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Commercial Awareness Update: Is a Recession on the Horizon?

May 11, 2020

Read up on this week's commercial awareness news including Richard Branson's latest attempt to save one of his enterprises, an analysis of plummeting car sales and more.

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AI at BPP Law School – The Future of Legal Training?

May 11, 2020

BPP University Law School has announced that it will begin using a new AI-powered learning platform to help students succeed in not only their professional legal qualifications.

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COVID-19 & the Entertainment Industry: Event Cancellation Insurance to the Rescue?

May 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has cause theatres to close and cancellation of high-profile events. Can organisers can recuperate their losses?

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How to Stay Productive During Lockdown

May 5, 2020

This article will give you five tips on how to stay focused during the lockdown.

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David v Goliath Retail Commercial Law Cases

May 5, 2020

When small and medium enterprises go up against Bentley and McDonalds, who comes out on top?

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Commercial Awareness Update: Apple Growth, Virgin & O2 Merger, Shell Cuts Payouts & More

May 4, 2020

This week, plans for a Virgin and O2 merger are revealed, Shell cuts payouts for the first time since WW2. This and more in our commercial awareness update.

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Life as a Trainee at Bristows – Tips on How to Succeed

May 4, 2020

We spoke to a trainee at Bristows about life at the firm, challenges of the job and his tips for applicants. Find out how to stand out in applications.

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COVID-19 & Law Update: Virtual Summer Schemes, PSC Decision, Virtual Jury Trials & More

April 30, 2020

This week, more firms and chambers take their vac schemes and mini pupillages online, the SRA make a decision on the PSC and firms make tough decisions.

What Does a Family Law Barrister Do?

April 30, 2020

What do family lawyers do, what kind of cases do they work on and what kind of qualities do you need in order to succeed in the field?

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The Lawyer Portal Monthly Legal News: April 2020

April 29, 2020

This month, an appeal court in Canada ruled on a “rock, paper scissors” bet, a hearing for Duke and Duchess of Sussex against British tabloids and more.

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