The Bar Council will respond to claims that many barristers’ sets’ policies for dealing with sexual harassment are not fit for purpose by producing new guidelines to which chambers must adapt.

Summer is arguably the best time during the year not only for law students, but for students in general. It is like the offseason for athletes with considerable physical and mental preparation being completed, as the saying goes: “champions are made in the offseason”.

International firm Clifford Chance has announced the winners of its third annual 'intelligent aid' competition, prizes for which crucially include vac scheme places with the firm.

How is such a historical, esoteric point of law impacting on homeowners and on the delivery of housing developments?

Chancery work is split into two areas: traditional and commercial.

Is lease regearing win-win for landlords and tenants?

How can I make my career as a corporate lawyer more recession-proof?

Lawyers advising the charitable, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sector cover a vast area of legal ground.

With London’s free legal advice centres closing at the rate of one a month towards the end of 2011, the London Legal Support Trust is planning to hold several events in 2012 to raise funds to prevent further closures throughout the year.

Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham merged on 1 November, with the new firm now called Charles Russell Speechlys.

The partnerships of Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham have voted to merge their two firms.

Ayman Shehata is proof that not all successful careers as a solicitor are linear. He explains how he secured his training contract after university, the exciting work he does in corporate law and what makes Charles Russell Speechlys LLP stand out.  

The new edition of The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook was published this week and copies are winging their way to university campuses nationwide as we write.

Since my attendance, I’m thrilled to have accepted a training contract with Brabners, commencing in 2026. I truly believe that attending LawCareersNetLIVE was one of the contributing factors to my achievement.

CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) is one of the three main professional bodies covering the legal profession in England and Wales. The 18,000-strong membership is made up of CILEX lawyers, paralegals and other legal professionals.

Chartered legal executives will be able to set up their own firms in 2015 after legislation passed successfully through the House of Lords.

Where’s the UK real estate market heading in 2025?

I’m finding it difficult to identify which practice area I’d enjoy most – do you have any tips on choosing a practice area before qualifying as a solicitor?

Do I have to study A-level law to become a lawyer?

As a family law paralegal, you will be one of the first points of face-to face-contact with the firm for clients seeking help and advice regarding family law issues.