In March, magic circle firm Clifford Chance increased its maintenance grant for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) by 25% to £12,500 to match the funding being offered to its Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) trainees. 

Is current inheritance tax legislation fit for purpose? And can we expect to see change?

In recent years the four Inns of Court have dished out millions of pounds in awards.

Are the number of insolvencies in the charity sector increasing and, if so, what is causing them and what can be done about it?

Insurance (and reinsurance – the insurance of insurers) is an integral part of commercial activity throughout the world.

I understood the gist of IP law – working with creatives and businesses to protect their ideas from copyright infringement – but had never fully explored it. From that uncertainty and curiosity, this article was born: so if, like me, you're curious about IP law, read on!

International arbitration offers fantastic opportunities for lawyers, including the chance to advocate for clients.

Herbert Smith Freehills has announced a new internship programme offering graduates with autism a chance to work at the firm for eight weeks.

These are mainly located in the City of London. 

Irwin Mitchell LLP has revealed that a total of 48 out of its 53 final-seat trainees will be continuing at the law firm as newly qualified (NQ) solicitors in its offices across the country. This marked a retention rate of 91% for the firm’s latest cohort.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know if it’s for you?

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

Becoming a solicitor in the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers. But how do you know whether it’s right for you?

What caused the world's financial system to enter the greatest crisis for at least a century?

When my place for LawCareersNetLIVE London 2025 was confirmed, I expected useful conversations and a better sense of different law firms. I didn’t expect the day to shape how I approached future applications and assessment centres – or that it’d help me secure a training contract with one of the sponsor firms – but that’s exactly what happened.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conference provided the perfect opportunity to combine networking with practical insights into different areas of law, which is essential for my career development.