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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

07/02/2023

In simple terms, UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules were introduced to prevent clubs from spending more than they have. Yet, over the last few transfer windows, Chelsea FC has spent a net total of £530.7 million, more than twice the amount of the next biggest spender among the Premier League’s heavy hitters. In this week’s Memo, Amy Howe asks: how has Chelsea managed to play within the FFP lines so far? And what impact will the case have on how player contracts are negotiated? Read here: https://bit.ly/3HLbL8B

06/02/2023

Social mobility is something you're likely to read about in many a firm brochure, but what can actually be done to remedy social restrictions to a career in law? Here's the view from Bristows: https://bit.ly/3x1REhn

03/02/2023

Next Friday, FreeBar and BDABar are joining forces to bring you an online event centred on the experiences of disabled LGBTQ+ people in the legal profession. Save the date!

02/02/2023

If you want regional reach and a transatlantic twist, Womble Bond Dickinson should be on your list. Get the True Picture here: https://bit.ly/3Dcg8ru

01/02/2023

It’s been more than a year since the tragic shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust. As producer Alec Baldwin and armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed face charges, Alice Gregory asks: what is involuntary manslaughter? And how does it apply to the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins? https://bit.ly/3HNHYNH

01/02/2023

Our Chambers Reports give you a detailed and honest review of the pupillage experience at different sets. Find them here: https://bit.ly/3Dg3ub3

31/01/2023

An “enticing breadth of practices” mixing niche and mainstream areas? That’s how Winck works and draws future trainees into its eclectic fold. Get to know the firm via the True Picture: https://bit.ly/3HxKGXz

30/01/2023

Smitten at Bevan Brittan! Trainees here were full of love for public sector clients and a great work-life balance. Read more about the firm with our True Picture: https://bit.ly/2kgtuxW

27/01/2023

Life sciences is the fulcrum of Arnold & Porter’s London hub, making it “an obvious choice” for this select group of trainees. Find out more with our True Picture of the firm: https://bit.ly/3kI6FSD

26/01/2023

From Newcastle to Bristol and Southampton to Leeds, trainees from across Womble Bond Dickinson's national network tell us what it's like to start a legal career outside of the capital. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3J9UlER

26/01/2023

This mid-sized firm has a trio of offices servicing the London market and Russells up a training contract packed with commercial, personal, and public sector work. Get the True Picture here: https://bit.ly/3iXlIrb

25/01/2023

Like your mum says, ‘It's nice to be important but it’s more important to be nice.’ Combining significant cross-border work with good-natured lawyers, Simmons & Simmons proves it's possible to be both. The deadline for the Bristol office's vac scheme is coming up. Find out more about the firm with the True Picture here: https://bit.ly/3JguhrO

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Chambers Student Podcast - Life at the Bar, with Abimbola Johnson

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.

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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