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No more memes? Some of the world’s strangest legislations
Memes, gum, and dying within a certain boundary. Who would've thought they'd be illegal? Here are some of the strangest laws from around the world.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: Addressing bullying and mental health in law firms, mounting legal challenges as Brexit looms, and more
This week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog looks at the stigma surrounding mental health in the legal profession and the associated high levels of bullying and harassment. We also address the headlines surrounding the legal implications of Brexit and the chance for aspiring solicitors to work on their career development.
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The life of a trainee solicitor: London edition
For many, the journey to qualifying as a solicitor starts in one city: London. With a huge array of clients and practice areas to choose from, it remains one of the most exciting places to do your training contract. Mabel O’Connor, a trainee solicitor at Addleshaw Goddard, tells us more about what it’s like to train in the capital.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: The suspension of parliament, AIs role in fraudulent behaviour and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutBlog, tensions reach an all-time high following the decision to suspend parliament. We also take a look at a worrying new strategy used by fraudsters and the UK justice system’s struggle to address an increase in rape reports.
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60 seconds of... artificial intelligence
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SQE: first programme details announced for related Law Conversion Course
BPP is the first law school to announce the details of its Law Conversion Course under the new SQE framework.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: The contagious spread of the opioid crisis, a new legal territory and more...
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog, we look at the implications (or rather lack of) of a recent Johnson & Johnson case on the global opioid market, the first person to be investigated for a crime committed in space, and the pressing need for law firms to remain competent in matters of money laundering.
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Case study: the intricacies of international law in relation to cultural heritage
Standfirst: The protection of cultural heritage is essential to safeguard artefacts, sites and various intangible features of a society’s past. However, the idea of cultural heritage is not without any limitations. How exactly does international law protect artefacts—and when does it let them down?
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The 1824 Vagrancy Act: rogues, vagabonds and a dated take on homelessness?
If the law is both a result of the way we perceive the world and an influence on it, then—as many campaigners and politicians have recently argued—the 1824 Vagrancy Act may not be the most positive reflection of our society. But what exactly is the Vagrancy Act, and are there alternatives to tackling homelessness?
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AllAboutLaw Blog: A tough stance on law and order, the Epstein ordeal and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw Blog, we look at the government's proposal to tackle crime rights in the UK, the implications of Epstein’s death and the National Rifle Association’s attitude following the mass shootings in the United States.
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Work-life balance: Do you need to move firms, or can you have the best of both worlds?
Matthew Kay, director of Vario for Pinsent Masons, offers further insight into the ways that lawyers can work flexibly in the 2019 career landscape.
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60 seconds of... art law
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3 desirable skills of a training-contract candidate that you might not have thought of
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AllAboutLaw Blog: Increasing your employability, a grim forecast for the legal sector following a no-deal Brexit and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog, the Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) offers the chance to boost your employability and help to secure a training contract, the legal sector is likely to lose a significant amount of work in the event of a no-deal Brexit, and following the tragic shootings in the United States this weekend, there is a renewed effort to reform gun-control laws.
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A new era for the legal industry: how LegalDefence is making law more accessible
We spoke to Mike Roberts, managing director of LegalShield, about the launch of its new legal advice app LegalDefence. Will it succeed in making law more accessible to the public? And how might apps like this one challenge the legal industry as it stands?
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AllAboutLaw blog: legal aid turns 70, gender law reforms and more
This week in AllAboutLaw’s weekly blog, we will be looking at the state of legal aid in the UK as it celebrates its 70th birthday. We will also briefly be taking a look at the push for reforms to the gender law by LGBT+ groups and campaigners, as well as at the possible legalisation of cannabis in the near future.
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AllAboutLaw Blog: the persecution of legal professionals in Turkey, the golden visa scheme and more
In this week’s edition of the AllAboutLaw blog, we look at how the persecution of legal professionals in Turkey is impacting its citizens, the controversy of the golden visa scheme and the potential loss of jobs for UK lawyers specialised in EU law following a no-deal Brexit.
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Prostitution: the proposed legal models
Many legal frameworks for prostitution have been passionately debated in recent years. But how do the proposed models differ from the current legal status of prostitution in the UK? What are their possible ramifications? And finally—why is it so difficult to reach a consensus?
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AllAboutLaw Blog: facial recognition, the legalisation of cannabis and more
Welcome to AllAboutLaw’s weekly blog! This week, we will discuss police trials of facial recognition technology in the UK. We’ll also briefly take a look at changing attitudes towards the legalisation of cannabis and recent diversity figures among young judges.
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No platforming, safe spaces and the university free-speech debate
As universities seek to determine the balance between intolerance and freedom of speech, we assess how censorship and freedom of speech at universities have evolved.
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The Digital Revolution
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AllAboutLaw blog: Non-Disclosure Agreements, an unusual rooster and more
This week’s blog looks at the continued use of non-disclosure agreements and the resulting discontent surrounding these settlements; the decision taken by ministers to set aside the Saudi Arabia arms sale ruling; and the rooster that is polarising France.
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Britain's legal loopholes unplugged
Britain’s legal system is a product of centuries creation, modification and destruction, and our rich legal history contains many examples of legislation with a slightly strange or odd angle to it. Here we look at some of the most notable cases that changed the law in the UK
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When the personal goes public: Private Members' Bill
Some of our laws have their origins in private members’ bills, usually introduced by backbench members of parliament—driven by individuals and their personal passions, rather than party manifestos. Here we take a look at some notable examples of this quirky law-making process.