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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?
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.
Ten Law Novels and Non Fiction to Read in Lockdown
April 28, 2020
Are you a future solicitor or barister looking for some insight into the field? Here are some great law-related reads to get stuck into during lockdown.
Commercial Awareness Update: Stock Market Boost, Virgin Bailout Talks & More
April 27, 2020
This week, Virgin Atlantic is in talks with private investors, Tata Steel asks for a bailout and stock markets get a much-needed boost.
COVID-19 & Law Update: Financial Help for Solicitors, Training Contract Delays and More &
April 23, 2020
This week, the first UK law firm confirms it is delaying the start date for September training contracts, financial help is set up for solicitors and more.
How to Discuss COVID-19 in an International Law Exam
April 23, 2020
International law exam coming up? This article looks at how international human rights and refugee law has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Does Online Advocacy Work?
April 21, 2020
While jury trials in England and Wales have been halted, the Ministry of Justice has increased the use of telephone and video hearings.
Commercial Awareness Update: Shrinking UK Economy, Amazon Invests in Deliveroo and More
April 20, 2020
Wimbledon covered by pandemic insurance, warning that the UK economy could shrink by 35% and coronavirus brings more chaos to the struggling retail sector.
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Self Isolating
April 16, 2020
Read our contributor's tips on how to eradicate fear, panic and take care of your mental health while self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID & Law Update: Online PSC Courses, Virtual Summer Schemes, Remote Family Hearings & More
April 16, 2020
This week, the SRA decides to put PSC courses online, other firms introduce virtual summer schemes and more.
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