A training contract isn’t the only way to use your law degree! Many students become paralegals to use and develop their legal knowledge. This can be a stepping stone onto a training contract, an opportunity to see whether law is
Kim Rust
A recent gradate of the University of Sheffield, having studied Law (with French Law) LLB for four years, including a year abroad in Aix-en-Provence. Kim Rust is currently studying as a fast-track LPC at the University of Law, Moorgate and is due to start work as a trainee solicitor for Linklaters LLP in March 2020.
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Why paralegal?
A training contract isn’t the only way to use your law degree! Many students become paralegals to use and develop their legal knowledge. This can be a stepping stone onto a training contract, an opportunity to see whether law is…
FinTech #2: Fad or Future?
Avoiding FinTech in corporate practice is becoming more and more difficult. FinTech start-ups litter the market, gladiators battling in high-stakes, high-risk environments where only a few will survive to become fully-fledged unicorns. Developed unicorns have begun to launch IPOs, we…
FinTech #2: Fad or Future?
Avoiding FinTech in corporate practice is becoming more and more difficult. FinTech start-ups litter the market, gladiators battling in high-stakes, high-risk environments where only a few will survive to become fully-fledged unicorns. Developed unicorns have begun to launch IPOs, we…
A Baptism of Fire: The LPC
I’m sorry if I’ve developed an uncharacteristically long delay in responding to your messages. I’m sorry if I’m stressed and grumpy and tired at the moment. I’m sorry if I’m not free for coffee or weekend catch-ups or dinner. I’m…
A Baptism of Fire: The LPC
I’m sorry if I’ve developed an uncharacteristically long delay in responding to your messages. I’m sorry if I’m stressed and grumpy and tired at the moment. I’m sorry if I’m not free for coffee or weekend catch-ups or dinner. I’m…
FinTech Knowhow #1
Last week saw significant steps taken by the FCA, who have established a firmer stance on the regulation of cryptoassets in UK markets. In late July, the SEC approved a regulated token offering for the first time. These are two…
FinTech Knowhow #1
Last week saw significant steps taken by the FCA, who have established a firmer stance on the regulation of cryptoassets in UK markets. In late July, the SEC approved a regulated token offering for the first time. These are two…
Prologue: Getting to London
Before the true corporate commentary begins, I feel I should introduce myself and catch you up on my life so far, since I’ll be the narrator for most of the publications on this site. At least, you should probably be…
Corporate In-House Insight
A big thank you to Alan Chan, General Counsel and Company Secretary, for taking the time to share some of his experiences and advice. Alan studied law at the University of Manchester and has gone on to train and work…