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09Feb

Panel event recording: lawyers and the climate emergency

What role do lawyers have in the climate emergency? This was the topic of discussion at our recent online panel event, hosted by LexisNexis in January.  The event was in support of our law undergraduate essay competition and brought together a panel of lawyers from across the profession who are addressing the climate crisis in […]
16Jan

Lawyers and the climate emergency: what does it mean for practice?

How can lawyers help tackle the climate emergency? Where should law students interested to take part in the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition go to for inspiration to answer the question ‘what difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency’? LexisNexis has a team of PSLs dedicated to analysing the latest legal developments in […]
10Jan

Lawyers and the climate emergency: free online panel event

How will you answer our law undergraduate essay competition question: what difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency? Join our free online panel event, hosted by LexisNexis, on 25th January at 5pm to hear from lawyers already engaged with the climate emergency. Their insights will inspire and inform your response to the question. […]
20Dec

How to make the best use of 1,000 words

With the festive season upon us and a break from lectures, what better time to put pen to paper to enter the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition. But how best to use 1,000 words to convey answers to our question: What difference can lawyers make in tackling the climate emergency? Hear from Sarah Trotter, Assistant […]
08Dec

Why take part in the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition: hear from our first winner

The ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023 is a great opportunity for all law students in the UK. Hear from Jude D’Alesio, our first ever winner, about why taking part was a valuable experience. Watch Jude’s film here. Our competition sponsor, Latham & Watkins, is hosting an online Q&A session for law undergraduates, who are […]
01Dec

Looking for inspiration for the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition? But where?

The climate emergency and the role of lawyers is this year’s topic of the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition. But where to look for inspiration? James Yang, one of this year’s competition judges, provides some top tips on where to find insights and inspiration to kick start the creative and analytical flow. There are many […]