In this video I reflect on the past three years of my journey to becoming a barrister and what I have learned and experienced since I made my first video for LawCareers.Net in August 2017.

The requirement that prospective solicitors gain two years’ practising experience in order to qualify will remain when the Solicitors Qualifying Examination comes into force, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed. 

Our society caters to non-law students who aspire to transition into legal careers. The main goal this year has been to demystify the process of entering the legal profession and provide support and opportunities for students from a variety of academic backgrounds.

How far are communications between clients and in-house lawyers confidential?

So, if you experience discrimination at work, what are the options available to you? This article contains general observations and my own experiences only. It isn’t legal advice. I’m not trained or insured to offer this, if you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer.

Young Citizens equips children and young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive difference to the society in which they live.

Young Citizens, proud supporter of Public Legal Education, announced the launch of the Big Legal Lesson 2022 – a national campaign that includes free classroom resources to help more young people learn about the law. 

Legal trainees now have the chance to compete for the Young Lawyers Enterprise Award, sponsored by Netlaw Media and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.

A woman from Florida has become the youngest person ever to be called to the Bar, having passed her Bar exams at the age of 18.

It seems there’s never a dull moment in IP law as singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran reaches a milestone in his ‘Shape of You’ court case, plus inflation continues to rise, Primark moves online (kind of), Kellogg's breaks up and 5G is on the move. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up – what’s been on your radar this week?

This week’s round-up looks at the hottest news in the legal press as the merger between two elite firms goes live, Uber’s latest lawsuit, plans for new spending cap rules for the Premier League and AI in biotech research. 

Tomorrow marks International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate and pay homage to the women in your life and give focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. With this in mind, we’ve collected some recent important stories and looked at how they impact women.

You can use LawCareers.Net’s weekly commercial news round-ups for a snippet of some of the week’s interesting stories that are likely to impact your shortlisted firms and their clients. 

It’s been a difficult few weeks watching the surge of violence engulf Afghanistan and take many lives, including judges and lawyers. As an aspiring lawyer, part of your job is to be able to watch or read a piece of news that causes distress and analyse the following key factors.

The EU is pressing ahead with its AI Act, despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about potential retaliation. Trump's presidency is also expected to affect the prices of Mattel’s Barbie dolls as the threat of tariffs on imports looms. Elsewhere, Walt Disney makes significant profit following the success of Moana 2; and in the UK, a new dog treat made from lab-grown meat marks a significant step in sustainable pet food.

As you move into the start of a new academic year, there’s no better time to start building your commercial acumen. This week’s commercial news round-up takes a look at the latest AI developments at Meta, the future of video games, the controversial decision to give the go-ahead to develop Rosebank – the UK’s largest undeveloped oil site – and a mortgage rate update. 

Are you up to date with this week’s commercial news? Major record labels take legal action against AI music, Shein is in the process of listing on the London Stock Exchange, gas and electricity prices are expected to fall this summer and air freight causes surge in greenhouse gas emissions. Read this week’s commercial news round-up to find out more.