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04 Apr

The Importance of Mentoring

“Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson   Why is having a mentor so important as you begin your legal career? When it comes to starting your career, having a guide as you venture into the ‘real world’ gives you that extra confidence; knowing...

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17 Jan

Lex or Law?

A step back in time helps us to understand our experience of law. Lex (Latin) for ‘law’  Law (Viking, Icelandic) for ‘lex’   The rule of ‘law’ is the glue which holds our society together. But where did the word ‘law’ come from? There is some deep history nested in the distinction between ‘lex’ and ‘law’. Law...

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22 Dec

Summer Book & Series Recommendations

The summer holidays offer the perfect opportunity to sit back and enjoy a good book or television series. Whether it’s a page-turning true story, a life-changing self-help book, or a heart-warming novel, now’s the time to enjoy. We’ve collected some of Leo Cussen’s staff picks for what to read and watch this summer:   The...

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