Are you a student lawyer or a legal professional looking to enhance your career prospects?  Mediation, often regarded as a cornerstone of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), offers powerful skills that can complement traditional legal training. We are here to show you how mediation training can bridge the gap and open up new opportunities in your legal career. Key Takeaways Mediation training complements legal skills for career advancement. Enhanced communication and negotiation skills benefit legal professionals. Mediation offers diverse career paths beyond standard legal practice. Pr ..read more

As digital technologies continue to develop and become more widely used, regulations are necessary to ensure no third parties take advantage of these technologies to harm others. In a previous post, we covered key global trends and developments in AI regulations to help keep track of the rapidly evolving field. This development list includes the G20’s adoption of the OECD AI principles to assist governments and organisations worldwide in approaching AI in more sustainable and human-centric ways. Similarly, other technological advancements must come with regulations for compliance from users, p ..read more

The law is changing. And so are the lawyers. In a world where disruption is the norm, where industries are upended overnight, the role of the lawyer is evolving. Fast. It’s no longer enough to know the law. Today’s lawyers need to speak the language of business. They need to be strategic advisors, problem solvers, and change agents. Are you ready? The Evolving Role of In-House Counsel From Legal Advisor to Strategic Business Partner The days of lawyers sitting in ivory towers, dispensing legal advice from on high, are over. In-house counsel are now expected to be an integral part of the busine ..read more

By Abigail Wonga. Reading time: four minutes Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13-19 May), The Student Lawyer’s D&I team have written a series of articles to educate and raise awareness about mental health. “The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.” C. JoyBell The aim of this article is to offer self-care strategies tailored for law students, although these strategies are applicable to individuals at various stages, both students and non-students alike. In the legal sector, there has been an uprising of concerns regar ..read more

  Article written by Laetitia Ponde Nkot   The Law Society has recently declared the implementation of a draft Conveyancing Protocol, set to be enforced in August, to facilitate the transition of residential and commercial lawyers towards a modernised digital contract exchange process in the 21st century.    An explanation of The Law Society Conveyancing Protocol The Law Society’s Conveyancing Protocol issued a structured framework for solicitors to follow when handling the sale or purchase of a property. This protocol is specifically tailored for residential freehold and l ..read more

Article by Salma Khalif. Reading time: 10 minutes Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13-19 May), The Student Lawyer’s D&I team have written a series of articles to educate and raise awareness about mental health. This article will examine barriers to accessing mental health care, disparities in access among different populations, and potential solutions for improving access and equity.  Background In today’s world, the significance of mental health and well-being is key. However, despite growing awareness, access to mental health services remains a challenge for individuals i ..read more

Reading time: five minutes Knowing how to master your inbox could decide how well you perform during your training contract. Achieving an inbox zero sounds too good to be true, especially for trainee solicitors. Dealing with constant email bombardment is an essential skill for trainee solicitors. For example, the day before closing a leveraged finance transaction in your debt finance seat, you could be bombarded with emails from associates, partners, other trainees and paralegals. It is crucial to prioritise which email is the most urgent and respond accordingly. Read this article to ..read more

By Jasmeen Kaur.  Reading time: four minutes  Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13-19 May), The Student Lawyer’s D&I team have written a series of articles to educate and raise awareness about mental health. Mental health is frequently disregarded in the field of law in lieu of the unwavering search for success. However, in recent years and in the wake of organisations like LawCare, the legal sector has began to prioritise mental health. This article addresses resources for employees experiencing mental health issues, employer obligations, and how to foster a supportive ..read more

By Freya Fredriksson. Reading time: four minutes. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 (13-19 May), The Student Lawyer’s D&I team have written a series of articles to educate and raise awareness about mental health. What is resilience? Resilience is regarded as the ability to bounce back following adversity (Lazarus, 1993). This is an important skill for everyone, but more so for those from minority backgrounds. It is not merely the ability to endure hardships but rather to be able to embrace growth and adaptation. Resilient people can effectiv ..read more

Carousel Fraud: An Aspiring Lawyer’s Guide to Tax A series introducing law students to the real world of tax. A study by the EU Parliament in October 2018 named carousel fraud as the most harmful form of cross-border VAT fraud, estimating annual losses at around €50 billion. Before delving into how the fraud functions, it is essential to understand the tax on goods and services, and also the difference between cakes and biscuits. Tax, but the government pays you Value Added Tax (VAT) is a crucial source of government revenue in over 160 countries worldwide. As a consumption tax, VAT is levied ..read more