The New Era of Submissions Management
This Wednesday’s live session featured Jorn Vermeulen (CEO, KLERQ) and Alex Holtum (Product Ambassador, KLERQ). Holtum opened by outlining his career spanning private practice at Freshfields, Reed Smith, and DLA Piper, followed by an MBA and the founding of International Law Firm Solutions (ILFS). Across two decades advising independent firms, he identified a persistent operational […]
New Skillsets & Mindsets for AI Lawyers of the Future
Today’s session featured Brian Tang, Founder of LITE Lab at the University of Hong Kong. Tang’s career spans big law, investment banking, and legal tech entrepreneurship before moving into academia to focus on the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. The Changing Landscape of Legal Practice Tang opened by addressing the scale and pace of […]
The EU AI Act – Ethics at the Core?
Yesterdays session opened with Yuliia Habriiel, CEO of eyreACT, a compliance automation platform working closely with EU institutions, and Sid Ali Boutellis, who moderated the discussion with a focus on practical implementation. Habriiel immediately reframed “ethics” away from abstract philosophy towards something far more tangible: enforceable obligations, standards, and liability exposure under the EU AI […]
AI & the Future of Law: What Students Should Be Learning Now
This session explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education, early careers, and the skills required to succeed in the profession. The discussion featured George Hannah, a solicitor apprentice at a City law firm, who provided a first-hand perspective on entering law through a non-traditional route and developing alongside rapidly evolving technology. A New Route […]
Why Lawyers Need to Understand Business
The session, moderated by Andrej Savin, Professor of Information Technology Law at Copenhagen Business School, explored the growing need for lawyers to develop a strong understanding of business. The discussion reframed the core question: not only why lawyers must understand business, but equally why businesses must embed legal thinking into their operations from the outset. […]
Private Practice vs In-House: Choosing the Right Legal Career Path
This session explored the evolving legal career landscape through the lens of private practice versus in-house roles, with a particular focus on early-career decision-making, skill development, and long-term adaptability. The discussion was led by Moderator Ciara O’Buachalla, alongside contributions from participants across jurisdictions. Speaker Background Ciara O’Buachalla began her legal career in private practice, training […]
Beyond Big Law: Exploring Different Legal Career Paths
Last Thursday’s session with Vadym Kuzmenko, Legal Engineer at Legora, formed part of Legal Career Week 2026, where we explored how legal careers are evolving beyond the traditional associate-to-partner pathway. Drawing on experience across legal tech startups, Big Law innovation roles, and vendor-side legal engineering, Kuzmenko shared practical insights on how legal professionals can reposition […]
Breaking Into Law: Early Careers at Kingsley Napley
As part of Legal Career Week, Nicole Alexander, Early Talent Advisor at Kingsley Napley (KN), led a practical discussion on early careers in law. Alexander provided a clear view of the firm’s recruitment process, candidate expectations, and what differentiates successful applicants in an increasingly competitive landscape. Speaker IntroductionNicole Alexander is the Early Talent Advisor at […]
Does a Master’s Degree Improve Your Career Prospects?
As part of Platforum9’s Legal Career Week, this session explored whether a master’s degree truly enhances career prospects in law, focusing on its strategic value in an increasingly global profession. Rohit Bhatachaarya, a qualified lawyer from India, shared his journey from early legal roles to pursuing an LLM in International Economic Law at Warwick, highlighting […]
SQE Smart: Preparing for the SQE and Legal Interviews
Legal Career Week 2026 brought together leading voices from across the profession, including Robert Dudley, Head of Employability and Engagement at Barbri, for a focused session on the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Drawing on over two decades of experience in legal education and training, Dudley shared practical, experience-led insights into the SQE’s structure, its challenges, […]