is a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills with experience that spans both of these areas. Here’s what he has to say about his career.
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The Internet of Things: will it transform connectivity as we know it?
If you’ve been keeping up to date with tech news and business press, you’ll perhaps have encountered something called the Internet of Things. You’re also more likely than not to have used a device that’s connected to it. So what is it? Why is it important? And what do you need to know?
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The American opioid lawsuits: One down, 2,399 to go?
The opioid crisis in the US is reaching unprecedented levels. Get the legal insight here.
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AllAboutLaw blog: Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, India’s citizenship law, and more
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Libel law: past, present and future
Defamation occurs when someone damages the reputation of another by publicising a false statement. It is generally classified as “slander” when it is delivered in spoken form, and “libel” when it is delivered in written or recorded form (including a recording of speech that would otherwise be classified as slander). UK libel law has been criticised as being so plaintiff-friendly that overseas litigants are flocking to the UK to engage in “reputation laundering” in UK courts.
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How can the law deal with Deepfake?
The 21st Century is awash with innovative technologies that evolve faster than anyone could have anticipated. They aren’t always developed for the right reasons. Elizabeth Hurst looks into Deepfake, and its potential repercussions in terms of misinformation, misinterpretation and more.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: a legal perspective of the impeachment inquiry, the unexpected consequence of Disney’s success and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog looks at the impeachment enquiry against Trump, the double-edged sword of “Frozen 2”’s success, and the trafficking of Pakistani brides to China.