In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Bethany and Ellie from LawCareers.Net sit down to discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including interest rates, competing streaming services and TikTok.Listen for a bitesize boost of your commercial awareness!LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/comm…

How does beauty factor into planning and is there a need to make something beautiful when designing something new? Join WBD Associate Nicola Cotton, Professor Matthew Carmona from University College London, and Frazer Osment from LDA Design as they discuss how beauty folds into good design practices and whether new design codes as part of the Level…

In this episode we speak to legal professional Bunmi Jenfa about imposter syndrome, Shein lawsuits, career pivots and the importance of finding your 'why' when pursuing a legal career.Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;wSign up to LawCareers.Net here: lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register…

How is the planning sector impacting women and how do we do better? Our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by legal director Sarah White, senior lecturer in planning at Leeds Beckett University Dr. Karen Horwood, and PHD researcher at the University of the West of England Jenna Dutton to talk about how the planning system and its imp…

AI Facial Recognition technology is quickly becoming an area of interest within the retail sector – but how is it being used to combat shoplifting and what are the legal and ethical challenges of using this? Join WBD managing associate Katie Simmonds and trainee solicitor Amy Battinson as they talk through how this new technology is making its mark…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Womble Bond Dickinson managing associate Katie Simmonds discusses her career in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) law so far, the kinds of issues she works on and what skills aspiring TMT solicitors should develop.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find …

How does single family housing fit into the national plan for housing? Our host and managing associate James Clark is joined by managing associate Kate Ashworth and partner in WBD's residential team Tom Willows to talk about how transactions are shaped for single family housing deals, how planning plays a key role in ensuring a smooth development p…

In this episode we speak to John Watkins, director of employability at The University of Law, about qualifying work experience (QWE). John explains what QWE is, how it prepares aspiring solicitors for practising law, where you can complete it, as well as how you can get QWE accredited.Find out more about qualifying work experience: https://www.lawc…

What should landowners be expecting with the latest changes to biodiversity net gain regulations? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associate James Clark and partner in WBD's agriculture team Andrew Farquharson to talk about what landowners should be looking for to take advantage of biodiversity net gain provisions…

As new biodiversity net gain regulations look to take effect from 2024, what should local authorities be doing to prepare? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associates James Clark and Helen Robinson to talk about what steps authorities have to take to embrace the raft of changes, and how its not just the planning d…

With changes to biodiversity net gain regulations looming, what should developers be expecting to address when they line up to submit new applications? Our host and managing associate Kate Ashworth is joined by managing associates James Clark and Helen Robinson to talk about the new 10% requirement for applications, and why developers would be wary…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Jocelyn Paulley from Gowling WLG (UK) LLP discusses her career as a technology and data lawyer.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: …

In this fifth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray discusses the Barbie movie and the sales Mattel has seen as a result, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, OfCom's concerns over Amazon and Microsoft and Katy Perry's recent music sale.By The LawCareers.Net Podcast

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Osborne Clarke LLP associate Arthur Hopkinson discusses his life as an environmental lawyer, he discusses how he came to the practice area, his transition from trainee to associate and the challenges both his practice area and the wider legal sector are facing right now. Listen to gain an insight into what it’…

In our fourth and final episode of our Authorised Push Payment Fraud podcast series, our hosts discuss the Supreme Court's judgment in the case of Philipp v Barclays Bank, providing some key takeaways and practical tips.By Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Ashurst LLP associate Louisa Denison gives an insight into her life as a competition lawyer, including what her day-to-day work looks like, what competition law really means in practice, and how Brexit has impacted the area. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Louise Woods, partner and head of international disputes at US firm Vinson & Elkins RLLP, offers a brilliant insight into her practice area. She tell us what her work entails, the things she most enjoys about her career, and what factors she thinks will most impact the legal profession in the next five years.L…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Yetunde Dania, partner and head of Trowers & Hamlins’ Birmingham office, speaks about her 20 years’ experience of working with landlords and the social housing sector.She also discusses her passion for diversity and inclusion, and what that means for the legal profession today.You can read the full written Pra…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP associate Orrie Hamilton discusses his career in tax work for private clients so far, the kinds of issues he works on and what skills aspiring private client solicitors should develop.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the thing…

In this fourth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray talks us through recent events that have caught our eye. From pardoning previously criminalised acts of homosexuality, to interest rates, to students graduating with blank pieces of paper, Niamh covers the stories everyone's talking about this summ…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, newly qualified associate Eric Burke-Arevalo discusses his career so far, including his training contract at the firm, secondment to the Paris office, day-to-day work as an associate, and what he wishes he’d known before embarking on this career. Eric also explains about what working in projects/project financ…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP partner Rupa Lakha gives you an insight into her work as a contentious construction lawyer, discussing the importance of business development, the issues currently affecting her practice area, and more.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and f…

In the third episode of our COMMERCIAL CONNECT series LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray analyses the likely impacts of Skipton Building Society's new no deposit mortgage initiative. They discuss what the political, economic, social, legal and environmental factors are, and why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware.If you want to explor…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Holly Stebbing discusses her work as an energy lawyer at international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. Holly discusses how she got into this area of the law, the developments and opportunities currently affecting the practice area, and why attention to detail is so vital for aspiring lawyers to succeed…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, partner Marinos Papadopoulos from Watson Farley & Williams LLP discusses his career in shipping law, including why he pursued this career path, his specialism and what’s going on in the world of shipping at the moment. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the t…

In the last episode of the Authorised Push Payment Fraud podcast series we focused on the Quincecare duty and looked into several judgements where the banks' liability under this duty was under the spotlight. Episode three focuses on Stanford International Bank vs HSBC, where the Courts ruled that there was no basis for a Quincecare claim. Our host…

In this second episode of our new series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray runs through the top commercial stories of the month. From the Renters Reform Bill, to PwC Australia's tax scandal, to cryptocurrency we uncover why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware.If you want to explore other commercial issues check o…

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's podcast series looks at Authorised Push Payment Fraud, also known as APP fraud. APP fraud is a relatively unsophisticated deception, but it can be extremely effective because of the way in which it is delivered. In episode two, our hosts dive into some recent court judgments where both the Quincecare duty, as well a…

In this first episode of our new series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray runs through the impact of the UK strikes, what the political, economic, social, legal and environmental factors are, and why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware. If you want to explore these factors on other issues check out our explanatio…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP partner Caroline Klage discusses her career in the child brain injury team, the kinds of issues she works on and what work experience aspiring clinical negligence solicitors should attain.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out what you should…

The level of fraud in the UK has reached concerning heights. Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's podcast series looks at Authorised Push Payment Fraud, also known as APP fraud. APP fraud is a relatively unsophisticated deception, but it can be extremely effective because of the way in which it is delivered. In the first half of 2021, the UK saw a 71% …

In this episode Niamh Gray (they/them) speaks to real estate lawyer Danni Davies (they/them) from Latham & Watkins and tax associate Michael Tushingham (he/him) from Gowling WLG (UK) LLP about life as an LGBTQ+ lawyer. They share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the legal profession and offer insight into running LGBTQ+ networks at leading law …

In this Practice Area Profile episode, funds associate Megan Law from Travers Smith LLP speaks about the life of a funds lawyer, career highlights so far, and what’s going on in the legal world at the moment. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your lega…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, newly qualified Clifford Chance tax associate Nick Humphries offers an overview of his training contract, the highlights of his career so far, and an exciting insight into the world of tax law.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know befo…

In this episode we speak to Iko and Beth, trainee solicitors from Brighton & Hove City Council, about their training contract in local government. They share their experiences and thoughts on what it’s like to train in-house at a local council and how this route differs from entering into private practice.It’s a fantastic episode about a legal care…

Ex-law firm partner and magic circle lawyer and career coach Helen Pamely discusses why it’s so important to build a long and sustainable career, avoiding burnout, dealing with imposter syndrome and preparing yourself to enter the legal world. We also discuss toxic productivity on social media and mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Lewis Silkin partner Tarun Tawakley discusses his career in employment law so far, the kinds of issues he works on and what skills aspiring employment solicitors should develop.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch y…

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Mills & Reeve LLP associate Chloe Gibson describes her journey into commercial real estate, the important of soft skills and her career highlight so far.Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.You can…

In the first of our brand-new podcast series, associate Catherine McLaughlin discusses her work in the corporate finance team at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.Listen to find out about Catherine's work in M&A and capital markets, the importance of client relationships and her advice for finding the best firm for you.You can read the full written practice …

In this episode we speak to Peter Crisp, pro vice chancellor at The University of Law (ULaw) all about the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Peter explains how the LPC works, how it prepares students for practising law, how it’s assessed, as well as the benefits of studying the LPC with ULaw.Plus, Peter explains why students should choose to study the L…

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/RegisterWe speak to Bar student Dani the Barrister about her journey to becoming a barrister – including what the Bar course entails, pupillage applications and how to secure a scholarship to fund your studies.Follow Dani on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCme8pz3ZEfhpqaQ426g…

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/RegisterIn this episode we speak to private client lawyer Anna Casey-Woodward (they/them) and consultant solicitor and collaborative family lawyer Bridget Garrood (she/her). They share their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the legal profession, open up about their journeys into law and …

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/RegisterIn this episode we speak to blogger and aspiring lawyer Phil Steventon from The Neurodivergent Lawyer blog. He shares his experiences and insight into neurodiversity, including how it might impact people’s journey to becoming a lawyer, how the profession can become more inclusi…

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/RegisterIn this episode we speak to Nikesh Tiwari and Sarah Nadia from the University of Bristol Law Club (UBLC) all about mooting. Mooting is a really valuable activity to get involved in – it can boost your confidence and help you along with your future career.We cover what mooting i…

Sign up to LawCareers.Net now! https://www.lawcareers.net/MyLCN/RegisterIn this episode, we speak to Emma Dennis, diversity and Inclusion manager at international law firm Gowling WLG (UK) LLP. We talk about what’s happening in the legal profession in terms of diversity and inclusion (D&I) and, more specifically, what Gowling is doing in this area.…

Dive into the interesting and developing world of environmental law as we speak to environmental lawyer Caroline Bush from Osborne Clarke.We discuss Caroline's work, which includes decarbonisation, net zero and biodiversity net gain, as well as upcoming changes to the law, and what advice her clients are seeking in this area.Plus, Caroline shares h…

In this episode we speak to Nadine Owusu-Ansah, trainee at Linklaters, about her journey to a training contract, how to navigate work experience (including securing paralegal roles), preparing for interviews, processing rejection, and how to make the most of your time at university.Plus Nadine explains what the STARR+ method is and how it will help…

In this episode, we speak to Demi Rixon about her experiences of pursuing a legal career as a disabled candidate – this includes discussing the importance of open lines of communication between managers and employees, being treated as an individual, and how disability is missed off many firms’ Diversity & Inclusion agendas.Plus, we chat about how t…

“Sometimes it’s the simplest of stuff that can make the biggest of differences in the delivery of legal services.”In this episode we speak to Peter Wright, solicitor and managing director of boutique law firm Digital Law. We discuss the differences between a boutique and full service law firm, the rise of data law and how Digital Law works with stu…

In this episode we speak to the president of the University of Nottingham Pro Bono Society, Anagha Jadhav, all about pro bono work – including what it is, and why aspiring lawyers should get involved at an early stage of their legal careers. Plus, we talk about time management and the damaging effects of toxic productivity. Are you signed up to Law…