Many law firms, such as Simmons & Simmons, Baker McKenzie, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP  and Clifford Chance, are incorporating reverse mentoring into their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and retention strategies.

A panel of 18 firms and chambers has been set up to provide free legal advice to athletes, coaches, team officials, national Olympic committees, national Paralympic committees and international federations at the 2012 Olympics.

A number of firms' work placement schemes have been shortlisted for the annual National Council for Work Experience Awards.

The outstanding pro bono and volunteering achievements of individual lawyers, law firms, charities and advice clinics were celebrated last week at the LawWorks Annual Pro Bono Awards.

The vital contributions of paralegals are finally to be celebrated with the first National Paralegal Day, it has been announced.

The Law Society of England and Wales has confirmed that a regional solicitor admission ceremony will take place in Leeds on Monday 11 September 2023. 

The first woman to practise as a barrister will be commemorated with a blue plaque this year. Helena Normanton KC (1882-1957) was the first woman to join an Inn, practice at the Bar, appear in the High Court, appear in the Old Bailey, and was one of the two first women King’s Counsel in England and Wales.

Is the realistic aspiration to own your own home becoming a thing of the past?

What is the commercial role of a bill of lading?

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a former College of Law student must pay the educator's £10,500 costs incurred in defending a disability discrimination claim.

IMD Solicitors, a Manchester-based law firm, introduced a four-day work week six months ago and has reported positive impacts as a result of the change, including an increase in turnover and improved wellbeing.

What is the UK government's policy on fracking and what are the key challenges facing the shale gas industry?

Does the credit crunch mean the end of City bonuses?

How does the UK insolvency regime work?

As teachers across the country prepare to welcome back students into the classroom for the first time since March, there are a number of other important updates for you to catch up on in this week’s commercial news round-up.

With training contract application deadlines looming over the next two months, it’s crucial that you stay up to date with the latest developments affecting the business and legal worlds.

What opportunities and threats does rising environmental awareness among consumers present for companies?

The Future Legal Mind Award 2020 has been launched by National Accident Helpline.

How will clean energy power the UK’s future?