Collection of short training videos by Middle Temple Library, a barristers’ library in London, UK. The videos give tips for searching particular law databases, guidance on aspects of legal research and introductions to popular topics such as artificial intelligence. The material is primary designed for members of the library, but others will also benefit.
The University of Law blog is aimed at law students and anyone interested in legal education or pursuing a career in law. Recent posts provide information on studying at the University of Law with city guides to places where the University has campuses. Other posts look at different types of law firms, finding legal internships, legal research skills and training contracts. There are also posts focusing on specific legal topics eg. public law, entertainment law and sports law.
The University of Law podcast is aimed at law students and anyone considering a career in law. The podcast has interviews and discussions with lecturers, students, alumni and special guests covering a range of topics. Recent series have focused on becoming a barrister, becoming a solicitor, student life and conversations with alumni on progress in their career and advice they would give to current students.
Research & Legal Analysis is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest legal developments with contributors specialising in arbitration, legal technology and family law. Recent articles look at arbitration statistics, the Cyber 2024 conference and the work of the Online Procedure Rule Committee. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.
Future of Law is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at legal professionals and covers the latest industry developments, key market trends, recent technology changes and the business of law. Recent articles look at pioneering law firms, the role of freelance lawyers and AI for UK lawyers. Posts date back to 2012 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.
In-house is one of the blogs hosted by LexisNexis. It is aimed at in house lawyers covering the latest trends and best practice for in house legal teams. Recent articles look at using AI in legal settings, sustainability in legal teams and legal apprenticeships. Posts date back to 2013 and can be searched by keyword or browsed by tags.
Information and links for those representing themselves in court in the UK, compiled in March 2024 by law librarian Sally Mclaren. Covers legal textbooks, cases and legislation, the courts, fees and funding, library facilities (in London), advice centres, online courses and other topics.
The Hearing is a free legal podcast produced by Thomson Reuters featuring discussions with lawyers, legal experts and others connected with the law. Recent guests have included Bryan Garner, Editor-in-Chief of Blacks Law Dictionary, Shaun Wallace, Barrister and television personality and Aika Stephenson, solicitor and founder of Just For Kids Law, a charity that represents and advocates for children in contact with the criminal justice system. This page provides links to The Hearing (and other Thomson Reuters podcasts) on various services.
The Law Pod UK podcast is produced by barristers of One Crown Office Row and focuses on all aspects of UK civil and public law. The hosts, Rosalind English, Emma-Louise Fenelon, Jim Duffy and Lucy McCann, discuss a different topic in each episode with legal experts and professionals. Recent episodes have covered developments in clinical negligence, the Coroner’s Court in 2024, racial justice at inquests and gender at the Bar. Information accompanying the podcast is published on the UK Human Rights Blog which also provides links to services where the podcast is available.
The Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research (ICPR) is a research organisation based at Birkbeck, University of London. ICPR focuses on justice issues including policing and the policed, courts and the judicial process and prisons and the use of imprisonment. There is information about current and completed research projects with links to publications. These cover: youth justice, communities, crime and victims of crime, rehabilitation, drugs alcohol and criminal justice and race, ethnicity and gender.
