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21/04/2023

Last month, the Bar Council of India made an announcement that would open the door for Western law firms to establish offices in the country for the first time. But what exactly has changed? And what will it mean for international firms in the UK and the US? This week, we speak to professionals on the ground to find out why there are reasons to be optimistic: https://bit.ly/3UVZ00U

21/03/2023

Clifford Chance’s suite of virtual work experience aims to boost access to the profession. Hear from the people involved in their development about how these internships could become the future of early talent recruitment in the legal profession: https://bit.ly/40ih5I2

20/03/2023

Simply put, Fountain Court is a titan of the Commercial Bar, navigating "some of the highest-end, most cutting-edge cases" out there. Read up on the set here: https://bit.ly/2pIcenC

17/03/2023

When journalist Isabel Oakeshott handed over 100,000 WhatsApp messages from ex-health secretary Matt Hancock to the Telegraph, she initially claimed that she had chosen to leak the messages despite signing an NDA, only to later rephrase it as a standard agreement. So, what’s really going on? In this week’s Memo, Alice Gregory takes a closer look. https://bit.ly/3ZWiO5U

08/03/2023

In this Chambers Student Podcast for International Women's Day, barrister Abimbola Johnson shares her experiences of life at the Bar with Chambers Student’s Chelsey Stanborough. Listen to a snippet from the podcast below and to hear the full discussion, please visit: http://bit.ly/3J4hvKW

02/03/2023

In 2022, data from the UK census showed that the percentage of the population identifying as Christian fell below half forthe first time. Yet whichever side of the fence you sit, the Church of England is still an institution of immense influence - in 2018, it was reported to have an annual income three times the size of Oxfam. This week, we chat to Lee Coley, partner at Stone King and Registrar for the Dioceses of Leicester and Bristol, and Mark Ruffell, barrister at Pump Court Chambers and Chancellor of the Diocese of Gloucester, to find out more about the laws that govern its operations in the UK, and the part that lawyers have to play. Read here: https://bit.ly/3Y8LPJS

02/03/2023

Good kings never rule alone: the merger between Royds Withy King and Goodman Derrick has created a stronger full-service firm across London, Oxfordshire, and the South West. Find out more with the True Picture: https://bit.ly/3ED7zqG

01/03/2023

A solicitor apprenticeship is an attractive alternative to the traditional training contract route to becoming a qualified lawyer. Get the scoop on DLA Piper's Solicitor Apprenticeship from insiders at the firm here: https://bit.ly/41AaSZm

01/03/2023

Wilsons’ highly regarded private client expertise and its commitment to work/life balance attract trainees to its Salisbury base. Get the True Picture here: https://bit.ly/3m5VqEl

28/02/2023

Shamima Begum’s citizenship has been a topic of debate in the UK since she was stripped of her British Citizenship in 2019. But why was Shamima Begum’s latest appeal rejected? And what part do concerns over national security play in the case? In this week’s Memo, Chelsey Stanborough looks at the case through a legal lens: https://bit.ly/41vNeNK

28/02/2023

This ambitious firm has an unassailable position in the South East and has set its sights on sustainable growth and expansion -- and it's opening its doors for three insight sessions in March and April. Register to attend via the link in the True Picture: https://bit.ly/3ZnGAY9

27/02/2023

ICYMI: What can you expect on a client secondment? Chambers Student interviews two associates at Addleshaw Goddard about their client secondments as trainee solicitors. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3kvCgqH

27/02/2023

Marriott Harrison’s two most desirable qualities are often contradictory in London's legal scene – a serious corporate focus in an intimate environment. Get the True Picture here: https://bit.ly/3Zcbv9C

24/02/2023

7KBW insiders offer insight into a career at the Commercial Bar, and explain how to ready yourself for the ups and downs of practice. Read here: https://bit.ly/3YY7INx

23/02/2023

RPC offers insurance and disputes experience for a “small, tight-knit group” of trainees. The deadline for a training contract in the Bristol office is next month. Read more about the firm here: https://bit.ly/2ITfYtV

22/02/2023

Insurance, general commercial and shipping law steer this ship, but that’s knot all it has to offer... With a “warm and supportive” culture and a right royal social life, pupillage at 7KBW is fit for a king. Read up on the set here: https://bit.ly/3XNkgWw

21/02/2023

The now infamous case of a Chinese spy balloon in US airspace has caused quite the stir. But what does international law actually tell us about balloon spying? Well, probably more than you might think. In this week’s Memo, Cait Evans takes a closer look at the impact the case has had on China’s relationship with the Western world. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Ifo9Oe

16/02/2023

Over 83,000 students are taking action against 18 UK universities, claiming that they were repeatedly denied access to in-person lectures and campus facilities. In this week’s Memo, Nikolai Viedge speaks to Ryan Dunleavy, commercial litigation partner at Harkus Parker, the firm representing the Student Group Claim. Read it here: https://bit.ly/40Y8vzk

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Last Tuesday, our deputy editor Rhia Lyon and research & content analysts Tai and Chelsey discovered just how far 10km actually is. They joined organisations across the legal community in the @londonlegalsupporttrust #legalwalk to raise money for legal aid in the UK.

Happy #WorldBookDay! The perfect day to cosy up with a hot chocolate (added Baileys optional) and your absolute favourite book... The Chambers Student Guide. Available in full on our website 🙌: http://bit.ly/ChambersStudent

It's #Friyay, and what better way to celebrate than with the latest Chambers Student podcast? We had the pleasure of talking to Travers Smith about diversity and intersectionality. Spotify:http://bit.ly/CS-pod-spot Apple podcasts: http://bit.ly/CS-pod-apple

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New podcast alert! Listen to the BRAND NEW Chambers Student podcast episode 'The Law Firm of the Future'. Available on iTunes and Spotify.

The Pupillage gateway is officially open! Good luck to all.

With so many vacation scheme deadline coming up this month, make sure to keep on top of all deadline approaching: https://bit.ly/2RH3lGQ

Happy New Year from Chambers Student!

If you haven't yet had the chance to listen to our latest podcast episode, treat yourself today! We discuss law for non-law students with Taylor Wessing - episodes are available on our website as well as Spotify and iTunes

Our second podcast episode is out! 🎉 We've been talking to Taylor Wessing about law for non-law students. Chambers Student podcasts are now available on iTunes and Spotify.

Chambers Student - Taylor Wessing Podcast

Say hello to the brand new Chambers Student podcast! We've been chatting to trainees at Taylor Wessing about how they successfully navigated their own route into law, offering tips, tricks, dos and don'ts - check out the whole podcast here: https://bit.ly/2NCIvpA

"we're not a big corporate machine. We have niche and unusual strengths, which makes the work more interesting and changes the culture a little bit.” Apply for the Covington & Burling training contract by the 12th of July. See all TC deadlines here: https://bit.ly/2BX9Ex4

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