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ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma Live online classes
Our partner's The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes, which start on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Online classes have become a very popular form of learning due to the growth of virtual communication during the...
Can a lawyer specialise in more than one area of law?
Most lawyers, especially those who have been practicing law for some time, tend to be naturally drawn to one particular type of law over another. And for many, such a preference has been determined early on in their profession, or possibly even earlier, during their...
How is family law changing in the ‘New Normal’?
The ‘New Normal’ is a phrase we have heard a lot over the last 12 months, usually in regard to how we do our shopping, take our children to school or travel to work. It has also meant that there has been a resetting process in many other aspects of life, and family...
A day in the life of a public legal education volunteer
Introducing Adithi We recently caught up with Adithi Vedante, a public legal education volunteer, Adithi kindly shared an overview of what she does on an average day, her career highlights, challenges, and hopes for the future. Why did you choose to pursue a legal...
A day in the life of a legal assistant
Introducing Samantha We recently caught up with Samantha Evans, a legal assistant who kindly shared what she does on an average day, her hopes for the future and advice for those looking to join the legal industry. Career path At college, I chose to study law...
Professor of law shares hopes for the future of the legal industry
Russell Sandberg is a Professor of Law at Cardiff University, we recently caught up with Russell who shared with us his hopes for the future of the legal industry and the highlights, and challenges he's faced throughout his legal career. To discover what a Professor...
A day in the life of a professor of law
Introducing Russell Russell Sandberg is a Professor of Law at Cardiff University, we recently caught up with Russell who kindly shared with us an insight into his average day as a professor of law and advice for those looking to pursue a legal career. Why did...
A day in the life of a legal advisor
Introducing Paige We recently caught up with Paige Tugby, a legal advisor at Irwin Mitchell, Paige kindly shared her career highlights, challenges, and hopes for the future. Why did you choose to become a legal advisor? As a legal advisor at Irwin Mitchell, you...
M&S v Aldi: The battle of the caterpillar cake
Our partners, The Student Lawyer cover the legal side of the viral dispute between M&S and ALDI over the infamous caterpillar cake, by author Afeefa Salehmohamed. Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced the launching of an Intellectual Property claim — Trademark...