Kick off the new term with the return of LCN Weekly

 

As winter vacation scheme deadlines draw closer, LawCareers.Net is back with a newsletter packed with useful advice on getting ready for the new academic year and applying for vac schemes. Plus, find out what recruiters want (and don’t want!) from White & Case LLP’s Meet the Recruiter profile and test your commercial awareness with this week’s Commercial Question on who pays when AI gets it wrong. Register for this week's dispute resolution masterclass

Meet the Lawyer Eklavya Sharma – K&L Gates LLP “The most rewarding aspects of life as a lawyer are helping your client realise their various corporate ambitions.” READ NOW Commercial Question Who pays when AI gets it wrong? How is the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce's new statement on liability for AI harms seeking to address the question of who pays when AI gets it wrong? Sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP READ NOW Solicitors' practice areas Shipping & trade – Watson Farley & Williams LLP Katie Shiels "I love that I work with real physical assets that are crucial to the global economy. This means there’s a tangible connection to the real world and I find that very rewarding.” READ NOW Meet the Recruiter Anna Gould – White & Case LLP “Taking part in a vacation scheme is the best possible way to experience what our lawyers do. You’ll explore the variety of practice areas we offer as a full-service firm.” READ NOW Vacation Scheme Insiders Walker Morris LLP Sasha Edwards “Experiencing Walker Morris in person highlighted just how deeply embedded collaboration is in the firm’s day-to-day work. While this is often referenced in firm materials, seeing it in practice made it far more evident.” READ NOW Firm Spotlight Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors A major Sussex firm with 142 staff servicing private and commercial clients with specialist corporate, employment, property, probate and litigation departments. FIND OUT MORE Meet the Barrister Coram Chambers Cason Yong "Finding an inclusive environment was crucial. Coram’s commitment to diversity was a huge factor in my decision. At Coram, my race, sexuality and nationality have never been seen as barriers; I’ve always felt valued for who I am." READ NOW   Masterclass | Preparing for a legal career in the age of AI - with The University of Law | LawCareers.Net LCN Says Winter vacation schemes deadlines: get your applications in now Dimitar Dimitrov Interested in a career as a solicitor? It’s time to start thinking about winter vacation schemes. READ NOW Features Get ready for the 2026/27 academic year A new academic year is beginning and with it a new round of work experience, training contract and pupillage opportunities. LCN has lots of tips on how to work your way into a legal career, including information on self-analysis, research, virtual law fairs and where to access support. READ NOW The Oracle When should I apply for a vacation scheme? I’m a first-year student – what’s a vacation scheme and when should I apply? READ NOW LCN Podcast Practice Area Profile: shipping and trade – with Watson Farley & Williams LLP In this Practice Area Profile episode, Watson Farley & Williams LLP associate Katie Shiels describes her journey into ship finance law and her career highlights. LISTEN NOW Latest news SRA issues warning on use of AI in legal practice Your commercial news round-up: London robotaxis, Shein, money laundering data, LEGO More news Upcoming events Online / Thursday 3 September 2026 Mastering the art of dispute resolution | LawCareers.Net masterclass | Register now! Online / Tuesday 8 September 2026 AI in law with Baker McKenzie: building the skills of the future lawyer | LawCareers.Net masterclass | Register now! Online / Thursday 10 September 2026 Starting out in law: your essential guide | LawCareers.Net | Register now! More events