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This week started with Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out the roadmap to begin easing lockdown in the UK, with all restrictions due to be lifted by 21 June. But what else happened this week that you, as an aspiring lawyer, should know about? Read the round-up below for insight into some of the week’s news.

The government plans to build 14 new Nightingale courts to tackle outstanding court cases caused by the pandemic, according to a statement from Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland.

The College of Legal Practice has announced the cost of its Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation courses, which are designed to be more affordable, flexible and accessible than the old route to qualification.   

More than 90% of UK law firms that responded to a survey by accountancy network MHA said they had made a profit since March 2020.

Right now, everyone is getting ready for the new academic year. Incoming students are wondering what their new university and classmates will be like. Returning students may be wondering whether the no detriment policy carries through to the new academic year, because, well, the pandemic is still ongoing. I want to share some tips on navigating the hybrid university life!

It’s safe to say that most of us don’t enjoy interviews. Whether it’s the thought of talking about yourself, getting asked a question you don’t know the answer to or tripping over on your way into the room – or more recently, your wifi cutting out – interviews are daunting. Here are LawCareers.Net’s five top tips to help you to effectively prepare for and ace any virtual interviews and assessment centres that you are invited to in future.