One-fifth of barristers want to leave the profession, while 24% are taking on non-legal work to support themselves financially, according to research from the Bar Council.

Irwin Mitchell's partnership with The College of Law and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has won the education and training initiative of the year prize at this year's British Legal Awards.

In a week that marked International Women’s Day, the staggering lack of equality for women in terms of pay and positions of seniority was widely reported. Clearly on board for change were the senior law firm leaders that called for 40% female leadership within the next three years.

A specialist aviation barrister will be used in disputes relating to everything from aircraft leasing and insurance to disasters, hijackings and theft.

The number of domestic violence victims having to represent themselves against their abusers in court without a lawyer has more than doubled since 2012.

UK general election, proposed acquisitions, Taylor Swift ticket scams and Microsoft’s new AI feature are on our radar this week. Read on for a summary of these stories and use the PESTLE technique to delve further into the impacts of each one. 

The pupil barristers’ minimum salary will increase from September 2019, with some pupils set for a 50% pay rise when the regulation comes into effect.

The government is using the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – which modernises EU data protection law – as cover for its attempts to remove key rights from people subject to UK immigration procedures, a Labour MEP has alleged.

This session is designed for aspiring lawyers eager to understand the evolving landscape of the legal profession and to equip you with the knowledge to navigate and thrive in this dynamic field. You’ll learn about future trends and what new technologies are expected to revolutionise legal services, as well as the skills and knowledge that are essential for law students as they prepare to enter the legal workforce at a time of innovation.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how stories are told, how they can be told well and how you can use this to your advantage in a job interview.

This week, we take a look at the damage that’s been caused so far by Hurricane Milton in the US, provide an update on the Wagatha Christie case, outline the latest allegations against Google and how UK pharmaceutical company GSK is settling thousands of claims that its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer.

Sandwiches are currently the talk of the country amid tax debates over the new viral M&S product, while house prices experience their most significant drop in two years. Meanwhile, major law firm Shoosmiths transfers serious injury practice and TSB has been bought by Santander.

This firm is an excellent trainer. The structure of appraisals is clear, and feedback is genuinely useful. Everyone is approachable with questions and the partners take a keen interest in trainees. The success of the training programme is reflected in last year's 100% retention rate.

What lessons can lawyers learn from recent controversy over bank charges?