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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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