Cutting Legal Costs... at the Cost of Justice?
Access to justice is a fundamental principle of the English legal system. As Lord Hewart CJ declared in R v Sussex Justices, ex p...
The EU: What is it and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
The European Union, more commonly known as the EU, is a political-economical body of 28 member states primarily situated in the continent...
Part Payment as Good Consideration
From Pinnel’s Case (1606) to Collier v P & M J Wright (2007), the issue of whether part payment of a debt should amount to good...
First Stop on the Road to Basic Workers' Rights: The Employment Status of Uber Drivers
In a landmark ruling, the London Central Employment Tribunal has found that a group of Uber drivers are to be deemed workers, rather than...
Is the UK failing on many human rights measures?
Human rights belong to every single person no matter their race, religion or political views. Generally, the UK is seen as a world leader...
Tips on Securing Legal Work Experience
Legal work experience is vital to obtain before applying for any vacation schemes and mini-pupillages, it answers the age-old question of...
Co-ownership and Cohabitation: the legal implications of relationship breakdown
The current law which applies on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitees in England and Wales has been the reason for much...
Top Tips for Application Success
If you are reading this then you have probably started applying, or have started thinking of applying, for some sort of legal position....
The ‘9/11’ bill: Controversy and Consequences
Last month marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks which shocked the world and every year the magnitude of...
4 Tips for Law Fairs
Attending law fairs is the perfect opportunity both to assess how well suited you are to the firms you are interested in and make...
