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The Key Differences Between Legal Study and Legal Practice

25th January 2018
Making the jump from newly qualified to actually practicing what you learned in law school isn’t an easy feat. Below Emma Jones, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, shares her thoughts on the key differences between studying the law, to applying it in an actual legal role. […]
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3 Keys to Maintaining a Work/Life Balance in Law Practice

17th January 2018
Whether you’re looking to delve into a successful career in law or you’re about to jump ship and up your game at a much larger firm, one thing you’re going to have to work out is how to manage your complex work schedule and still have a life outside of work. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior […]
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What Will Be the Impact of Carillion’s Liquidation?

16th January 2018
Carillion, one of Britain’s largest construction companies, which has a number of high-profile public sector contracts and employs around 20,000 people in Britain alone, is set for liquidation, putting jobs and pensions at risk. The company manages over 50,000 homes for military personnel, provides 218 schools’ meal services, maintains 50 prisons, provides 11.500 in-patient hospital […]
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7 Need to Know Essentials Before Studying Litigation

11th January 2018
Are you interested in studying litigation? Do you want to become a litigator but you are not certain about what this career entails? If your answer to either one of these two questions is yes, Rosemary Jones, a professional legal blogger has some valuable insight, with the latest addition to our Law School & Careers […]
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How Do You Choose the Perfect Law Firm to Work At?

21st December 2017
Part of applying for work in the legal sphere involves deciding what kind of firm you want to work with, what kind of lawyer you want to be, and what you want your daily work to look like. Topping off this year’s Law School & Careers features is Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member […]
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Deliveroo Might Have Won the Battle but Not the War on Worker Status

19th December 2017
The food delivery app Deliveroo has successfully bucked the recent trend in the gig economy establishing workers' employment status, after winning a landmark decision against its own riders. However, Cécile de Lagarde, Assistant Solicitor at Hunters Solicitors, explains to Lawyer Monthly why she believes this is not the end of the matter. The Independent Workers […]
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Is There a Direct Correlation Between University Kudos and Graduate Salaries?

13th December 2017
In light of the recent crack down that universities are facing around their brand positioning and consequent marketing and advertising strategies, it begs the question - Is there really a direct correlation between university kudos and graduate salaries? It would seem so, with a report commissioned by the Sutton Trust revealing that, graduates from Oxford […]
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