The Law Society of England and Wales provided its updated guidance on social media use, outlining the risks of the rise of AI-generated content, and the ethical considerations for solicitors posting and interacting online.

The delegate fees from this year’s LawCareersNetLIVE conferences will be donated to two legal charities.

Today, the Bank of England announced that it’s raising interest rates to 1.75% – the biggest hike in 27 years – in an effort to curb the inflation driven by the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus, read snapshot summaries of some of the week’s standout news stories in this week’s round-up.

The 2015 Bar National Mock Trial Competition saw over 2,000 students from state schools compete in a series of mock trials.

The College of Legal Practice (the College) has been accepted onto the national Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register, meaning organisations can now use the College to train their graduate solicitor apprentices. 

Mills & Reeve has been named as one of 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For in The Sunday Times’ annual analysis of workplace engagement and satisfaction in the United Kingdom.

Pannone, Freeth Cartwright and Cripps Harries Hall have dropped out of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for list, leaving only five law firms featured in the rankings.

How has covid-19 affected the fintech industry?

How do unfair prejudice claims impact D&O coverage?

Partners from magic circle law firm Allen & Overy LLP and New York-based Shearman & Sterling LLP are due to take a vote on their proposed merger that’s worth £2.7 billion.

Commercial awareness is a vital skill for all lawyers. For candidates applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, becoming commercially aware involves building an understanding of how law firms and their clients work as businesses, and how the wider world impacts them. This guide rounds up a range of commercial stories and talking points from 2022.

Hear about our legal assistant programme from trainee Ghaydaa.

Gain an insight into life as a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. From managing your own cases to contributing to multi-million pound claims, the level of responsibility you take on helps shape your career.

Trainees at Lewis Silkin recently organised a sponsored 30-hour, non-stop "spinathon", which took place in the firm's reception on 22 and 23 November.

Financial sanctions: what are they and what has been imposed on Russia?

Leading diversity and inclusion organisation Aspiring Solicitors has launched a charity to provide financial relief to aspiring lawyers in England and Wales.

How will UK fund managers market their funds in the European Union following Brexit?

Family and divorce is very much a people-focused area of law.