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Track and trace system, vaccines, Taylor Rose, EasyJet, Ovo Energy, Aldi: your commercial news round-up
As aspiring lawyers it’s important that you keep up to date with the news and trends from the legal and business world and understand what they mean for law firms and companies. Use this week’s commercial news round-up as a tool to get you started and take a look at LCN’s guide to commercial awareness for useful advice to help you develop your skills. 
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Kaplan announced as solicitor apprenticeship assessor
Leading education and assessment provider Kaplan has been approved by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to be the End Point Assessment organisation for solicitor apprenticeships. A rigorous application process took place to review Kaplan’s experience, expertise and capacity to perform the role prior to its approval.
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Global law firm DWF has published its annual UK gender pay gap report, including information on the impact of the firm’s initial public offering on its gender pay and bonus gaps.
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Michael Harris discusses life at fast-paced, transaction-focused US giant Ropes & Gray and the benefits of being given responsibility throughout his training contract. 
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