Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)

Pupillage Fairs: Why They’re Actually Worth Your Saturday (and How to Ace Them)Hayley Dove
Published on: 26/02/2026

Stop skipping pupillage fairs! Learn how to network without being weird, why the 'vibe check' matters more than the brochures, and get the lowdown on the Northern Pupillage Fair.

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Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right Now

Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right Now

Inflation Hits 3%: 3 Reasons Aspiring Lawyers Should Be Watching the Bank of England Right NowHayley Dove
Published on: 25/02/2026

UK inflation hit 3%- here’s why aspiring solicitors and barristers should care. Learn how interest rates drive M&A, litigation, and legal hiring in our latest commercial awareness deep dive.

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A Day in the Life of Speed Mooting

A Day in the Life of Speed Mooting

A Day in the Life of Speed MootingHayley Dove
Published on: 17/02/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at a day running Speed Mooting, from new glasses and breakfast in Allerton to recording Episodes 99–101 (yes, prosecco for 100), a LegalEx meeting, emails, Pancake Tuesday, and Advocacy Club debates.

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The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme Court

The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme Court

The Milk Wars: Why Oatly Just Lost Big in the Supreme CourtHayley Dove
Published on: 16/02/2026

Oatly just lost big in the Supreme Court! 🥛 The 'Milk Wars' ruling is a must-read for law students—covering trademarks, post-Brexit law, and why clever marketing can’t outsmart the law. Get the full commercial awareness breakdown here!

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'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)

'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)

'Oops, I Missed the Deadline': A Guide to Relief from Sanctions (and the Denton Test)Hayley Dove
Published on: 12/02/2026

Become a master of civil advocacy with our guide to Relief from Sanctions. Learn how to argue the Denton test like a pro and fix procedural slips.

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Our visit to LegalEx Manchester: conversations, connections, and lessons learned

Our visit to LegalEx Manchester: conversations, connections, and lessons learned

Our visit to LegalEx Manchester: conversations, connections, and lessons learnedHayley Dove
Published on: 09/02/2026

A recap of our visit to LegalEx Manchester, including conversations with legal tech organisations, insights from talks on AI and legal transformation, and practical tips for making the most of careers fairs and trade shows.

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