Mishcon de Reya LLP has partnered with legal education provider BARBRI Global to refugee lawyers for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and help them requalify as solicitors in England and Wales.

With university fast approaching, students may be anxious about what's to come and how to succeed in their law degree, particularly those who've never studied law before. However, freshers should be assured that the majority of law students are in the same boat and you don't need to have extensive summer reading or law A level before starting.

A report by the Law Society has argued that law firms are improving on diversity matters, though further progress is still required.

On 7 February 2019 the Ministry of Justice released its long-awaited review of the controversial Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, which promises an extra £6.5 million to counteract the cuts and admits some of LASPO’s failures.

The Ministry of Defence’s plan to extend the concept of ‘combat immunity’ will lead to soldiers being unable to access justice and cover-ups, the Law Society has warned. 

Does the recently enacted Modern Slavery Act go far enough in assisting migrant domestic workers in Britain?

Law itself is a broad and extensive subject, which it can be hard to fit even into a three-year degree at university. However, coming towards the end of my first term of third year, I’ve set out the three modules I’ve completed that have personally taught me the most about law.

Ministry of Justice findings have revealed that court backlogs reached a record high of 74,651 cases at the end of 2024, with an 11% increase in backlogs between December 2023 and 2024 alone.

To reduce the impact of the barrister strikes, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab plans to challenge barristers’ complete ownership over crown court trials.

The government has proposed a further increase in court fees following a hike in March, but the Law Society has said the move amounts to a further curtailing of access to justice for members of the public and small businesses.

Clíodhna Kelleher shares her experiences of working as a competition lawyer at Monckton Chambers, from the freedom it affords to the camaraderie of chambers. Plus, she details her range of work experience before qualifying as a barrister, including being a debate coach, a university tutor, a paralegal and even working for a non-governmental organisation. 

What are the legal issues associated with monetising social media?

As Mother’s Day approaches, I thought it‘d be a good time to reflect on my own experiences of juggling motherhood and a career as a solicitor.

A monthly pop-up pro bono family law clinic was launched at 1 Mitre Court Buildings (1MCB) last week.

Mooting is one of the best things you can do to get a sense of what it's like to be a legal advocate, giving you the opportunity to get up on your feet and argue your case. It is also an impressive addition to any CV, whether you’re pursuing a career as a barrister or solicitor.