Shoosmiths has opened its application system for a number of training contract and work experience vacancies.

Leading law firm Shoosmiths has announced a 100% trainee retention rate for its spring cohort of nine trainees, with the newly qualified solicitors based across the firm’s UK offices, including London and Manchester. 

History graduate William Moore offers an insight into his journey in securing an associate role at Shoosmiths, as well as his area of expertise – data privacy.

National law firm Shoosmiths has been recognised at three awards events, including LawCareers.Net’s Training and Recruitment Awards, in the area of graduate employment.

Watch Shoosmiths’ senior associate Brian West talk about how doing removals led to some work experience, his training at a high street firm and his work now in one of the UK’s leading law firms.

The shortlist of nominees for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2019 has been announced.

Why were Jägermeister's dreams of obtaining a registered Community design for its shot glass shattered? 

I’m considering starting a legal apprenticeship, but are the career prospects the same as the university route? What are the main differences between a paralegal/solicitor apprenticeship and going to university?

I’m in the final year of my law degree – should I do the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course after I graduate, or the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam?

I'm completing applications for winter, spring and summer vacation schemes. Can I list future placements at other law firms in my applications?

I haven’t been offered a training contract yet – is it too risky to start the LPC without having secured a training contract first?

The Bar Council is asking students for their opinions regarding whether the Pupillage Gateway application system should open each January instead of April.

Sunday trading laws in the UK currently state that large shops may only be open for six consecutive hours between 10:00am and 6:00pm, but is this law outdated?

If you have the option to choose between doing the GDL and/or LPC after you graduate, or the new SQE, you will probably be wondering which route to go down. Here are some things to think about, and our advice on making this important decision.

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