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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 […]
24Nov

Why take part in the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023?

Applying for vacation schemes, paralegal roles, training contracts, pupillages, or other types of legal work experience, is demanding. Hear Chiara Iorizzo, one of our competition judges, talk about why entering the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition can help you with your career aspirations and give your applications a boost. Watch Chiara’s film here. Our competition […]
21Nov

ILBF Law Undergraduate Essay Competition 2022-2023 LAUNCH DAY!

We are delighted that The Rt. Hon. Lord Burnett of Maldon, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, is launching the ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition 2022-2023 today. The ILBF’s law undergraduate essay competition is a fantastic opportunity to win a great prize and to engage with a subject that will be relevant to future […]
14Nov

ILBF essay competition launch coming soon!

COP27 is well underway. Experts and politicians from across the world have gathered in Egypt to thrash out where we go next to tackle the climate emergency. It is a daunting task, not least for lawyers who have an important role to play in how the world deals with the challenge of climate change.   […]
10Nov

Welcome to our new trustees

The ILBF is delighted to welcome Sophia Dirir and Dr Tawanda Hondora to the ILBF’s Board of Trustees. Sophiator. Sophia Dirir is General Counsel/Head of Legal Services at a leading UK children’s charity. She brings a wealth of strategic and regulatory knowledge of the charity sector. “I am delighted to be joining the Board of […]