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Studying law

February 2021

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    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: when five men were jailed for consensual sex

  • The grave of Rosie Attard in Xaghra on the Maltese island of Gozo, on June 18, 2001.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: the moral dilemma of separating conjoined twins

January 2021

  • The Zong, a replica of the 18th century slave ship.

    Landmarks in law
    The story of the Zong slave ship: a mass murder masquerading as an insurance claim

    A 1783 case exposed how the law facilitated the slave trade – and increased momentum for the abolitionist movement
  • Germany has over 30 drop-in clinics across the country.

    'People are traumatised and scared': Germany's student-run law clinics for refugees

    Over 30 drop-in law clinics have sprung up across Germany to help refugees apply for asylum
  • ‘In my experience a law tutor, I find that students are a little hazy about why networking is particularly relevant in the legal context.’

    Networking is key for law trainees – but what about during a pandemic?

    Many professional vacancies are filled through professional networking – and this hasn’t changed during Covid

December 2020

  • Photograph of Rudolf Hess taken during the Nuremberg Trials.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: Nuremberg and the first trial for crimes against humanity

    Seventy-five years ago, the Nuremberg trials brought leading Nazis to justice – and changed international human rights law
  • Applications for the Graduate Diploma in Law increased significantly in 2020 from last year.

    Law conversion course applications jump by nearly a quarter since pandemic

    Faced with a contracting jobs market, graduates are turning to law as a more secure career choice
  • In order to be successful, students need to have a concrete picture of what success looks like for them.

    So you want to be a solicitor? Here's how to apply

    Landing that elusive training contract is a daunting task, but there are ways to stand out from other applicants

November 2020

  • Letitia Wright in Mangrove (2020).

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: when the Mangrove Nine beat the British state

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    'It’s hard to get a feel for a firm on a screen': online tips for law trainees

September 2020

  • The need for social distancing means that many courtrooms are not large enough for jury trials to be conducted safely.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: how do you judge a case without a jury?

    Covid-19 has led to a growing backlog of cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts. Why are juries so important?

August 2020

  • ‘Essays are your opportunity to give, and defend, your opinion on a topic.’

    'It's a subject where words matter': how to write the perfect law essay

    It’s vital that law students are able to produce a convincing written argument. Here are some expert tips

July 2020

  • Qualifying as a solicitor is expensive and competitive, but the new process could reduce costs and be more flexible

    A law student's guide to the new solicitor super-exam

  • The use of remote facial recognition technology in exams has raised several red flags.

    Exams that use facial recognition may be 'fair' – but they're also intrusive

    Meg Foulkes

June 2020

  • The Carbolic Smoke Ball Company claimed their advert was not to be taken seriously.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: Louisa Carlill and the fake flu cure

    The Carbolic Smoke Ball Company got into trouble for its bogus medicine, and set the framework for consumer protection

April 2020

  • Two hundred bar trainees have signed an open letter urging the BSB to rethink its stance.

    How will law exams be affected by coronavirus?

  • Howard Brenton’s play The Romans in Britain dealt with themes of imperialism and the abuse of power.

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: the controversial 80s play that defied gay censorship

February 2020

  • Interviewers look for structured answers delivered with fluency, clarity and flair.

    'Expect questions meant to throw you off': how to ace a pupillage interview

    Interviewing for a pupillage is stressful, but these top tips from barristers could help you make the right impression
  • Sophie Cookson, in the lead role of the BBC series The Trial of Christine Keeler

    Landmarks in law
    Landmarks in law: the disgraceful legal history of the Profumo affair

    Legal experts have sought to reveal how the courts allowed the sex and spying scandal to destroy an innocent man
  • Long working hours, stress and bullying can compound existing problems for disabled lawyers

    'The victimisation was horrible': why are so many disabled lawyers treated badly?

    A new study says that more than half of disabled lawyers have experienced bullying or discrimination at work
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