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Not every legal dispute arises from breach of contract; some arise because a two-meter-tall alien takes over a human’s body to carry out...

For many of us at the University of Manchester, whether studying law or not, becoming a solicitor or a barrister is the dream. While...

At some stage in your degree, you will hear about mini-pupillages and vacation schemes. These placements are designed to give students a...

Studying law at Manchester is not just about lectures and textbooks. Law is about people, and pro bono work is where students get to see...

Whether you are about to start your law degree or you are in your final year, you have probably heard people mention mooting. For many...

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Beginning law school is exciting, but the very...

The familiar sight of Sky Sports News’ yellow ticket on deadline day fully embodies modern football drama, with agents frantically making...

On the 3rd of April 2025 the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act or Martyn’s Law for short came into force in the UK. Why Martyn’s...

It was past midnight, the deadline looming, when Sarah Smith ( not her real name ) thought she had struck legal gold. ChatGPT had just...

In early 2024, explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral, with one post on X (formerly Twitter) receiving more than 47...

In today’s legal landscape, your digital presence is as crucial as your CV. LinkedIn is not merely a networking tool, but a platform for...

The Online Safety Act (OSA) was introduced on 25 th of July 2025. Its main aim is to protect children from harmful online content by...

We’ve all heard the horror stories: disappearing deposits, mysterious charges, sneaky landlords, dodgy repairs, or that one housemate who...

What is a law? What confers authority upon them? Can a law that permits capital punishment for littering exist? More importantly, what...

In part one, we explored several careers for those passionate about law and its study. In this part, we explore careers that are more...

When the Lionesses roared to victory in the Women’s Euros Final, millions of fans celebrated late into the night, but only because the...

What do I do with a law degree? Not all law students aspire to become lawyers. If you're passionate about the law but not a lawyer’s...

While many law students qualify as solicitors or barristers, these are by no means the only professional options available. A law degree...

One of the first career questions law students encounter is whether to become a solicitor or a barrister. It is not a decision that must...

The M&S strawberries and cream sandwich has been all over social media, with shoppers desperate to get their hands on the...